An expected shift is going to take place soon in the health industry, where healthcare will transform from volume based (paid for every patient visit) to value based (paid for quality of service). The government is encouraging physicians to form Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), so that they can cut down on costs and provide quality Read more…
Eight Reasons Why You Must Attend UC’ 14
The annual CureMD User Conference (UC) 2014 is less than four months away. With 20+ interactive, engaging and informative sessions in addition to cruise trips, raffle competitions and the flamboyance and grandeur of New York, the two-day UC ’14 promises to be a spectacle. If you’re using CureMD solutions or just interested in finding out more about Read more…
The real reason why physicians must comply with HIPAA
There is widespread resentment among healthcare providers about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Many physicians, that I have come across, find the law redundant and somewhat insulting. Confidentiality and patient privacy, they say, has always been inherent in any doctor-patient interaction, and is a fundamental pillar of practicing medicine. That said, most Read more…
Simplifying EHR documentation: The tricks of trade for your practice
Although it was technology that took man to the moon, it was man himself who invented that technology. Man built the machines; devised the mechanisms, and hence, landed on the moon. You are the Neil Armstrong of your practice, to reach the moon (achieve your goals), you need to take control of Apollo 11’s machines Read more…
Importance of usability in EHR design
One of the first requirements providers have, when searching for an Electronic Health Record (EHR), is ease of use. It is necessary for providers to limit the changes in the workflow that they are accustomed to, while running their practice. So when a provider makes the decision to adopt an EHR system, it is expected Read more…
A Physician’s Guide to Patient Portals: Don’t Waste Time, Get Your Portal Online
While the uncertainty surrounding the adoption of cloud based Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is gradually dissipating, many practices still remain reluctant to use the patient portals these systems offer. Patient portals are designed to enhance doctor-patient interaction, by providing the latter with secure access to information which includes their medical records, lab results and Read more…
How Health IT helps physicians to improve HIV testing?
According to estimates given by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV, and 21% of these persons do not know they are infected”. A secure and efficient system of electronic information gathering or EHR can help in early detection of HIV, so that quality treatment, care and Read more…
You know you are a doctor when…
There are times when doctors have to work for over 20 hours a day. If you are a specialist, your work hours might be shorter, but life isn’t any easier. Doctors, here is a list of some funny moments from your lives. Let us know if you identify with them. Do share some of your Read more…
A Case for Using Social Media to Market Your Practice
“I went to medical school to be a doctor. If I wanted to be a marketer … I would have gone to business school.” I recently came across this post by a physician. I can empathize with this doctor; growing healthcare requirements and falling reimbursements have embroiled physicians in more administrative work. Yet, I wonder Read more…
How to improve your patient collections?
Medical practices need to be very careful about their billing. A weak billing department does not only impact revenues but also leads to dissatisfied patients, affecting your practice’s reputation. Thus, improving the business end of your practice should be a top priority. We at CureMD realize that doctors are not accountants. Thus, this article has Read more…