The process of installing and implementing EHR can be so engrossing that it can be difficult to think of what comes next. All hands are on deck for the go-live phase, anticipating its arrival much like a bunch of festooned party-goers in Times Square awaiting the New Year. Yet, when the ball finally drops, the aftermath is Read more…
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What do I need to do for ICD-10?
In just a few months the new ICD-10 diagnostic codes will officially take effect, and physicians will be required to comply 100%, or risk not getting reimbursed. These changes to medical billing practices are expected to cause major disruptions to practices’ revenue flow. So, what are health care providers to do? How can physicians and Read more…
Are you ‘Unknowingly’ Committing a Medicare Fraud?
243 individuals including physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals charged for approximately $712 million in false billing. A few months ago on this very blog, we told you about OIG gearing up for a historic round of audits. Though our main concern during that time was the safety of Protected Health Information, recent developments indicate Read more…
How to train for ICD-10 Codes?
Lately, I’ve come across a lot of Health IT vendors who are placating their clients by telling them to sit back, relax and let their EHR handle the ICD-10 transition. Though the right EHR will play a crucial role in your ICD-10 success, a topic we will touch upon in the coming few days, please Read more…
CureMD at ASCO 2015
With an amazing turnout of more than 37,000 physicians at their 2015 annual meeting, ASCO has successfully beaten all its previous records and so has CureMD. Our incredible team of health IT experts brought several oncologists on board by demonstrating CureMD’s oncology-specific solution at the conference. Here’s a short video of our experts explaining the Read more…
We did it again! CureMD ranks 3rd in the Top 20 most Popular EHRs
CureMD was ranked 3rd in the Top 20 most Popular EHRs survey by Capterra, a software information and review website that helps physicians find the right technology for their practice. CureMD has consistently maintained its position amongst the top 20 leading EHR companies in the States, despite the growing competition, due to its user-centered approach to technology. Not only Read more…
Foster a Positive Online Image: 7 Helpful Suggestions
Doctors often overlook patient rating and review websites simply because they take time. What they do not realize is that dedicating 5 to 10 minutes per day to such sites can pay massive dividends in retaining existing patients and attracting new ones. In 2013, a survey by the healthcare technology company Digital Assent revealed that 72% Read more…
Managing Patient Documentation
ICD-10 is almost upon us, and an existing physician issue looks all set to take another huge blow. Yes, I’m talking about managing physician documentation in 2015 and beyond. Experts are anticipating a 15-20% increase in physician documentation time for most practices post October 1. However, there are some cost and time effective options that Read more…
ICD-TEN Act: What’s in it for you?
As expected, the buzz surrounding ICD-10 continues to grow as we move closer to the October 1, 2015 implementation deadline. Last week, Texas-based Republican Rep. Ted Poe, proposed the “Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2015” to block the replacement of ICD-9 with ICD-10. Now, another proposal, a more realistic and achievable one I must say, has been put Read more…
A Small Provider’s take on ICD-10
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, CureMD Healthcare. Never have I paid so much attention to US politics like I did last month. I am still hoping against hope that ICD-10 is not coming. Don’t get me wrong, Read more…