Humans have always tried to create a better world around them. Technology is the logical result of human ingenuity and resourcefulness. As technology advances, the lines between humans and machines sometimes get blurred, and that sometimes has resulted in fatal mishaps. However, in true human spirit of surviving and evolving by learning from our mistakes, Read more…
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Overwhelmed with patients? Ways to run a more efficient practice
The best doctor is the one you run to and can’t find The healthcare industry has gone through an enormous transformation in this decade, and the metamorphosis shows no signs of slowing down. However, with an ever increasing number of Americans acquiring health insurance, along with the retirement of the highly productive baby boomers, a 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…
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…
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…
What makes Meaningful Use challenging for small practices?
The Meaningful Use program has been the biggest force driving Electronic Health Record adoption over the last 5 years in the country. As of today, more than 80% of nationwide physicians are using certified EHR software to ‘meaningfully’ attest for pre set performance metrics and are earning hundreds of thousands of dollars in government incentives. Read more…
Tech savvy physicians are the need of the hour
Information technology is truly transforming the healthcare industry by helping improve processes, streamline workflows and reduce costs. It presents a unique set of opportunities which were non-existent before. Patients are more informed now about matters related to their healthcare, thanks to the availability of a wide range of mobile devices and healthcare information. The advances Read more…
How Patient Portals help you deliver better care
Almost every medical professional has a business website today but do they have the ability to provide a HIPAA-compliant account for their patients where they can interact with your practice, review their treatment plans, update account information, pay outstanding balances, schedule appointments, receive lab results, request refills or modify their appointment schedules? This is where Read more…
Proposed Health IT Bill Draws Backlash
A new Health IT bill, that aims to reduce regulatory burden in the industry, is drawing backlash from mHealth advocates. They believe that this bill puts lives at risk, and damages the industry. The Preventing Regulatory Overreach to Enhance Care Technology (PROTECT) Act of 2014, which was introduced by Sens. Angus King, an independent from Read more…