A glimpse of top HeathIT blog posts from 2016.
Did you miss out on the trending healthcare news and insights from last year? Don’t worry! We got it all covered from digital health to patient engagement, physician payment models to MACRA, MIPS to EHRs and the rise of Trump care. After delving deep into the healthcare insights, we have come up with the most talked about healthcare topics of 2016. Whether you’re a doctor at a hospital, a staff part at a little restorative practice, or just someone who is connected to healthcare one way or another – there’s something here for you.
Take a look at our “Top Ten Blog Posts from 2016” to be well-prepared for 2017.
- MACRA is a Reality Affecting Us Sooner Than We Think
MACRA is paved with good intentions but steep in implementation challenges. It is a monumental task for anyone reading the final rule issued by CMS on October 14, 2016, regarding the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (2017). The document is indeed full of legal intricacies. The good news is: MACRA will Read more …
- Physicians have Four Pathways for 2017
Back in July, CMS had hinted at the possibility of a MACRA delay or some restructuring of the proposed rule to decrease the burden of compliance. On September 8, CMS came forward to explain this flexibility. The final ruling is expected to be available in November. Here is what we know so far Read more …
- What You Can Expect from Trump care
Welcome back from your coma. What did you miss? Beyoncé released a perfect masterpiece of an album, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, oh and Donald Trump is now the president of the United States of America. Throughout his campaign, President-elect Trump has taken a variety of stances on a number of topics regarding Read more …
- 4 Biggest Medical Billing Issues of 2017
Are you not getting paid what you deserve? Don’t lose valuable dollars to an inefficient medical billing process. CureMD identifies the top billing concerns for 2017 and how to overcome them. Related resources: 5 Questions To Ask a Medical Billing Top reasons to Outsource Medical Billing ICD-10: Views of a billing manager Read more …
- How to Get Ready For MACRA
There are terms that conjure dread in certain groups: LDL for middle-aged people, Brexit for London bankers, Presidential elections 2016 for Americans and MACRA for clinicians. Most clinicians don’t know much about it. Those that do, find little to appreciate. Everyone agrees that the intention behind the law is noble but it is steeped in Read more …
- Why are patients less Loyal?
The ever-shifting healthcare landscape has provided consumers with new care options. With retail clinics, virtual visits and urgent care practices, it has become harder for primary care physicians to elicit patient loyalty. And yet, for many PCPs, success in today’s crowded marketplace depends greatly on loyalty. The 2015 PCP Consumer Loyalty Survey, presented by The Advisory Read more …
- How Is Augmented Reality Transforming Medicine?
Have you noticed more and more people walking around your town or city staring at their smartphones and acting a little…weird? If so, there’s no need to panic. These people are most likely playing Pokémon Go, a free augmented reality game for iOS and Android users. The app harnesses a phone’s GPS to inform players. Read more …
- How to Care for the Millennial Patient?
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, Millennials have become the largest generational group in the United States. Along with this shift in demographics comes changes in experiences, attitudes and expectations, all of which have implications for varying businesses, including health care providers. A 2012 study from ZocDoc and Harris Interactive found that Read more …
- 7 Ways 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Healthcare
It’s hard to believe but 3D-printing has been around since the mid-80s. Since that time, we’ve seen all manner of things printed “out of thin air” like pens, shoes, jewelry, and even cars. But perhaps the most exciting use of this technology can be seen in the healthcare industry. And, as technology advances and Read more …
- Too Small for Ransomware? Think again
Ransomware is a serious threat- and it’s only getting worse. Many practices assume that they are too small to blip on a hacker’s radar and are not prioritizing cybersecurity like they should. This is a mistake. Hackers have been known to target individuals and small businesses as lack of preparedness makes them a Read more …
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