Tag Archives: EHR

Prepare for CMS audit of the EHR incentive program

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: January 25, 2012

Total federal incentive payments for the use of electronic health-record systems have soared to just over $2.5 billion, according to CMS. Over 114,000 eligible professionals and hospitals have registered for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. These facts and figures are showing exceptional growth in adoption and implementation of certified EHR [...]

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EHRs and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

By Jamil Ahmad | Published: January 13, 2012

Transition to HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards and implementation of ICD-10 codes are meant to refine newly deployed electronic health record systems for improving healthcare service quality and cost management. Thus far it seems to be a win-win for everyone following the government led healthcare reforms for mutual benefits, but is it that simple to [...]

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EHRs: Importance of Data for Meaningful Use

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: January 9, 2012

Physicians can maximize the efficiency in their patient care by utilizing an EHR in their practice. When it comes to collecting patient health data, especially with Meaningful Use playing a key role in healthcare, the focus on accuracy should absolutely be paramount. Ensuring that the correct information is captured, the first time for clinical decision [...]

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EHRs and a more harmonious workplace

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: December 9, 2011

We want to live in a connected world: songs, videos, photos all at one’s fingertips. This user behavior is prevailing at doctor’s office as well. EHR systems have polarized health record repositories and communication nodes, interchanging health records. When Google’s co-founder Sergey Brin posted on his blog that he carries an inherited gene that could [...]

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Legally protecting providers who use EHRs is the goal of a House Bill

By Jamil Ahmad | Published: November 17, 2011

Dubbed as Safeguarding Access for Every Medicare Patient Act, the new legislation gives legal protection to covered Medicare and Medicaid providers who use certified EHR technology. Besides monetary incentives, providers are ensured that this government initiative will legally protect them. “HR3239 is a two-pronged attack against rising health care costs: It provides legal protection to [...]

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SequelMed Patient Portal

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: November 1, 2011

Bringing Together Patients and Care Providers, Improving Communication and Access to Information, and Boosting the Standard of Care SequelMed Patient Portal, is helping to improve and speed up communication between physicians and patients, giving patients instant access to their personal health information, and allowing physicians and other healthcare providers more time to focus on delivering [...]

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EMR Implementation – Critical Success Factors

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: October 27, 2011

Considering EMR products for your practice can be a big challenge due to the amount of EMR vendors in the marketplace. The challenge is figuring out what to look for when evaluating a potential product and vendor that best fits your practice. Every physicians practice operates differently; therefore one cannot assume that workflow for one [...]

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Transitioning to an EMR under the HITECH Act

By Amanda Scanlan | Published: October 25, 2011

The HITECH Act is a $19.2 billion provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that was signed on February 17, 2009. This Act was designed to encourage the widespread adoption of EHRs as a pathway for lowering costs and improving the quality of health care in the United States. The number of physicians [...]

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