The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is one of the government organizations that has been spearheading the adoption of electronic health records in the U.S., which is why health care professionals turn to the ONC to get answers about the future of this technology in the country.
Providers who are concerned about whether they will be ready to make the move to the ICD-10 coding system in October 2014 may want to keep some time open in their schedules between March 3 and March 7, 2014.
Many providers who are concerned about whether they will be ready for the change to the ICD-10 coding system in October 2014 are not alone.
Providers who have become frustrated trying to meet the requirements for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’ electronic health record meaningful use incentives program should take comfort in the latest report from the CMS.
One of the main goals of electronic health records is to allow providers to more easily share patient information.
Electronic health records are poised to change not only how physicians deliver care, but also their office workflows.
In 2014, providers who have elected to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ meaningful use incentives program will need to begin stage 2.
Orthopedic physicians should always be on the lookout for new advances in health care technology that may help their practices run more smoothly or benefit their patients.
Electronic health records are important tools that can help physicians deliver higher quality care to their patients.
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It is no secret that physicians have a lot on their plates in 2014.
Providers who are unsure of how much of an impact electronic health records will have on the health care industry may want to turn to a recent statement from Karen DeSalvo, M.D., the new national coordinator for health information technology.
While implementing electronic health record systems can be an intimidating process for providers who work in organizations of all sizes, it can be particularly tough for small practices.
As providers begin working toward meeting stage 2 requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ meaningful use incentives program, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding possible factors that could keep health care professionals from being successful.
There has been a lot of talk about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ meaningful use incentives program – and not all of it has been positive. Many providers are concerned about stage 2 of the program, and calls to delay the start of this program have been denied.
Electronic health record system usability is something that has been discussed a great deal lately.
Research continues to show that patients are placing increased importance on whether their doctor has an electronic health record system, since they want to have swift and complete access to their medical histories.
Health care providers need to understand that electronic health record systems are not merely pieces of technology that the government is requiring them to adopt – they are also valuable tools that can give patients important insight into their overall health.