Changing right before our eyes, the healthcare industry continues to enjoy advances in technology. Fortunately, this is leading to enhanced healthcare practices, including more effective treatment of various conditions. Along with these changes has come the ability to better communicate patient data through the use of electronic health records (EHR). But just the same as […]
The Medical Group Management Association conducted a survey and it was found that nearly half of all respondents were displeased with their electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Why is this? It is most likely because EMRs do not have the capability to collaborate with other systems, meaning their meaningful use is significantly reduced. Fortunately, though, many medical […]
Shifting to a new electronic health record system can be a bit challenging, especially when you’ve never made a switch before. One of the biggest challenges often accompanied by this type of switch is the migration of legacy EHR data from the old system to the new one. With a thorough understanding of the migration […]
This article was originally published by Scott E. Rupp on Multibriefs.com Electronic health records need a makeover, and the way they are used must change — so says Seema Verma, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The industry needs a new focus and a renewed vision after a decade of the […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs has come under scrutiny as of late for their health care system. Critics have pointed out that not only does the organization struggle with the quality of care they provide, they also struggle with the accessibility of care too. Veterans may receive subpar services or be forced to travel to […]
The value of personal health records is well-established. Patients with access to them are more informed about their health. Their records become more portable, meaning that your orthopedic patients have better continuity of care. Individual patients are able to refer back to care plans more easily and have an easier time complying with medication and […]
EHRs have become a standard in today’s medical practice. But what if you could get more than simple patient information and notes from your EHR system? Some orthopedic offices have begun to use EHRs to develop creative solutions to patient problems, helping improve patient outcomes. A recent study found that 58 percent of the patients who were referred to […]
Patient satisfaction and payment go hand-in-hand. Many orthopedic practices separate the two things – customer service/patient care and billing. Often staff members who handle the care of the patient don’t participate at all with issues of billing or insurance. Having separate departments handle different ends of the administrative needs can be excellent for the organizational […]
There is no shortage of reasons to upgrade the EHR for your orthopedic practice. Specialty EHR systems improve everything from compliance to patient treatment to financial management. So you may have decided to upgrade to a new system. But you may be concerned about one major stumbling block – your physicians. The medical community was far behind in technological […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a hot topic in the media since well before its passing by the Obama administration. With President Trump in office, the ACA is still a controversial and hotly-debated subject. Republicans have promised to pass their own version but have yet to be successful at doing so. This uncertainty can make specialists like […]
It’s clear that medical software has been a game-changer for so many organizations, which is part of the reason why orthopedic software is expected to be worth close to $386 million by 2023. This explosive growth has caused a lot of speculation about where the industry is headed and why. Even though the transitions have […]
The healthcare industry has lagged behind others when it comes to adopting, integrating and implementing technology. The adoption of electronic health records (EHR) only came about because of government incentives aimed at physicians, including those in orthopedics, were offered. This same approach — along with penalties — is the impetus behind interoperability. It’s not that […]
2018 looms as the year of implementation for proposed changes to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). This is the year that it will become mandatory for many medical practices to increase their reliance on certified EHR technology (CEHRT). Most physician practices that are small- or medium-sized will be required to participate in the […]
When you’re operating an orthopaedic practice, IT may be one of the furthest things from your mind when the time comes to reinvest in your office. However, it can actually be one of the best ways to improve your practice’s profitability and reduce overhead costs. Here are some top IT trends you can invest in […]
More than 80 percent of doctors have already implemented Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) systems. While the initial challenges to setting up an EHR system may seem intimidating, when done correctly, these systems offer many benefits. If you’re running an orthopedic practice, problems like employee errors and dwindling revenue may be costing you big time. Some […]
Whether the goal is to shift to a specialty electronic records system or just to upgrade from the current one, an EHR change is tricky. There are some important decisions to make in the process and, let’s face it, the technology is confusing. The introduction of electronic records to the health care system has led […]
To say that electronic health records (EHRs) make the lives of both patients and providers easier is something of an understatement. According to one study, medical errors don’t just cost healthcare organizations a combined $19.5 billion per year and as much as $1 trillion when you account for lost productivity, but they’re also the third leading […]
Specialty-specific EHRs are nothing new, but at one time, many practices opted for a more broad-based approach. Several have since abandoned such efforts, instead returning to EHRs designed specifically for specialty practices. In a recent survey from Black Book Rankings, 86 percent of the 11,300 respondents highlighted the recent “comeback” to specialty-specific models as the […]