How to determine if you are ready for ICD-10 transition
With less than 100 days until the implementation of the ICD-10 coding system, providers are scrambling to ensure that their practices are ready for the major transition.
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Certified EHR technology helps reduce health disparities
As electronic health data transfer and better access have become a vital part of meeting patient expectations, electronic health record implementation is increasingly important.
Research shows EHRs improve patient engagement
Patient engagement is one of the many aspects of the health care industry that the National Coordinator for Health IT and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have been continuously working to improve with the help of electronic health records.
Congress proposes changes to MU standards as they enter final stage
As the meaningful use standards enter into their final stage, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is researching ways to push the rules in the right direction.
New grant program offers Massachusetts medical providers chance to enhance HIE
To help push improved health information exchange along, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech has recently developed a new grant program aimed at improving channels of communication throughout certain medical facilities in various regions of Massachusetts.
Cloud-based EHR systems on the rise
A recent survey has shown that cloud-based EHRs are on the rise.
April ICD-10 testing shows encouraging results
In the most recent ICD-10 testing period, the industry made it clear that it is continually progressing in terms of its preparedness for the switch.
Study shows importance of adhering to MU requirements
A recent study showed that for EHR systems to fully improve patient care and outcomes, doctors and their staff must be committed to meeting the meaningful use standards.
AMA pushes EHR training for medical students
The American Medical Association recently emphasized how important it is that new health professionals learn to use EHR systems while they are in school before entering into the medical field.
5 features to look for in an EHR system
In addition to enhancing aspects like productivity and practice workflows, EHR systems are vital to keeping up with the changes that are taking place throughout the health care industry.
Public comments show importance of security during push for interoperability
Everyone from medical providers to federal agency officials has started to discuss how health information exchange could benefit the entire health care industry.
Industry experts suggest solutions for data blocking
Along with the approaching ICD-10 deadline, interoperability is currently a major topic within the health care industry.
Health care industry continues to butt heads over ICD-10 deadline
As the ICD-10 implementation date moves closer, health professionals across the industry are entering into a heated debate regarding whether or not the date needs another postponement.
New research finds method to accelerate bone healing process
A study by Duke Medicine has found a new strategy to accelerate the bone healing process.
MU modifications receive support from AMA
The CMS released new proposed meaningful use standards last month, giving members of the health care sector until June 15 to assess the modifications and submit comments.
New report shows EHR market is thriving
Thanks to the increasing number of health professionals interested in using their EHR systems to adhere to meaningful use standards, the EHR market is currently thriving.
Bill against ICD-10 coding sparks debate among industry
The new bill that asks for a complete ban of the new ICD-10 codes has sparked heated debate since it was introduced to the House of Representatives by Rep. Ted Poe, R-Tex., on April 30.
CMS announces new opportunity to apply for hardship exemption
The CMS announced that Medicare-eligible providers have another chance to file for hardship exemption by July 1 to avoid payment penalties beginning on Jan. 1, 2016.