Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released four resources designed to help guide the actions of eligible clinicians who want to participate in the agency’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). These initiatives — which include three fact sheets and list registries for MIPS data reporting — aim to ease the transition as clinicians implement the requirements […]
In an attempt to improve communications between providers and patients, promote interoperability through flexibility and make EHR access easier for patients, CMS released a new rule on April 24, 2018. This reflects a strong intention by the agency to overhaul the meaningful use program, in service under the name Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs from its […]
Whether you’re just starting out or upgrading your current electronic health records (EHR) system, the process of finding the right software to get the job done can seem like a daunting task. What should you look for? What basic features do you need to keep your practice running smoothly? How can you use advanced features to […]
It’s no surprise that the healthcare industry continues to embrace — and adapt to — new technologies as they arise. Implementing such advances helps healthcare providers deliver patient care according to best practice models as well as position themselves for the highest level of reimbursement. Below are four trends in healthcare technology that deserve careful attention […]
The electronic health record (EHR) system your practice uses is directly related to its successful navigation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Whether you choose the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM), ask the following questions of your EHR to be sure that it’s properly optimized for MACRA. […]
Benefits of an Orthopedic Specific EHR With a customizable EHR system, your orthopedic practice gains the freedom to accomplish more. You will achieve enhanced readability, meaningful use, optimal customer support, and perfected scalability as your practice grows. Many orthopedic practices avoid switching EHR systems because they believe it will consume money and time. The truth […]
Bethlehem, PA, March 27, 2018 — Exscribe EHR Version 6 has achieved Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Module Certification, via Drummond Group LLC, an Authorized Certification Body (ACB) that empowered to test software for compliance with the requirements of the federal government’s program. The stamp […]
When you’re looking at EHR systems, it’s easy to get bogged down in the broad strokes of the programs, making it difficult to tell which one is the best option for your practice. It’s not until after you’ve signed the paperwork and gotten underway with the new program that you can realize the true potential […]
Bethlehem, PA, March 23, 2018 — Exscribe, Inc. a leading provider of Orthopaedic Healthcare Solutions, achieved a record 20% growth increase in 2017. This growth can be attributed to Exscribe’s specialty-specific software designed to support and enhance the efficiency of orthopaedic practices. Other electronic health records tailored purely to primary care often lack the specific […]
You started your career in healthcare to help people. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to be financially successful at the same time. When you’re working on establishing or growing your orthopedic practice, using your technology effectively can make a huge difference in your growth and bottom line. But what are some of the […]
Most people already know that technology can be a double-edged sword when it comes to productivity. Sometimes it streamlines the day, but other times it brings hiccups of epic proportions. EHRs can get a bad reputation in medical offices today, but it’s often because people (both developers and users alike) are approaching the problem from […]
MACRA is an Act that supersedes the current Medicare reimbursement schedule. MACRA stands for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. It is a pay-for-performance program that seeks to improve both the quality and accountability of healthcare facilities. This new payment framework acts as a reward for healthcare facilities that value quality care over quantity […]
With a mere 34 percent of physicians reporting that they were satisfied or very satisfied with their EHR system in a 2015 AMA survey, optimization of EHR systems is a popular topic these days. But what changes should you make to get everything you need from your EHR system? Here’s a quick look at some popular options […]
It is no secret that electronic healthcare records are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. And while many of these benefits are enjoyed on the administrative side of running a medical facility, there are also many advantages to be gained by patients too. For now, let’s take a closer look at the four ways patients are benefiting […]
Every year there are technological trends that revolutionize the healthcare industry. And each year, we see these trends becoming more and more advanced. Take for example that smartphones were one of the most revolutionizing trends in healthcare back in 2014 as well as the use of Wi-Fi. These trends are now considered tech commodities and have […]
Digitization is touching every corner of our lives. It connects everything from “learning” to adjust your home’s temperature every Thursday at seven when you get home from your regular hot yoga class to allowing surgeons to attempt different types of techniques virtually before picking up a scalpel with an actual patient. This intersection of supercomputing […]
When it comes to electronic health record (EHR) implementation, there can be resistance among those who are impacted by the switch. For years, paper-based records were the foundation of medical offices. And while electronic records most definitely make office operations simpler, switching to them can be a headache. Fortunately, though, with proper administration training, it […]
One of the most revolutionizing changes that have taken place in the medical industry during the last decade is the switch to electronic health records (EHR). These digital versions of paper records have greatly impacted the care of patients as well as the ability to better manage patient information. In fact, 94 percent of medical […]