Dual coding may be required for ICD-10
Providers who are are working toward achieving meaningful use incentives in 2014 know that this electronic health records program is not the only thing they have to worry about this year.
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Fractures in childhood could be a sign of poor bone health in the future
There are many benefits to electronic health records systems for orthopedic doctors.
How connectivity will benefit the medical industry
As providers move through the stages of the meaningful use incentives program, they will need to make sure that their electronic health record systems can communicate with other providers’ systems.
Creating EHRs with patient and provider experiences in mind
A major part of stage 2 of the meaningful use incentives program involves getting patients involved with the use of electronic health records.
Breach highlights the importance of regular audits
While electronic medical record systems are great tools that could change the way that healthcare is delivered in the U.S., they can also cause problems if they are not monitored stringently.
Doctor explains how the right EHR works for his practice and patients
Providers need to understand that one of the most important steps toward successful electronic health record system adoption is choosing the right vendor.
Study shows providers see the clinical benefits of EHRs
Electronic health records have been in the news a great deal lately, and a lot of the information has been focused on how physicians are concerned about moving on to stage 2 of the meaningful use incentives program or the impending switch to the ICD-10 coding system.
Hommen Orthopedic Institute
Exscribe’s EHR has been a definite positive for my practice and my patients. I’m saving at least $1,000 per month on transcription costs.
Telehealth technology expands in New England
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has made great progress in advancing the position of health information technology in the U.S. healthcare system.
Cadaver study shines light how knee shape can predict ACL surgery candidates
Digital technology, such as electronic health records, is changing the face of medicine, allowing new opportunities that never even seemed plausible a decade ago.
Debate over stage 2 meaningful use deadline continues in Washington, D.C.
Health information technology has become the hottest trend in healthcare reform in recent years.
mHealth continues to grow, despite FDA guideline delays
One of the great things about healthcare information technology is that it allows doctors to expand the scope of their services to increase patient accessibility to quality care.
ACA leading to lower costs and greater HIT adoption rates
Though the debate rages on in Washington, D.C., about the need for national healthcare reform, recent studies suggests that the Obama Administration’s signature legislation actually is benefiting American healthcare organizations and their patients.
CMS and ONC tout success of HIT systems in improving healthcare
While there have been plenty of supporters of federal healthcare reform, there are numerous detractors who have expressed fears that too much government oversight and intervention could hinder efficient medical practices.
Ups and downs for Pioneer ACO program
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has aimed to revolutionize the U.S. healthcare system in order to minimize the cost of care and improve the quality of medical services.
Officials debate the future of mHealth regulation and implementation
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may have made health information technology a priority, but not all forms of HIT are getting equal consideration under the healthcare reform law.
Robert Wood Johnson report identifies areas for HIT improvement
The American healthcare industry is undergoing a massive transformation as a result of the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Washington Republicans push for delay of individual mandate law
President Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has been experiencing some bumps in the road in recent weeks.