Federal stimulus dollars provide incentive for doctors, hospitals to adopt digital system Jennifer Gomez sat at her doctor’s office in Evanston after her appointment, waiting for a handwritten prescription. Minutes later, her doctor wondered why Gomez was still in the office. What the 20-year-old Loyola University Chicago student didn’t know was that not only had […]
Ambulatory Surgery Centers will be required to implement Electronic Health Record systems (EHR) within the next few years. Participation in Medicare/Medicaid will depend on it. This article will explore the definition of EHR, what the prime driving forces are behind mandated EHR systems, and how we can heed the warning and plan ahead for successful […]
Five Boulder County health-care providers have signed agreements to share electronic medical records through a Colorado Regional Health Information Organization program. Alpine Urology, Boulder Community Hospital, Gastroenterology of the Rockies, Longmont United Hospital and Spruce Street Internal Medicine have signed agreements, CORHIO said in a press statement. The nonprofit group is supported by state and […]
The Questions You Should Ask When Considering Medical Billing Software Getting paid in a timely manner is vital for any practice, regardless of your size, stature and financial standing. While the norm is to provide the service, then start the payment process, it should be said that with the correct billing software in place, that process actually […]
Sign Up for CMS’ National Provider Calls about Registration A message from our HHS partner The Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs are holding conference calls for eligible professionals (EPs) and eligible hospitals about important registration information. The calls start next week. Mark your calendars for one of the calls below. Friday, […]
The medical field is known to be a leader in technology–except when it came to patient records. The paper system was not only antiquated, but could be dangerous. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is one of the first hospital systems in the country to completely switch over to electronic health records. “Some of the errors in […]
Critical access and rural hospitals in 41 states will get additional technical assistance with implementing electronic health records. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has awarded critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals an additional $12 million to help with technical support as they […]
What are some of my favorite things? “Raindrops on roses” and “whiskers on kittens” definitely make the list. How about the task of combing over a large chunk of new Meaningful Use (MU) proposed requirements? … Not so much… though necessary if one wants to understand how the HIT and mHealth markets will develop. Will […]
Jackson Hospital, one of five hospitals in the state of Florida, is participating in a nationwide publicity campaign to help the public become aware of the benefits of Electronic Medical Records and Health Information Technology. Jackson Hospital is joining the ranks of hospitals, physician practices and healthcare providers across the nation registering with the U.S. Department of Health […]
Three recent surveys showed that the adoption of electronic health record systems amongst U.S. physicians and hospitals is increasing. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics found that the number of primary care physicians who have started using EHRs has increased from 19.8 in 2008 to 29.6 in 2010, […]