Some say that were it not for the widespread and illicit sharing of software back in the early days of the personal computer, the machines might never have gotten off the ground. We were reminded of that observation as we read through this piece about the evolution of patient portals. Not that the writer suggests anything illicit […]
The healthcare industry recognizes the need for standardized terminologies that can act as “universal adapters” to facilitate the flow of data and achieve interoperability among multiple organizations using disparate systems. Arriving at a consensus about exactly what they should be, however, is the difficult part. While multiple terminology standards (for example, SNOMED CT, CPT, and […]
While the year delay to October 2014 for the implementation of ICD-10 was welcomed by most in the healthcare industry, ICD-10 experts say it doesn’t allow for organizations to relax their transition efforts. And it is for this reason that a day-long educational ICD-10 Symposium will again be offered on Sunday, March 2 at the […]
Under the new rules, the exchange administrators (federal and/or state) must make certain verifications. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has now proposed a rule in which the state or federal administrators of the health insurance exchanges will be required to verify whether or not those who are applying for healthcare coverage tax […]
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 […]
Using EMR as the latest PT documentation software actually saves therapist’s time and money as Nitin Chhoda, a marketing expert and licensed physical therapist said. “EMR or electronic medical record is the latest documentation system used by physical therapy practices across the nation. As all health professionals know, electronic records are the future. Not only […]
This was a year when data showed its muscle, whether in the presidential elections or demonstrating how deeply entrenched the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records had become in 2012. Health information exchange and patient engagement tools also made headway toward becoming a reality, paving the way for meaningful use stage 2. Across […]
Nearly half of all U.S. physicians are using e-prescribing features in an electronic health record using the Surescripts network, according to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. A New York Times article last spring portrayed the move to e-prescribing as slow, but this new report finds big gains even among lagging […]
A review of how you currently use ICD-9 codes can be helpful in planning to make the transition to ICD-10, which will replace the older code set for all services provided on or after Oct. 1, 2014. “Wherever you see ICD-9 today, you will need to transition to ICD-10,” noted the Centers for Medicare & […]
A pair of health IT experts has proposed a framework for national patient safety guidelines that the industry could apply to electronic health records (EHR) systems. Their article appears in the New England Journal of Medicineas the drumbeat of concern about potential hazards of EHRs grows ever louder. “Recent evidence has highlighted substantial and often […]