The transition to value-based care and the implementation of ICD-10 will continue to stress healthcare provider revenue cycles throughout the…
New Federal Standards for Marketplace Plans May Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Spending
Some consumers who buy coverage on the health insurance marketplaces in 2017 could see their out-of-pocket costs drop significantly under a federal…
Four Tips for Training Physicians on Your EHR
Training physicians on your new EHR is no easy feat. No one likes change — and it’s particularly difficult when…
How EHR Implementation Challenges Pay Off in the Long Run
Successful EHR implementation is hard work, but the payoff is eventually worth it, according to the CEO of Avera McKennan…
Innovation Within Your Practice: How to Identify an In-Office EHR Champion
In a 2014 HIMSS survey, providers ranked ‘cultural and management challenges’ as one of the top three barriers to innovation. Transitioning…
7 Options for Physicians Wary of Employment
The environment for independent physician practices has fundamentally shifted in the past few years. In many parts of the country,…
3 Techniques for Minimizing Accounts Receivable
It doesn’t really matter if you are managing your accounts receivable well; revisiting them from time to time may yield…
10 Thoughts on Improving Hospital Collections
With cash flows declining, margins tightening and bad debt increasing, it's more important than ever for hospitals and healthcare providers…
EHRs Can Improve the Patient-Doctor Relationship
The practice of medicine has relied on paper charts far longer than most other industries. As banking and finance moved…
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Physicians and Health IT Pros
It’s that time of the year again: time to finish up the last of the Christmas cookies, regret making plans…