Beginning January 1, 2015, Medicare pays separately under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) under American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)…
It’s 2015 — Why Haven’t Our Medical Records Entered The Digital Age?
In this digital age, we have devices that track our daily exercise and the quality of our sleep. Test results…
Teaching an Independent Physician Practice New ICD-10 Tricks
ICD-10 implementation is one month old. How are independent physician practices faring? To help provide a snapshot of sorts regarding…
How Does Meaningful Use Impact Revenue Cycle Management?
Several questions are imperative to consider in terms of recent news related to the long-awaited final use for meaningful use…
Eight Tips for Patient-Centered EHR Use
Most of us went into medicine because we thrive on the personal connection with our patients. A compassionate hand on…
EHR Strategies to Optimize Your Workflow
The electronic health record (EHR) continues to be a tool for both evil and good. One of my roles in…
Too Small for an EHR? Think Again.
The conventional wisdom is that small, independent primary care practices are at a disadvantage in the digital world, because they…
Do Doctors Understand the Opportunity for Chronic Care Management (CCM) ?
When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services enabled physicians to be reimbursed at an average rate of $42 per…
Physicians Report Increased Electronic Sharing of Health Information
The proportion of physicians electronically sharing health information with patients grew by double-digits between 2013 and 2014, but only four…
Training Key to Finding ROI Through EHR Optimization
By the end of 2015, it is estimated that healthcare providers will spend over $6.05 billionannually on their electronic health record…