From large hospitals to small practices, healthcare providers in the medical field have gradually been making the transition from paper to electronic records. With the possibility of losing financial incentives or receiving fines if they do not make the switch to digital within the allowed timeframe, many physicians are requesting an extension. The Centers for... read more
As a growing number of hospitals as well as small independent practices continue to make the shift from a tradition paper recordkeeping system to electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR), there is some confusion over what going digital entails. Here Are the Top Three Myths about Electronic Health Records: 1) Making Data... read more
Taking your practice's paper medical records digital not only improves efficiency and accuracy it can also significantly decrease the occurrence of errors in your office. That's a pretty compelling reason to make the switch to an electronic record-keeping system. Electronic medication reconciliation tools, which are a part of the electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic... read more
Given the rising popularity of the iPhone, iPad and other tablets among U.S. physicians, medical and health-related apps are becoming increasingly common and valuable. From apps that aid physicians in diagnosing conditions to apps that help run your medical practice, if you're ever in need of assistance, rest assured, there's definitely an app for that!... read more
The number of medical providers who have switched to electronic medical records (EMR) is steadily on the rise, having tripled since 2010. This is due in part to the financial incentives that are a major aspect of recent healthcare reform acts. Practices that meet and demonstrate regulatory compliance receive financial incentives for the meaningful use... read more
Making sure that your medical, healthcare or alternative practice meets HIPAA regulations can be challenging, especially with current health reform regulations. However, there are certain important points that will help your practice as you transition to electronic records. HIPAA (Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act) serves to ensure that patients' records are kept safe... read more
Many U.S. hospitals are speeding their transition to electronic health records in the wake of recently implemented health reform acts, according to a recent study conducted by the RWJF Health & Society Scholars program. Making the switch offers multiple benefits. President Obama has signed legislation, including the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health... read more
A recent international survey found that more than 80 percent of patients say that they consider electronic capabilities to be at least somewhat important when it comes to the medical practice they select. Nearly half of the participants stated that electronic capabilities are very important, according to the Accenture Consumer Survey. The survey was conducted... read more
With all of the changes that have been brought about in the healthcare field over the past several years, many physicians have been prompted to alter various aspects of their practice. Whether it's transitioning their current paper filing systems to electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) or creating a specific page on... read more
More and more often, patients are turning to the Internet to find out about health conditions, understand their symptoms and track down the doctors who can treat them. If you want to attract these visitors to your site, consider populating it with patient education content. This content serves to inform your site's visitors which includes... read more
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