Follow the 5 Ps: Purpose, People, Planning, Purchase, and Plunge A physician friend of mine has decided to move forward with the implementation of EMR in his practice but has the same question that many physicians do: “where do I even get started?” There are many resources available out there, especially the internet, regarding EMR […]
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Some say that creating legislation is like making sausage: it’s not a pretty thing to see (see The Inside Scoop on Healthcare Reform). And while there is no guarantee that the bill that was recently signed will ultimately go forward in its present form, here is a useful graphic to give you an overview of […]
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As the time approaches when potential financial incentives for the widespread use of electronic medical records (EMR) finally kick in, there is increasing excitement and anxiety among medical practices. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of confusion. What is the difference between the financial incentives from the Stimulus Bill and bonuses from ePrescribing or those […]
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In an article on the Huffington Post, the FDA is quoted as saying that errors attributed to the use of electronic medical record systems were responsible for dozens of injuries and six patient deaths. This, say critics of EMR, flies in the face of the assumption that adoption of EMR/EHR will improve patient safety and […]
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With just over 100 responses to our EMR survey (and counting), I decided to go ahead and post the results thus far. Reader responses are listed in decreasing order, from most votes to least. Question #1 – Our practice is currently using: EMR on a limited basis – 30% EMR to a significant degree – […]
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EMR Update 6 – eRx and PQRI: Are Your Leaving Money on the Table? This Issue: How can your practice qualify for ‘Stimulus Bill’ financial incentives? ePrescribing(eRx) & PQRI – what bonuses can you expect for each? How do you make a claim? Find out about PQRI Toolset, a tool that can help you […]
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One of the goals of meaningful use and all the related federal spending of health IT is for EMRs to improve care coordination. But the current reimbursement system that’s heavy on fee-for-service encourages software developers and users alike to focus on documentation of billable events rather than coordination of care, a new study finds. Read […]
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As we get closer to 2011, the health IT initiatives are heating up. Here’s a timely article on this subject: Last week, one day shy of its Dec. 31 2009 deadline, the Dept. of Health and Human Services issued its long-awaited near-final rules defining the “meaningful use” requirements doctors and hospitals must meet to cash […]
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a proposed outline for Meaningful Use criteria, in accordance with EMR implementation provisions under the Health Information Technology for Clinical and Economic Health (HITECH) Act, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. These specify some of the guidelines by which physicians […]