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In previous columns, I wrote about the differences between an on-premise electronic medical records (EMR) systems – running on servers located in your office – and a web-based EMR system, also known as Software-as-a-Service (Saas). For many practices, especially smaller ones, the Saas model for EMR is compelling. There are little or no upfront costs […]
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Huh? Another HIPAA deadline? By September 22, 2014 we must have a compliant business associate (BA) agreement in place because we are not sure when we last updated the one in use now. Here’s how we’re breaking it down. First, we are not responsible for our BA or their subcontractor’s HIPAA compliance. But, we do […]
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It’s no secret that many practices are behind the curve when it comes to ICD-10. While there is no dearth of literature on the subject of ICD-10 transitioning, I thought it might help to provide you with some action-oriented information. I recently had the opportunity to interview Tony Onorad and Jason McCormac of ICD10Coach.com where […]
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Previously I wrote about some benefits of having a local area network in your office, including the ability to connect a variety of equipment from diagnostic devices to business productivity tools. Another newer technology that can take advantage of your network is what is known as a VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone system. Using […]
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Going from Paper to Paperless – Part 2: Scanning Solutions for Large Practices Peter J Polack MD FACS Ocala Eye, PA Scanning options for larger practices. Consumer level scanners probably won’t have the speed or the durability to handle the daily grind necessary to scan the volume of paperwork in a larger busier practice – […]
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Everyone who knows me or who has been following this blog knows that I am a strong advocate of electronic medical records (EMR) systems. But, as even those doctors who are currently using one know, EMRs are not a panacea. Even with the balance sheet tilted in their favor compared to paper records, there are […]
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MPT Podcast 54 – Integration of Ancillary Services into the Medical Practice, with guest Troy Tuttle of Ancillary Medical Solutions. Mr. Tuttle discusses how external pressures are causing physicians to integrate ancillary services. This Issue (16:25): Why are physicians turning toward integration of ancillary services? What are the most common ancillary services? How can a […]
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MPT Podcast 53 – How Cloud Computing is Changing to Meet the Needs of Healthcare, with guest Mike Meikle of SecureHIM Inc. Mr. Meikle explains what cloud computing is and how it is impacting different aspects of healthcare delivery. Many people do not understand the concept of cloud computing, which is understandable. There is always […]
