Physicians Practice has released its annual Technology Survey, and it looks specifically at the effect that federal financial incentives are having on the implementation of EHR in medical practices. Some interesting tidbits: More than half of practices surveyed stated that the stimulus funds make them more likely to buy and EMR system (big surprise) Of […]
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Previously I discussed some of the terminology involved in the meaningful use rules for EMR financial incentives from the ARRA [Stimulus Bill], including the Core Set and Menu Set Objectives and Measures, and the timing of the incentive payments. For the purposes of this discussion, I am assuming that your practice is considering an official […]
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For those of you tasked with the actual implementation of electronic medical records in your practice or business – CIO, Director of IT, Administrator – here is a nice guide to EHR implementation courtesy of CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives). CLICK HERE to download the PDF Although it does present the topic from […]
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A couple of years ago a Medicare advantage insurance plan came steam-rolling into town and began signing up patients with a vengeance. They offered a whole host of freebies like band-aids, glucose strips, plush toys, you name it. They also had an offer that couldn’t be refused by seniors: no co-payments, no deductibles, and low […]
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Recently I had the opportunity to post a guest blog on KevinMD.com, a leading blog in the medical community, on the topic of religion in the workplace. This relates to an experience we had some time ago with a potential candidate for partnership in our practice. Below is a copy of the article. You can […]