While discussing electronic medical records with a colleague, I was asked about the customization of systems to increase overall work performance at a practice. Some systems available today tout features like ease of use, or the lack of a need for templates. This modular approach to electronic medical records system features may be enough for […]
In the summer of 2004, Ocala, Florida was hit by two hurricanes which barreled through the state. Lengthy power outages and widespread structural damage forced many medical practices to close. Some of the more coastal practices weren’t able to conduct surgeries for a few weeks after the hurricanes hit. By our original time line, the […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
