Healthcare industry experts, talking about MACRA, always discuss the fact that how the transfer to a value-based reimbursement will prove a good thing for healthcare in the longer run. Since then money is being spent on only that care which really provides value. This fact is denied by a number of doctors too. They believe [...]
Voice-based documentation, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are capable of eradicating many issues while using Electronic Health Records (EHR) software. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the new features and applications that have been added to the healthcare industry. However, some of the healthcare providers have already been using some pieces [...]
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software helps physician practices and medical experts to efficiently handle patients’ health records. It reduces extensive paperwork, improves healthcare, and increases productivity. EMR software also offers great flexibility, ensures fluent workflow, and aids practices to offer the best healthcare to patients. […]
Medsphere, an open-source platform, which is strengthened with healthcare security measures, now offers community hospitals a unique cost-effective option for easily and effectively managing their medical data. […]
Recent research on Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software usage in the US has revealed that approximately 62% of optical specialties comprising optometrists, ophthalmologists, and therapeutic optometrists currently use EHR Software in one or more areas of their medical practice. Out of this 62 %, a remarkable 83% were found to be using the top Electronic [...]
The 2019 budget proposal developed by Trump Administration is reported to make steep cuts to the Office of the National Coordinator, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and the Office of Civil Rights. This raises many eyebrows as the cuts have been while Trump […]
Earlier this summer, it was reported that CMS has released a proposed rule for the Quality Payment Program set for 2018. It can affect many medical practices in the US and we recommend that clinicians prepare for the new rules beforehand. So, here are a few key points from the CMS proposal that may help [...]
Based on a recent study, there is a dire need being felt in the US for correctional facilities to implement electronic health records (EHRs). This is because it ensures that inmates get the proper care they deserve. Per stats released by a national nonprofit group called The Treatment Advocacy Center, jails and prisons in the [...]
Many EHR vendors are offering billing services as well and this tend to confuse many of the difference between an EHR and medical billing software. In order to improve their usability and functionality, many medical billing and EHR software systems are designed to have overlapping features. The main idea behind this all is to offer [...]
It’s a fact that the U.S. spends more on health IT than many other countries. Interestingly, attitudes about interoperability here are still are mixed. A recent survey on this topic revealed that most providers (75%) think integrated systems are valuable. This was sadly lower as compare to other countries […]