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Physician groups beta-test URAC clinical integration program May 20, 2013 | Bernie Monegain - Editor

The independent standards organization created the new program to serve as a roadmap for health providers to achieve clinical integration and accountable care. By earning URAC accreditation, providers will demonstrate they are delivering improved patient care and reducing costs.

Medicare Advantage outshines fee-for-service model in study May 20, 2013 | Chris Anderson - Contributing Editor

U.S. private insurers have created an operating model that can deliver better care at a lower cost and have a major role to play in the ongoing national efforts to improve healthcare quality, according to Stefan Larsson, co-author of a newly released report from Boston Consulting Group.

Wireless pill bottle takes innovation prize May 17, 2013 | Frank Irving - Editor

A device that can measure the exact number of pills in a bottle in real time, wirelessly send HIPAA-compliant data into the cloud, and remind patients to take their medication via automated phone call or text message, took the first-prize award of $50,000 in the Healthcare Innovation World Cup on May 10.

CUIs seen as boon to patient engagement May 16, 2013 | Jeff Rowe - Contributing Writer

Conversational user interfaces seen as boon to patient engagement

"People's interaction with technology changes dramatically when you have voices involved," according to Nick van Terheyden, MD, chief medical information officer for Nuance Communications. He says healthcare has three big things to gain from conversational user interfaces, especially on the patient engagement front.

Solo docs behind on attestation May 16, 2013 | Erin McCann - Contributing Writer

According to a Deloitte survey of 1,613 U.S. primary care and specialist physicians, solo practitioners reported a Stage 1 attestation rate of 31 percent, versus 62 percent of mid-size practices and 82 percent of large-sized practices. However, overall, those physicians who have gone full-throttle with health IT adoption have witnessed substantial positive results.

Doctors transform how they practice May 15, 2013 | Kaiser Health News - www.kaiserhealthnews.org

Physicians are experimenting with business models and new practice techniques, hoping to find work that is both financially and personally rewarding. One doctor comments, "Unless you remain independent, you will have no say in what kind of medicine you practice."

App locks down doc communications May 14, 2013 | Eric Wicklund - Senior Editor

Two mHealth companies, Medweb and DocbookMD, have unveiled a mobile application designed to enable clinicians to communicate and share labs, images and reports via mobile device with other clinicians.

Health plans invest in value-based models May 13, 2013 | Chris Anderson - Contributing Editor

The number of health plans that expect more than half their business will be under value-based models is expected to triple in the next five years according to a new research report released by health information network Availity. Of the six value-based models studied, the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is the most common model, with 62 percent of health plans reporting they have implemented a PCMH.

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The benefits of e-prescribing May 20, 2013 | Molly Merrill - Contributing writer

Using an e-prescribing system integrated with its EHR, East Lake Pediatrics in Trinity, Fla., not only cuts down on wait times for patients, but improves efficiency for physicians and staff as well.

Drilling down on clinical summaries May 17, 2013 | Frank Irving - Editor

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its website with two new FAQs regarding clinical summaries as they relate to the agency's incentive programs for making meaningful use of certified EHR technology. Here's the latest guidance.

3 ways practices can empower staff May 16, 2013 | Amanda Guerrero - Contributing Writer

How do you engage employees and get them to feel committed to your practice? You do this by making sure that they are challenged, that they feel valued, and their role within your practice is important. Here are a few tips you can use to increase empowerment among your staff.

Breaking the cycle of 'Groundhog Day' May 15, 2013 | Madelyn Kearns - Associate Editor

To ensure that your organization or practice is capturing and implementing the best data out there, Health IT Summit panelists proffered the following tips and tricks to navigating through challenges and coming out on top by wielding proper business intelligence.

How Is Your Website Feeling? May 14, 2013 | David S. Brooks - Vice President, Client Services, Doctor.com

[Sponsored Content] Today’s practice manager is responsible for an effective marketing strategy, especially involving the website and (more importantly) the dozens of social media platforms that patients use to find doctors. To help you make good decisions about your web marketing programs, here's a checklist of seven diagnostic questions to determine the health of your practice web site and web presence.

Double down on EHR and PQRS incentives May 13, 2013 | Frank Irving - Editor

If you treat Medicare patients and bill for Part B services on the Physician Fee Schedule, you may be eligible for two incentive programs offered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

EHR access: How much is too much? May 13, 2013 | Xavier E. Martinez

A recent Harris Interactive survey shows that 82 percent of physicians want patients to be active in their healthcare through electronic health records, but only 31 percent believe patients should have full access to their EHR record. Although there are clear benefits to providing patients access to their medical data, such as improved quality of care and patient satisfaction, the report refers to several instances where full patient access to medical records may not be conducive to proper care.

How dates of service affect ICD-10 coding May 10, 2013 | Frank Irving - Editor

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services explains how you would handle submission of a claim in October 2014 for a service you provided in September 2014.

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The VNA Strategy: Balancing Workflow and Enterprise Imaging Management April 16, 2013 | Resource Central

As healthcare providers implement health IT to comply with federal mandates and participate in quality of care programs, VNA solutions can play a critical role in helping them meet their needs today and in their future IT initiatives. Forward-thinking healthcare providers around the world are already successfully meeting this challenge with VNA. Download this Healthcare IT News eBook to learn how VNA enables exchange, supports data consolidation and IT simplification.

Saving Private Practice: The Front Office April 03, 2013 | Resource Central

20 million newly-insured patients will enter the healthcare system by 2014 as a result of the Affordable Care Act. 80% of these newly-insured patients are deemed “High Risk” for non-payment. As a practitioner, you cannot afford inefficient front office processes. In this webinar, learn about the changing healthcare landscape, how it may affect you, and best practices for ensuring you receive payment.

Achieving Meaningful Use in Private Practice: A close examination of Stage 2 requirements November 28, 2012 | Resource Central

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Federal Government laid the groundwork for the nationwide implementation of electronic health records (EHR) systems as a measure to improve patient care, reduce healthcare costs, and increase the level of overall public health. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) program requires providers to demonstrate meaningful use (MU) of an electronic health record system to be eligible for monetary incentives. The implementation of EHR and compliance with meaningful use regulations, should be a top priority for all eligible healthcare professionals (EPs).

A Guide to Selecting a Medical Billing Service: 5 Key Questions to Ask November 14, 2012 | Resource Central

Choosing the right service for your billing may be among the most important decisions for your practice. Use this guide to make sure you’re covering all of your bases when selecting this important partner. Learn why you should outsource your billing now and how to find medical billing service providers. In addition, this guide will tell you what questions to ask during your selection process and more.

Revenue Cycle Mastery: How to Support Industry Standard Best Practices November 14, 2012 | Resource Central

Achieving the highest revenue potential in your medical practice is only found through applying innovative and proven operational principles. The Revenue Cycle Mastery Training and Companion Guide outlines how to implement these industry best practices and secure reimbursements in your practice.

EHR & Practice Management Software Buyer's Guide November 14, 2012 | Resource Central

Eliminate buyer's remorse! Make the right software choice for your medical practice the first time. This paper includes a comprehensive checklist of features and functionality that you must consider in your search for medical software. Cut to the chase to be aware of hidden costs, contract terms, and true ROI.

What You Should Know About ICD-10 Codes November 14, 2012 | Resource Central

This paper identifies what medical offices need to know about ICD-10 codes including: Facts, timing & impact of ICD-10 medical codes; expansion of ICD medical code base; ICD-10 impact on the medical practice and comparison table of ICD-9 & ICD-10 diagnosis medical codes.

Learn What is New for Stage 2! October 05, 2012 | Resource Central

Read this white paper to learn what objectives you will be required to report on for Meaningful Use Stage 2.

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The big data bubble May 20, 2013 | Arlen Meyers - CEO, Society of Physician Entrepreneurs

Most doctors need targeted, small bits of information to make clinical decisions, not reams of data.

On EHR data integrity: A patient's perspective May 17, 2013 | Deborah Kohn - Principal and Founder, Dak Systems Consulting

It's time our industry professionals address the integrity of information contained in EHRs, not just the technical and operational mechanisms for the sending and receiving of the information.

Dual coding: Will medical practices be required to keep both code sets? May 15, 2013 | Carl Natale - ICD10Watch

I have to wonder if practice isn't a compelling enough reason for medical offices of all sizes to try dual coding.

More trouble May 14, 2013 | Rob Lamberts, MD

I want my patients to see as few doctors, be sick as infrequently, and be on as few drugs as possible. I hope to wage an all-out assault on "more."

Comparative analytics: The future of business intelligence in healthcare May 09, 2013 | Brian Fugere - Chief Operating Officer, RemitDATA

Comparative analytics solutions leverage the concepts of business intelligence but contextually compare that data against peers and other benchmarks.

Telling a good story May 01, 2013 | Rob Lamberts, MD

In some ways things are going about as well as could be expected with my new practice. The hard part has been that I have not been able to find tools to help me organize my business so it can run efficiently.

Sequester could doom funding for promising cancer research April 30, 2013 | Deborah J. Cornwall

In an environment where we are concerned about creating jobs, cutting research funding is not just shortsighted -- it is economically and morally wrong.

Email as a patient communications tool? Read before you hit 'send' April 29, 2013 | Cindy Thomas Wright - Physician Practice Marketing

Before you decide to open the lines to an email conversation, you should take a good look at the pros and cons of doing so.

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Vidyo and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium partner to enhance statewide medical network with vidyo communications May 13, 2013 | Industry Release

Vidyo, Inc. and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) today announced that they have partnered to add Vidyo’s visual communications and collaboration capabilities to ANTHC’s existing statewide telehealth network -- AFHCAN.

GFI Software Extends Faxing to the Cloud with New Fax Solution January 31, 2013 | Industry Release

GFI Software today announced the availability of GFI FaxMaker Online, a streamlined cloud-based fax solution designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses (SMBs). GFI FaxMaker Online provides ubiquitous faxing from any Internet-connected device, with no hardware, software or dedicated phone lines required.

Kareo Raises $20.5 Million to Fuel Rapid Growth January 23, 2013 | Industry Release

Kareo, Inc., a cloud-based medical office software provider for small medical practices, announced today the closing of a new $20.5 million equity investment led by Stripes Group with participation from existing Kareo investor Western Technology Investments. This new funding is in addition to the $18 million previously raised, bringing Kareo’s total funding to more than $38 million. Kareo will use the new capital to launch Kareo Billing Services, a technology-enabled revenue cycle management solution for small medical practices, and is extending its market reach and leadership position through new investment in sales and marketing.

UpToDate Releases MobileComplete for Android December 13, 2012 | Industry Release

Wolters Kluwer Health, a provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that UpToDate, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, released MobileComplete for Android users. A downloadable local version of its free app, UpToDate MobileComplete, is the fastest mobile version of UpToDate, providing clinicians with access to evidence-based, practical recommendations, even offline. With this release, UpToDate offers customers local access to trusted, evidence-based information across iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

MediSafe Project Helps Families Prevent Drug-Related Emergencies via First-Ever Cloud Synced, Mobile App for Medication-Compliance December 05, 2012 | Industry Release

MediSafe Project (www.MediSafeProject.com) launched today the first-ever cloud-synced mobile app helping families prevent emergencies caused by over- or under-dosing medications.

WellFX Platform Goes Live at Columbia Valley Community Health, Offering Innovative Engagement and Care November 29, 2012 | Industry Release

WellFX announced that Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) has deployed its first-of-a-kind, private, social platform to patients across CVCH’s obstetrics (OB) practice. The WellFX social platform delivers innovative, provider-directed care through a social community of fellow new and expecting parents and qualified educational resources. In November, CVCH launched the platform for OB patients across its seven facilities, which provide care for more than 25,000 people in Wenatchee and Chelan, WA.

ADP AdvancedMD Introduces Powerful iPad Charge Capture for Physicians November 19, 2012 | Industry Release

ADP AdvancedMD, a leader in all-in-one, cloud electronic health record (EHR), practice management, and medical scheduling software as well as medical billing services, today announced new charge capture functionality for the ADP AdvancedMD iPad app. Hundreds of medical practices already use the ADP AdvancedMD iPad app, released last quarter. Now physicians can use the app for charge entry instead of tedious paper-based processes, saving time and minimizing missed charges.

Navicure Launches Navicure Receivables Manager November 13, 2012 | Industry Release

Navicure, a leading Internet-based medical claims clearinghouse for physician practices, today announced the release of its new Navicure Receivables Manager, a central repository for insurance denials, appeals and payments, that streamlines denial and appeal management by automating the entire process. The solution, which is an evolution of Navicure’s ERA Filing Cabinet, helps physician practices decrease days in A/R, accelerate cash flow and improve staff productivity.

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