Even though computerized provider order entry (CPOE) requirements are the first core objectives listed for both Meaningful Use Stages 1 and 2, only 14.6% of healthcare providers had a CPOE support system in place as of 2013. Perhaps the reasoning
Over the past few months, network news programs have been inundated with politicians squabbling over the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While Democrats tout the law as the savior of the American healthcare system, Republicans
In many cases, repetition is beneficial. Body builders achieve their statuesque physiques through countless “reps” and spelling bee champs memorize thousands of words using repetition as well. But when receiving health IT advice, repetition can become boring. How many times
The HIPAA Omnibus rule that went into affect on September 23 comes with severe financial penalties for noncompliance. In the tiered penalty structure, single violations can cost your practice as much as $50,000. Therefore, it’s important to educate yourself thoroughly
The new HIPAA Omnibus rule has been in effect for five or so weeks now. It’s a well-intentioned update meant to enhance patient privacy protections, but it carries financial penalties that could potentially cripple physicians who don’t comply. It’s important
It’s Halloween weekend – a time for ghouls, goblins, vampires, and mummies to make their way out of the woodwork. And although these spooks illicit frightened shrieks from the unsuspecting, none will haunt your dreams more than the thought of
Each specialty comes with a distinctive set of challenges and, as a result, requires different software capabilities. So PYP granted special attention to certain specialties by publishing a series of articles that zeroed in on the current state of each
The Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) physician compliance training recommendations can be vague. Differentiating between mandatory and voluntary requirements is difficult, and finding training materials can be challenging. Let’s take a moment to analyze the issues surrounding corporate compliance
Today’s physicians are working in an increasingly challenging environment. Ever-changing government regulations, lackluster technology solutions and decreasing reimbursements all threaten practice success. In response, we’ve compiled a list of the top five physician resources that CareCloud and our sister site,
Give two physicians the same EHR system and they’re likely to experience different levels of satisfaction. One may notice increased productivity and profitability, while the other thinks the system is a waste of hard-earned money. If your EHR is equipped
