Each medical specialty faces a distinctive set of challenges and, as a result, demands different software functionality. In this updated installment of our specialty snapshot series, we look at the field of pulmonology and identify the kind of software functionality
Modernizing your medical practice software — including your electronic health records — shouldn’t force you to choose between early retirement and a giant upfront payment for a server-based system. Also, watch out for EHR vendors with all-or-nothing agreements or who
Meaningful Use changing requirements, shifting deadlines, and all-or-nothing criteria for incentive payments could create more confusion and frustration for physicians in 2015. What’s a well-meaning physician or practice manager to do?
Completing a thorough, accurate patient encounter can be a time-consuming part of your workday. Documenting clinical encounters can slow your practice down, especially with new or complex patients. An electronic health record solution that streamlines tasks through innovative features can
Each medical specialty comes with a unique set of challenges that demand different software functionality. In this updated post, we’ll examine the field of internal medicine and highlight health IT solutions that can help internists thrive and succeed.
Data is a powerful tool for any medical practice looking to monitor and improve performance, but it’s often hard to know where to begin. Choosing healthcare analytics software that delivers the right answers quickly can help, allowing you to keep
Start a conversation about ICD-10 implementation – looming less than a year from now – and you might hear some pessimism. True, switching to a new code set with almost 70,000 codes might seem daunting, even as changes in healthcare
Your orthopedic surgery training is very focused and specialized, so why spend your day working around software that doesn’t fully align with your needs? More efficient surgery scheduling, access to imaging, and processing of workers’ comp claims are among the
With suspense building for ICD-10 about a year from now, we give a nod to some classic Halloween horror movies, taking a fine-toothed pitchfork through a list of scary sounding ICD-10 codes. We uncovered ICD-10 codes that remind us of
The popularity of our first “Most Bizarre ICD-10 Code Awards” inspired us here at Power Your Practice to look for more. Although ICD-10 implementation will mean a set of nearly 70,000 codes, some clearly stand out as more bizarre
