By Diana Manos The fate of the federal government’s method of incentivizing healthcare professionals to “meaningfully use” electronic health records (EHRs) is now in question. After five years, the expenditure of more than $32 billion in bonuses for meaningful use
By Diana Manos The electronic health records (EHR) incentive program began with the best of intentions: to improve healthcare. And many would argue that it has made inroads. If nothing else, it has brought America into the 21st Century for
This article was originally published by HIStalk Practice, healthcare IT’s go-to site for practice news, rumors, and opinion since 2003. Delivering high-quality healthcare while simultaneously maintaining a profitable practice remains a tough challenge for physicians across the country. Evolving reimbursement
More than 1 in 5 physicians, 22%, say new alliances with other healthcare professionals are a promising strategy for the success of their businesses, according to the Third Annual Practice Profitability Index. Expanding your business is an exciting time, and
Madelyn Young contributed to this post If you’re looking to bring more cash into your primary care practice, leading-edge solutions like telemedicine may look appealing to you as a way to earn extra revenue. Although telemedicine looks to play a
Optimism among physicians appears to be growing. The Third Annual Practice Profitability Index (PPI) shows a trend toward a positive business outlook not seen in years past. The survey of more than 5,000 physicians in 50 states reveals how doctors
Madelyn Young contributed to this post For a long time in medicine, a ‘bundle’ referred to a bunch of parallel fibers in the body, like a muscle bundle or vascular bundle. Now that we’re moving toward value-based care, however, a

There is undeniable return on investment for practices that adopt EHR software.