The Fate of Meaningful Use

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 achievers and a drastic boost in EHR adoption, it appears that the federal government is […]

What Does the Future Hold for the EHR Incentive Program?

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 medical record-keeping, moving the majority of providers from paper to digital records The undertaking has […]

Physicians Show Optimism and Resolve in 2016

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 requirements and a constantly shifting industry landscape pull physicians away from patient care and leave […]

Integrating a New Practice into the Fold – 5 Points to Consider

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 there are strategies that can help you add more providers or services successfully. Consider the […]

Can House Calls Increase Your Revenue in 2016 and Beyond?

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 larger role in the future, the payment details, licensing requirements across state lines, and other […]

Top 3 Reasons Physicians Predict a Positive Business Outlook Next Year

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 feel about profitability, financial challenges, and practice performance. Among the findings, the advances U.S. doctors […]

Don’t Get Tripped Up by Bundled Codes

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 much more common term is emerging: “bundled codes” To set up the right incentives for […]

Don’t Get Tripped Up by Bundled Codes