3 Specialties Facing Important ICD-10 Code Changes
The imminent transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 tends to generate strong opinions. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delayed ICD-10 implementation to October 1, 2015, some viewed it as a positive while others saw the move as a negative. No matter what your opinion, there’s no denying ICD-10 will usher in more diagnosis codes than ICD-9. CMS estimates […]
What Cardiologists Need from their Health IT Software in 2015
Power Your Practice continues to focus on the state of individual medical specialties and the functionality each requires from their health IT. In this updated post, we take a closer look at cardiology with its distinct set of challenges and requirements.
Is Your Medical Appointment Software Making a Great Impression?
A strong start helps swimmers and runners win a race. Medical appointment scheduling software works the same way. Similar to your front office staff, appointment schedulers contribute to all-important patient impressions of you and your practice. With many different scheduling software solutions on the market today, how do you choose the right one for […]
What Internists Need from their Health IT Software in 2015
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.
Some Spooky ICD-10 Codes — Just in Time for Halloween
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 some of our favorite scary flicks. Read on if you dare, but some of these […]
4 Reporting Capabilities Your PM System Needs
The following are four characteristics your PM system should contain if you’d like to generate strong reports that’ll help you stay on top of your finances. Customizable Every PM solution has its own standard reports your practice should be able to access with just a few clicks. However, these shouldn’t be your only options for […]
Security Breaches on the Rise in 2014: Are You Ready?
If you thought this would be the year securing patient data would finally become easier, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. A recent Experian report predicts the healthcare industry will see more large-scale security breaches affecting patient privacy in 2014. According to Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Experian’s Data Breach Resolution, the sheer […]
The Pros and Cons of Shared Medical Appointments
Doctor’s visits are supposed to be a time for patients to share their personal health problems with their physicians in total confidence. But shared medical appointments (SMAs) are challenging the status quo. SMAs, sometimes referred to as group visits, are just what they sound like: Patients with similar medical conditions being pooled together and seen […]
3 Ways Tablets Will Improve Healthcare in 2014
Over the last five years, tablets have made their way into almost every medical practice in the U.S. In fact, an ongoing Manhattan Research survey found that physician tablet adoption rates spiked from 30% in 2010 to a surprising 72% in 2012. Any electronics salesman could tell you that the mobility, instant Internet access and […]
12 Best Twitter Feeds for Physicians
According to a 2013 eMarketer study, more than 60% of physicians scan social media on a daily or weekly basis to explore new health information, the majority reporting that social tools have improved their delivery of care. While social media may never replace more traditional means of research and learning, it can be a valuable […]
