We’re feeling chilly here at Power Your Practice HQ. It dipped all the way down to 50 degrees in Miami last night, which is the downright Arctic for a city whose natives have no clue what long johns are.
And when it’s cold outside, is there anything better than settling down in front of a keyboard and keeping your fingers warm cranking out informative articles on health IT and practice management? Well, of course not.
So, enjoy this week’s batch of articles.
Power Your Practice
On Monday, Karen DeSalvo, MD, officially took office as the new National Coordinator for Health IT. What type of impact will she have on the industry?
According to a Manhattan Research survey, physician tablet adoption rates increased from 30% in 2010 to 72% in 2012. Here are the primary reasons why you should consider purchasing the device for your practice.
Although ICD-10 is going to be a huge adjustment for all U.S. physician practices, following these three steps should encourage a smooth transition.
In shared medical appointments, patients with similar conditions are grouped together and seen by a single doctor at the same time. We highlighted the pros and cons of this approach so you can decide if it’s something worth implementing at your practice.
Even with Stage 2 and 3 bringing diminishing financial incentives to providers who attest to Meaningful Use, there are still plenty of reasons why EHR adoption is beneficial for physician practices.
CareCloud Blog
Medicare’s vast scope plays a significant role in determining to price for most medical treatments and services provided in the U.S. This means a pricing miscalculation by Medicare has consequences across the entire healthcare industry.
Resistance from your staff can dash any hopes of a successful EHR implementation. These tips should help you get employees on board with your new EHR.
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