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We\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

And when it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

So, enjoy this week\u2019s batch of articles.<\/p>\n

Power Your Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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?<\/a><\/p>\n

According to a Manhattan Research survey, physician tablet adoption rates increased from 30% in 2010 to 72% in 2012. Here are the primary reasons<\/a> why you should consider purchasing the device for your practice.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In shared medical appointments<\/a>, 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\u2019s something worth implementing at your practice.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> for physician practices.<\/p>\n

CareCloud Blog<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Medicare\u2019s vast scope plays a significant role<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Resistance from your staff can dash any hopes of a successful EHR implementation. These tips <\/a>should help you get employees on board with your new EHR.<\/p>\n

Stay warm everyone. Sign up for our email list below if you\u2019d like more useful content from Power Your Practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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