On January 5, 2011 a two physician medical group, as announced by eMDs in Austin, TX received $42,500 under the Medicaid HITECH incentive program for meeting the Meaningful Use Criteria…
How do I Maximize the ROI on an EHR System? Hint: “Invest in training”
One of the most important activities during implementation of your EHR selection process. It’s important to pay attention to what the vendor says about the amount of time each staff…
Skilled Nursing Facility Design Concepts: The Effective Use of Natural Light
Skilled nursing facility design incorporates the effective use of natural light, which is an essential feature in nursing homes. As an architect who specializes in designing healthcare projects, namely acute care,…
The Red Flags Rule Doesn’t Apply to Physician and Healthcare Organizations. “Really?”
Has your medical billing consultant told you that the Red Flags Rule has been repealed for physician practices and other healthcare organizations? Now that Congress has passed and sent to…
Is it Time for your Medical Practice to Opt out of Medicare?
“I opposed the budget deal in 1997 because it brought in a $115 billion cut in Medicare that created greater pressure for providers not to participate.” ~ David Obey, U.S….
Hospice, Palliative Care and Death – Why is it so tough to accept?
A few weeks ago, I received word from a very good friend, whom I have known for nearly 30 years that she was dying of cancer. The doctors believed it…
Using Best Practices in Medical Billing – the Key to Surviving Economic Conditions
With the existing economic hard times, it is very critical that medical practices and facilities keep an eye on their accounts receivable. A continuous flow of claims payment will determine…
In Healthcare, “Exposure is the New Privacy.” Your Online Presence has Arrived.
We are entering, actually, we already are deep into the digital medical world without a clear and proven guide to ensure privacy. Patients themselves disclose ePHI about them on social…
Physicians Already Seeing Early Impact of Healthcare Reform – Are You Prepared?
Even though many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are implemented in 2014, some are active right now. Many of these changes will affect what the covered…
“Health Reform Bill” & New Rules About Medical Compliance
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), also referred to as the “Health Insurance Reform Bill”, is a federal statute that was signed into law by President Barack…
Efficient Operations in Your Medical Practice … Be Serious About It!
With EHR technology being implemented, Health Reform just around the corner, and Meaningful Use criteria mandated, what else can there be? How about many more coding and billing auditing agencies…
A Nursing Home Administrator, a Healthcare Consultant…but I never knew I was a ‘Middle Boomer’!
Well, I sure didn’t until I read an article the other day which said that “middle boomers” are those individuals who were born between 1952 and 1958. I quickly realized…
Due Diligence in EHR Selection, can it help you Preserve Physician Productivity?
There are many commentaries, and anecdotal examples, of what happens to EHR Meaningful Use criteria will outweigh the incentive payments that are available. So maybe it’s time to take a…
Beyond Benchmarks … Efficiency & Performance in Your Medical Practice
Just about a year ago I contacted the Managing Director of Health Care in the Government Accountability Office. Being a Partner in a healthcare consulting firm and spending every day…
Who to Follow on Twitter Within Your Medical Specialty
So you have finally created a Twitter account for your medical practice and are ready to take on the world of healthcare social media, but what’s the next step? Creating…
EHR/EMR: Financial & Operational Impact & Consequences
Meaningful Use of EHR and Certification Criteria are set for 2011 & 2012. Will compliance with these Final Rules hinder productivity? Is there a difference in effect between specialists and…
Claim Your EHR Meaningful Use Incentives in the HITECH ACT as Early as May 2011
Eligible Professionals (EP’s) can begin their 90-day period of EHR Meaningful Use as early as January 1, 2011. Here are some things to check as you get ready to claim…
EHR: Overview of the Meaningful Use & Certification Criteria
The Final Rule: Critical Elements of the Meaningful Use & Certification Criteria, as published July 2010. Back to Video Library Got Questions? Please complete the form below and we’ll…
How do the Final Rules on Meaningful Use & Certification Affect Legacy Systems?
You’re trying to decide on which EHR system to choose, and you have to decide what to do about your “Legacy” system – the existing practice management system you use…
EMR/EHR Vendor Demonstration Checklist
Essential part of Due Diligence in Selecting & Implementing an EHR system. Use this check list to make the most of an EMR/EHR vendor demonstration. Back to Video Library