Medscape today carried a quite an depth look at what’s ahead for Meaningful Use part 2 and lays out some of the areas to where confusion and and stumbling blocks stand to occur. The article begins with speaking with a doctor who is currently using eClinical Works EMR and how he is already using a patient portal. Continue reading: Meaningful Use Part 2, To Portal or Not to Portal And Alternatives
Aprima Medical Software Rescue Plan Working Well With Former Allscripts MyWay EMR Clients
December 28, 2012 | No CommentsAs we had reported back in November this turned into a legal battle that was finally settled between the 2 companies. Allscripts offered free upgrades for clients to the new system which is considered an “upgrade” where as Aprima came up with their conversion system to make the transition easier for current users. As you can read one office only had the MyWay system installed for a couple months when they received the notice. Continue reading: Aprima Medical Software Rescue Plan Working Well With Former Allscripts MyWay EMR Clients
EHR Incentive Deadline, December 31, 2012 Countdown for First Year Eligibles Is 4 Days
December 27, 2012 | No CommentsFeb. 28, 2013 is the deadline for attesting. There are only 4 days left for the first year eligibles to begin their 90 day reporting period. Most are probably already deep in here with the incentives; however there are always those who may wait until the last minute thus we thought a friendly reminder could be beneficial to get you to the websites. Continue reading: EHR Incentive Deadline, December 31, 2012 Countdown for First Year Eligibles Is 4 Days
Dr. Oz Saving Lives with Free Technology–Practice Fusion EHR With the 15 Minute Physical
December 13, 2012 | No CommentsHow many medical record vendors get to spend some time with Dr. Oz. Practice Fusion did and today the experience will be on the Dr. Oz show. It was called the 15 Minute Physical. Continue reading: Dr. Oz Saving Lives with Free Technology–Practice Fusion EHR With the 15 Minute Physical
The Days of Paper Based Medical Records Are Numbered
November 28, 2012 | No CommentsThis may or may not sound astounding but it is true and the only portion we can’t really predict is the amount of time it will take for more practices and hospitals to join the ranks. There are really just too many reasons not to and with the stimulus money given for exhibiting meaningful use you can get the government to help you out with the cost, or in some areas it might be paid for totally and there may be some change left. Continue reading: The Days of Paper Based Medical Records Are Numbered
American Academy of Family Practice Physicians Rank Praxis the #1 EMR–Survey
November 26, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe Praxis EMR was voted the top medical records system in all categories with a survey from the AAFP. Praxis is the “no template” medical records system that “learns” how you write in a software program. Like any medical records system it has a small learning curve but once physicians have the “learning” portion of the software in place, the reduction in time and effort really begins to pay off. The association looked at 31 different software systems. Continue reading: American Academy of Family Practice Physicians Rank Praxis the #1 EMR–Survey
Amazing Charts EHR Acquired by Pri-Med
November 20, 2012 | No CommentsModern Healthcare reports that has been acquired by Pri-Med who is in the business of providing medical education and has several regional conferences every year. The founder, Jon Bertman will stay on as the CEO. Amazing Charts has always had the physician focus and worked to keep the price of their software affordable. They were one of the first medical records companies in the business. Continue reading: Amazing Charts EHR Acquired by Pri-Med
National Football League (NFL) Selects eClinicalWorks EHR Medical Records For Digital Records for Players
November 19, 2012 | No CommentsHead trauma in the NFL has been a topic of conversation of late with players and in addition to safety with playing the game, and now it can be tracked with the use of electronic medical records. Over the last few years the news has been full of stories from players from years past with concussions and other ailments that were attributed to the years they spent as a player with the NFL. Continue reading: National Football League (NFL) Selects eClinicalWorks EHR Medical Records For Digital Records for Players
Cerner and the NBA Working to Improve Healthcare for the NBA–“HealtheAthlete” Electronic Medical Records for all the Players With a PHR
November 16, 2012 | No CommentsI’m sure we can all agree that NBA players probably receive excellent healthcare but until now who knows how it was all coordinated, as I’m sure there’s some paper out there and perhaps some already have some form of electronic medical records with private doctors they may see. Continue reading: Cerner and the NBA Working to Improve Healthcare for the NBA–“HealtheAthlete” Electronic Medical Records for all the Players With a PHR
eClinicalWorks Launches Outsourced Revenue Cycle Management Service Integrated with EMR
October 31, 2012 | No Comments
The cost for the service is 2.9 percent of monthly collected revenue and that is obtained through using portals and other offerings in the EHR package. Below is a screenshot from the website and you can see that when enrolled in the Revenue Cycle Management program with 2.9% of the practice collections being the cost, the EMR comes free. Continue reading: eClinicalWorks Launches Outsourced Revenue Cycle Management Service Integrated with EMR
Electronic Medical Records on the Kindle Fire –EHRs Creep A Little Further Into Being Device Agnostic
October 25, 2012 | No Comments
We are all probably aware of the new Ipad mini that was announced this week so comparable in size there’s also an EHR that works on a Kindle, so it appears pretty soon that medical record systems are on their way of being totally device agnostic. Drchrono is the vendor who offers the system on a Kindle. How long before we see EHRs on Ipad minis? The vendor offers a free version of their software. Continue reading: Electronic Medical Records on the Kindle Fire –EHRs Creep A Little Further Into Being Device Agnostic