So you may be thinking about starting your EHR due diligence process, and you have heard about an organization called a “REC”, or Regional Extension Center. What is a REC, and how…
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The CMS IPPS Dashboard – Will a tool for EHR Meaningful Use be next?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has just released a beta version of a dashboard that contains statistical views of data in the IPPS, the Inpatient Prospective Payment…
Last time Medicare was billed was prior to the new EHR!
They told me, more than that, they showed me, because it was hard to believe. The last time this physician office was able to bill Medicare was six weeks ago….
What Questions Should I Ask an EHR Vendor?
So you’ve managed to identify several EHR vendors who meet your initial criteria for the right type of company and system capabilities, but that still leaves you with five, ten, or…
EHR Software – Ready, Fire, Aim or Due Diligence?
So you have heard about EHRs and the incentives in the HITECH Act. Maybe you are being bombarded with unsolicited calls or emails offering an EHR system for your practice…
EHR Meaningful Use – the interim final rules are out!
CMS, which is charged with issuing regulations to implement portions of the HITECH Act, issued an Interim Final Rule describing the criteria for “EHR meaningful use” of certified EMR/EHR technology. …
Be Careful About EHR/PM Vendor Contracts & Terms
Caveat Emptor! These two words speak volumes for a Medical Practice or Group when considering purchasing a PM / EMR / EHR System. The buyer must be aware of the…
EHR Installation – Surprise Extra Costs
EHR Options & Extra Cost Items EHR vendors will almost always have options and extra costs associated with their system from a performance or enhancement position. Some examples include patient…
EHR – Certification Criteria. What is Known?
The investment in an EHR system can be significant. Not just in terms of capital outlay, but also in workflow reorganization and training. So it’s important that you take certain…
EHR ➤ Meaningful Use Criteria. Definition Anyone?
Hospitals and “eligible professionals” are entitled to incentive payments for the demonstrated “meaningful use” of “certified” EMR/EHR technology. The definition of meaningful use in the statute is limited: It must…