Tag Archives: electronic health records

What We’re Reading – Medical practice action plan: Overcome regulation overload

When you think of all the changes coming down the pike, it gets a little overwhelming, but don’t panic…. this article will ease some of the pressure and give you an action plan to make these transitions more bearable and/or … Read Full Post

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Do EHRs Contribute to Coding and Payment Inaccuracies?

Many providers have touted the electronic health record (EHR) as the magic bullet to improve billing accuracy.  However, according to the Center for Public Integrity, “Medicare regulators also acknowledge they are struggling to rein in a surge of aggressive — … Read Full Post

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‘Meaningful Use’ for Physician Practices: Is It Worth the Trouble?

The foundation of the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program is to improve quality of care.  Facilitating documentation, enhancing provider communication and focusing on indicators that produce better outcomes necessitate an electronic solution for most providers.  To achieve this, CMS … Read Full Post

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