It seems like voice recognition should be a standard in EHR systems given the fact that physicians are ‘familiar’ with the mechanics of it as they have always dictated reports.
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Many EHR systems are falling short of user expectations and this is leading to many switching to new solutions. Some of the main reasons for dissatisfaction are that many vendors
Many Unhappy EHR Users Switching Read More »
ICD-10 compliance is now less than a year away and a Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) survey showed that larger groups and facilities are being proactive while others seems
ICD-10 Compliance Less than One Year Away Read More »
In June Sylvia Mathews Burwell was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Just recently, the Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS), which represents 57,000 health IT professionals,
HIMSS Officials Weigh-In on Meaningful Use Requirements Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS.gov) recently updated their ‘Payment Adjustments & Hardship Exceptions Tipsheet for Eligible Professionals’. The information pertains to Medicare Eligible Professionals who are not
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On June 2nd, Apple Inc. announced its HealthKit platform, “a single place that applications can contribute to a composite profile of your activity and health.” Along with Samsung’s SAMI (Samsung
Apple’s HealthKit and Personal Health Records Read More »
In today’s landscape of medical practice changes, doctors managing private practices have many things to overcome, including the expansive changes due to Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act). Add to these
Private Practices Survive and Thrive Amid Obamacare Changes Read More »
New Jersey failed to submit a revised plan by last Thursday’s deadline for using a federal grant to help uninsured citizens receive medical coverage. The $7.6 million Affordable Care Act
NJ Loses $7.6M Federal Grant Read More »
Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code allows a business to deduct the full purchase price of certain types of financed or leased equipment and software for the current tax
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AHMC Healthcare, based in Alhambra, CA, reported that the theft of two laptops has resulted in 729,000 patients’ protected health information (PHI) being compromised. This is the 11th largest HIPAA
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