A recent article in Medical Economics notes that, in addition to the push that EHR (Electronic Health Records) incentives have given to technology upgrades in healthcare, changes in Practice Management Systems […]
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While advances in the medical technology field are designed to decrease the likelihood of errors and optimize a facility’s practice, a recent computer glitch experienced in Maine allowed roughly 19,000 individuals to receive Medicare benefits when they were no longer eligible.
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A federal audit of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center undertaken by HHS found the facility was engaged in erroneous billing practices.
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Electronic medical billing software can serve an important security function, allowing practitioners to ensure all the facility’s employees are using compliant, ethical principles when receiving compensation for services rendered.
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Cases of staff turnover during EMR transition illustrate the need for hospitals to not only possess advanced medical software, but also properly train staff members on how to use it for superior patient treatment.
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A recent MGMA study isolated four components that were common to medical providers practicing what they deemed to be superior medical practice management, all of which could be maximized through the deployment of healthcare IT.
Recent MGMA study isolates four components of excellent medical practice management Read More »
A recent study found that a majority of the polled medical providers perceived Connected Health to improve patient care, enhance coordination and reduce margins of error.
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Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, was recently held accountable for a settlement of more than $3 million for an oversight that could likely have been avoided through the deployment of electronic medical records software.
Multimillion dollar lawsuit in Ithaca may have been avoided with EMR Read More »
In today’s business world, many private entities are already looking to harness the power of internet networking to drive business and retain customers.
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Due to the widespread use of electronic medical billing, eprescribing and electronic medical record software, job seekers who are looking to apply and compete for positions in the medical industry in 2012 may need to tout their technical abilities.
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