Medical facilities prepare for ANSI 5010 with McKesson software
To prepare for upcoming transitions in the medical field, many private practices and small medical facilities are looking to software to provide solutions.
Project-based solutions company provides ICD-10 tips
This September 12 to the 16 will mark the sixth annual healthcare IT week, a time when IT organizations, government leaders and private industry groups will gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss healthcare initiatives.
Electronic medical records adoption could lead to added publicity
While many small facilities are putting off the switch to electronic medical records due to the magnitude of the project, these institutions have much to gain by implementing the software.
Doctors should update their healthcare IT strategies after Hurricane Irene
When Hurricane Irene made its way up the east coast, IT managers in local facilities had the chance to put their existing disaster recovery initiatives to the test.
Study indicates electronic medical records improve diabetes care
A new study suggests electronic medical records could increase the quality of care diabetes patients receive.
Pros and cons of mobile medical applications to be discussed by FDA
Last last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement indicating it would hold a public meeting to discuss potential regulations for mobile medical apps.
Tips for doctors transitioning to ICD-10
To make the ICD-10 transition effectively, small practitioners may want to begin now, so they won’t be rushing to implement the provisions near the deadline.
Study reveals details about the effectiveness of NLP
Most safety doctors and physicians need to use administrative codes and their own recordkeeping to catalog information on patients.
Tablets could be key to medical practice management
Doctors who have already made the switch to electronic medical records often report problems when using the software during patient interaction on a standard desktop computer.
Indiana facilities push to implement electronic medical software
Even though some healthcare providers are just now making the switch to digital records, others are already seeing benefits.