While the medical field abides by the tenets of compassionate care and professionalism, at the end of the day, doctors’ offices and hospitals are still businesses. And while offering patients quality care is important, a company’s bottom line can mean the difference between keeping the doors open or closing up shop. In the old days – and we mean prior to 1996 with the enactment of the HIPAA (The H ... Read More ->
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6 Ways to Improve Your Practice’s Medical Billing
People of every income level need medical care, but those at the lower levels may not have the means to pay when the bill comes in the mail. This can be a challenge for practices that handle their own billing because each unusual case must be handled individually and thoughtfully. Best Practices for Medical Billing If you’d like to increase your practice’s effectiveness and efficiency while ach ... Read More ->
EHR and ICD-10
Using EHR to Meet the ICD-10 Challenge The documentation and coordination capabilities of an Electronic Health Records (EHR) is what makes it so powerful. With access to accurate and complete information, health care providers can better diagnose and care for their patients. Used properly, and to its fullest potential, EHR can reduce errors and improve overall outcomes. The ability to call up a ... Read More ->
Medical Records are Big Business for Cyber Criminals
We are all familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the safeguards it requires to insure the privacy of health records. At the same time there is a strong demand from all involved, doctors, insurance companies and patients themselves, for easy access to those records. It is also important to consider that health records do include a wealth of information ... Read More ->
ProMD Completes Successful Followup Assessment in Vermont
Jose Carreras, VP and COO of ProMD Practice Management and Steven Partilo, MD of Four Seasons Dermatology in Colchester, Vermont. ProMD recently conducted a follow-up visit to monitor and ensure the findings and recommendations of the Initial Practice Improvement Assessment were being implemented. ... Read More ->
