Ohio tops in EHR usage, with the other states catching up
According to Ohio Health Information Partnership, around 6,750 doctors in Ohio, the maximum count of physicians compared to any other state, have committed to electronic health records (EHR), leading...
View ArticleMeaningful Use’ Compliant EHR Technology Implementation – Specialists’...
“While specialist practitioners, such as Radiologists, Psychiatrists, Chiropractors, Urologists, etc. can claim exemptions and exclusion of certain objectives set out in the Meaningful Use Clause by...
View ArticleIncreased usage of Mobile Devices by Physicians while accessing medical records
Smartphones and other mobile devices have made it easier for physicians to perform some of their duties from any remote location and have also pushed many physicians to test the plausibility of these...
View ArticleHosted EHR model as a viable alternative to in-house EHRs
“As the application service provider (ASP) hosting model increasingly becomes popular amongst lone-standing and small clinical practices, EHRs hardware manufacturers have begun to offer EHRs platforms...
View ArticleChallenges Faced by Diabetic Specialists in EHR Implementation
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have started to affect almost all the specialties and diabetes care is no exception. A study by The New England Journal of...
View ArticleThe Crucial Role of Physician Assistants in EHR Implementation and the Reforms
The role of Physician assistants (PAs) is accentuated in a country such as United States where the physician to patient ratio is very low. The recent health reforms have added to the responsibilities...
View ArticleAltaPoint EMR Version 11 – Reigning Supreme in the EMR market
“Reigning superiority over its closet competitors in every aspect of compliant and secure EHR performance, AltaPoint EHR/EMR Version 11 has built an enviable reputation in the EHR/EMR market. The...
View ArticleThe Role of EHRs towards Physician Productivity and Medical Billing
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) definitely have an impact on physician productivity; however, little research has been carried out in this field compared to the other sectors such as the...
View ArticleCoders More in Demand as Solo Practices Embrace Technology
Extensive use of electronic health records by all types of healthcare providers along with additional records due to increasing population is forecasted to lead to an increased need for technicians....
View ArticleElectronic Health Records Spurring Hiring of Staff Besides Adding to Costs at...
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are complex systems and a dedicated team of professionals are required for handling and maintaining these systems for smooth operation of such records. The drawbacks...
View ArticleRCM Questions one should ask while reviewing a medical billing company
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is the core process of any healthcare practitioner providing medical healthcare services. Trying to focus on how to turn around your practice to help it make the...
View ArticleWhat are the Risk Factors Involved in Offshore Billing Agencies ?
Getting your claims reimbursed through offshore medical billing and coding agencies is not a new phenomenon that has hit the healthcare service industry just now. It has been into operations since the...
View ArticleThings You Don’t Know About Orthopedic Billing. Ask The Experts !
No matter what the nature of your specialization is, medical billing for Orthopedics is an uphill task. Most generally, orthopedic practices thrive on efficient billing practices that help in...
View Article7 Questions to Ask Before You Step Towards Outsourcing Your Cardiology Billing
To attain cent percent perfection at cardiology billing is a far-fetched dream for most specialty clinics because of the extensive experience and knowledge it requires. ICD-10 comes with added...
View ArticleTop Goals for Physicians to Implement In Their Facility
The changing political trends has affected the way physicians are implementing changes in their functioning at work, be it at clinics or hospitals. Keeping up with the times, is the need of the hour...
View ArticleWhy Choose to Outsource Medical Billing Services?
Getting onboard professional to outsource medical billing services like MBC can dramatically streamline the workflow of your practice, further facilitating an effective communication with your...
View ArticleHCC Coding Services: Achieve Accurate HCC Risk Adjustment Coding
Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC), a risk adjustment model that has been around for years, but has heightened visibility since Medicare Advantage Plans started to require RAF scores for...
View ArticleIs Outsourced HCC Coding The Right Choice For Your Practice?
HCC is also known as hierarchical condition category bank on ICD-10 coding. The coding is assigned to risk scores to patients. Each HCC is mapped to a precise ICD-10 code. Let MBC handle your HCC...
View Article2019 OB-GYN ICD 10 Coding Updates & Changes
With the year 2019 approaching; there has been a buzz of new medical billing codes. The year 2018 has been a hectic for the medical and healthcare industry professionals as ICD-10-CM codes introduce...
View ArticleReimbursement Methods: Fee-For-Service vs Capitation
As the present USA healthcare trends focusing more towards value-based care, the fee-for-service reimbursement model is under intense scrutiny. Often labeled as an antiquated payment model, it promoted...
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