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Why EMR Software Training is Necessary for a Successful Practice

EMR Software training for medical practice

Implementing EMR software is more than just improving how patient information is recorded and shared — it redefines the entire healthcare delivery process. But choosing the right EMR system is only the beginning. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, EMR software training for medical practices is essential. Comprehensive training equips healthcare professionals with the…

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1st Providers Choice to Showcase Surgery Center EMR & Practice Management Software at the Winter ASC Meeting From January 12-14 in San Antonio

ASCA - Ambulatory Surgery Center Association

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is dedicated to supporting ambulatory surgery facilities in providing high-quality, value-based ambulatory surgical care to all patients served. We at 1st Providers Choice share this mission, and are proud to announce that we will be attending the 2017 Winter ASC Meeting from January 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency in San…

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Why Specialty-specific EMRs Work Better for Your Practice

Why Choose Specialty-specific EMR

Choosing an EMR system designed for your specialty will save a tremendous amount of clinical documentation time, and allow you to allocate more time providing quality care to your patients. It’s important to select an EMR software that matches your workflow in order to increase the productivity and efficiency of your practice in addition to…

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Signs It’s Time to Change or Update Your EMR

When to change EMR system

Choosing the right EMR/EHR software is crucial to maintaining both the quality of care you provide to your patients and the financial health of your practice. With constantly evolving reporting guidelines and payment structures from CMS, some EMR systems struggle to keep up with certification requirements, while others stay ahead and adapt quickly. If you’ve…

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The Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Incentive Payment Model: What it is and What it Means For Your Practice

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The Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Model is a proposal outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote and increase the use of cardiac rehabilitation services for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients. Through this model, CMS hopes to actualize the underutilized potential that cardiac rehabilitation has…

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How to Prepare Your Practice for MACRA/MIPS

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The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) has replaced the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. As a result, new guidelines for paying providers for care administered to individuals enrolled in Medicare Part B will come into effect for the following calendar year.   Providers that participate in MACRA through the Merit Based…

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Is Interoperability With Pharmacy Automation the Next Step for EMRs?

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Due to an increasing amount of high-deductible health insurance plans, patients are becoming more engaged consumers. As a result, physicians and practices are looking for ways to increase the value of their care while keeping their practices running efficiently. EMR software and pharmacy automation are two IT solutions that have made a large impact on…

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Need to Replace Your PTOS Billing and Practice Management Software

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Move Your Practice From PTOS to 1st Providers Choice With Zero Downtime. If your practice currently uses PTOS billing and practice management software and is looking to switch, 1st Providers Choice is prepared to help. Switching billing software programs can be a huge hassle to you, your staff, and your patients. Fortunately, the transition of…

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