The Website use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic and performance and to assist marketing campaign to deliver personalized content. You can either select ‘Accept All’ or customize your preferences by clicking on ‘Cookie Settings’.
1st Providers Choice is proud to announce that we are attending the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) Sleep Trends 2016 conference! We look forward to joining over 400 sleep medicine professionals at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak resort in Phoenix, Arizona. This year promises to be unlike any before. The AASM will be unveiling…
EMR software for multi-specialty practices plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare teams that include providers from diverse specialties and backgrounds. Since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, there has been a growing trend of primary care offices merging with mental health centers to deliver more integrated and holistic patient care. Although this multi-specialty…
There is a demand in the healthcare industry for practices to keep up with the on-the-go lifestyles of their patients while simultaneously communicating the importance of making time for their health. Many healthcare organizations have turned to a patient portal, which is a secure online environment that allows patients to access their medical records and…
Medical billing is a crucial part of running any healthcare practice. Providers depend on accurate and efficient billing practices in order to receive reimbursements from payers in a timely manner. With numerous PQRS and meaningful use requirements, running an efficient practice is becoming more difficult. Staff members and healthcare professionals are required to stay up…
Mental health professionals diagnose a wide range of emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders. In addition to diagnosing these disorders, mental health professionals must also evaluate the impact and severity of the condition on the individual’s ability to care for one’s self, to conduct daily activities, and to work. With such a wide range of responsibilities,…
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans, claiming responsibility for 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the CDC. Cardiology is a specialized field that has distinct requirements for practice management and electronic medical record (EMR) software. EMR software is a key element in efficiently managing a cardiology practice and PQRS…
As we approach the close of 2015, it’s important look ahead and prepare for 2016. There are a lot of changes to look out for with regards to meaningful use and PQRS standards. The best strategy to get a head start on the new year is to be prepared. So, we’ve assembled a list of…
After years of heated debate and frustration between the medical community and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the 35-year old diagnoses codes doctors once used to bill for patient care under the CMS system are going by the wayside. Starting October 1, 2015, providers across the U.S. will replace ICD-9 with ICD-10—a…