Author Archives: 1st Providers Choice

EHR Adoption: A Key Step to Increasing Patient Engagement

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How EHR Improves Patient Engagement Originally introduced as a provider-focused innovation to enhance care coordination and data management, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) has evolved into a vital tool for enhancing the patient experience. Today, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) play a central role in facilitating meaningful communication between patients and healthcare providers. By offering real-time…

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Selecting the Best EMR Medical Voice Recognition Software

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With the growing number of patients resulting from the Affordable Care Act and the increasing burden of documentation, medical voice recognition software for electronic medical records (EMR) has become a vital tool for healthcare practices. Thanks to recent advancements in natural language processing, this technology is now more accessible and cost-effective than ever. In this article, we’ll highlight…

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Reduce No-Shows With a Patient Appointment Reminder System

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Estimates suggest that practices lose up to 14% of their annual income due to missed appointments, or “patient no-shows,” every year.  Patients who fail to arrive at their scheduled appointment reduce practice revenues and place an unneeded burden on admin staff. A patient appointment reminder system can improve no-show rates and increase a practice’s overall…

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Join 1st Providers Choice at AAPM’s 32nd Annual Meeting

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1st Providers Choice is excited to announce that we will be attending the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s (AAPM) 32nd Annual Meeting. We look forward to joining over 1,000 pain medicine professionals this year in the beautiful Palm Springs, California. This year, pain medicine professionals will hear from renowned speakers and have the opportunity to…

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Join 1st Providers Choice at the Sleep Medicine Trends 2016

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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…

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Streamlining Workflow with Multi-Specialty EMR Software

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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…

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5 Ways a Patient Portal Can Help Your Practice Grow

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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…

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Increase Your Revenue in 2016 with Professional Billing Services

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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…

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