Author Archives: 1st Providers Choice

ICD-10 Implementation Delayed to October 2015

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Healthcare providers can breathe a sigh of relief. Implementation of ICD-10 code sets has been delayed another year thanks to a bill passed in the Senate on March 31. The controversial Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which passed with a vote of 64 to 35, has pushed the compliance deadline to October 1,…

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Why Physicians Need to Upgrade to Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certified EHR Software

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The EHR Incentive Program has been around for several years now, and few healthcare providers are unfamiliar with Meaningful Use and all it entails. The program main draw is the stimulus payments that physicians can qualify for each year by successfully adopting, implementing, upgrading or demonstrating meaningful use of certified EHR technology. Starting this year,…

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1st Providers Choice Attending Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association’s 92nd Annual Convention

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The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) will be hosting its 92nd annual convention next month, from April 9-13 in Scottsdale, Arizona – and 1st Providers Choice is attending to showcase their Family Medicine EMR software. The 1st Providers team had tremendous success at last year’s meeting, and we are excited to meet with doctors again…

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39th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting to Feature 1st Providers Choice as Pain Management EMR Exhibitor

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Anesthesiologists, pain medicine professionals, and pain management EMR vendors will be congregating in Chicago, IL this year from April 3-6 for the 39th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting. Hosted by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the meeting is set to cover interesting topics, provide innovative teaching opportunities, and…

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1st Providers Choice to Exhibit Pain Management EMR at AAPM’s 30th Annual Meeting

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The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is holding their 30th annual Pain Medicine conference this March, titled the Emerging Science & Research of Pain Medicine – and 1st Providers Choice is proud to announce that our Pain Management EMR team will be in attendance. The conference will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center…

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The Path To Interoperability

Watch this video from HealthIT.gov to learn more about interoperability in healthcare. Interoperability is the extent to which software systems and devices can exchange data and interpret that shared data to enhance care delivery and improve overall patient health.

Four Fundamentals for Selecting Your Next EMR

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How to choose EMR software is a crucial decision that requires careful planning and research. While the selection process can take time, choosing the right system can lead to better patient care, enhanced operational efficiency, and lower overall costs. That’s why it’s essential to clearly define your practice’s specific needs before beginning your search, thoroughly…

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Mental Health Patient Portal Software: Increasing Patient Comfort and Reducing Costs

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Times are changing in the medical field, and it’s not hard to see why. Modern technology has brought about a myriad of benefits, facilitating higher efficiency, accuracy and convenience for both doctors and patients alike. Through the use of mental health EMR software, for example, psychiatrists are now providing patients with easy access to their…

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