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From primary care providers to general surgeons, caregivers throughout the medical industry are reaping the benefits of electronic medical record systems. For behavioral health organizations, especially, the advantages of switching to a mental health EMR software are many. Yet, few EMR vendors have produced a tried-and-true software solution suitable for behavioral health providers. With 1st…
EMR for Community Health Centers plays a vital role in enhancing care delivery for underserved populations. Community health centers and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) serve over 20 million patients annually, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. These centers provide essential medical care to uninsured and…
Denied claims are a large source of lost revenue for many healthcare organizations. Yet, physician practices often lack the resources to process them in a timely fashion. It is important for claims to be submitted accurately and error-free the first time around, to avoid revenue cycle setbacks and ensure timely reimbursement. One way to accomplish…
Big changes have been happening in the healthcare industry in the last few years, revolutionizing the care delivery process, the role that patients play in their care, and how medical records are stored and managed. With all of these changes taking place recently it should come as no surprise that 2014 is poised to be…
Ophthalmology is a unique branch of medicine that differs greatly from other specialties. It requires the use of electronic medical record software with ultra-specific capabilities that generic, multi-specialty systems simply cannot provide. Ophthalmology EMR vendors are better positioned to meet the needs of physicians in this field, as they often employ specialty-specific teams with a…
Mobile EMR for doctors is becoming increasingly essential as cell phone use continues to rise across the United States. Many individuals, including healthcare professionals, now rely on their mobile devices for both educational and work-related tasks. According to a Vitera survey conducted in August, 72% of healthcare professionals use their smartphones for professional purposes. For…
Voice recognition software for EMR has significantly transformed the way physicians document patient information. Before the introduction of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, doctors commonly relied on voice recognition tools to dictate notes, which were later transcribed by medical transcriptionists and added to paper records. Today, with the shift to digital record-keeping, voice recognition software…
The transition from ninth version of the Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) to the current ICD-10 version is going to require healthcare providers to make changes to the way that patient visits, procedures and medical treatments are coded. This is largely due to the fact that ICD-10 codes are more specific and the number of…