Countdown to PAINWeek 2024: A Look at Digital Solutions for Pain Management
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Digital solutions are revolutionizing pain management, and PAINWeek 2024 is the place to see it all unfold! The leading event for pain management professionals brings together experts and practitioners at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to showcase how various digital tools drive advancements from the clinic to the patients’ lives.
Join us this September 3–6 to explore the promising future of pain management. This event is a prime opportunity to learn how integrating digital health solutions, from electronic health records to mobile apps, can benefit your practice and improve patient outcomes.
The countdown to PAIN Week 2024 is on, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Streamlining Clinical Workflow with EHRs
Enhanced Pain Management Electronic Health Records Software (EHRs) continue to be an essential part of any pain clinic’s efforts to enhance the quality of care and operational efficiency.
Pain management EHRs consolidate all patient data into a single, easily accessible record. This allows for better tracking of patient progress and seamless integration with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and telehealth applications.
From Paper to Digital: A Pain Management Practice’s Journey
“Converting to electronic medical records with 1st Providers Choice is one of the best business decisions I have made to date. The staff is professional, incredibly knowledgeable, terrific instructors, and eager to help at a moment’s notice. Any transitions made in my practice, such as converting to electronic prescriptions including controlled medications, have been smooth.”
— Janet L. Wasson, M.D.
Potomac Center for Chronic Pain Management
Discover how the right EHR system can transform your pain management practice! Visit our booth 108 for a live demo of our pain-specific software and learn how to enjoy these benefits:
- • Accelerate prescription approvals with electronic prior authorization of prescriptions or ePA.
- • Enhance patient safety and compliance with a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) or integrated PDMP interface with pain EHR software.
- • Securely prescribe controlled substances with electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS).
Telehealth and Remote Monitoring for Continuous Care
Remote monitoring devices are revolutionizing patient care in pain management by providing real-time insights into patient health, enhancing the precision of treatments, and supporting continuous care.
At PAINWeek 2024, you may engage in a fascinating topic on remote patient and therapeutic monitoring (RPM/RTM) and AI, featuring experts from Weill Cornell Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, and Lund University. The session will explore how combined RPM/RTM and AI can improve patient outcomes through shared decision-making and harness potential revenue opportunities for clinics.
Enhance your pain management practice with our advanced telemedicine integration! Our software seamlessly connects with leading telehealth technologies, including Polycom and other preferred video conferencing systems. This integration allows you to control the far-end camera for enhanced examinations and more accurate remote consultations.
Addressing Biases with AI and Machine Learning
AI is making waves at PAIN Week 2024, and the presenters are excited to share how it can positively influence pain management! This year’s sessions will make sense of the complex lessons of AI and machine learning lessons.
One practical application is the AI scribe, which some pain specialists already use to capture real-time patient conversations. The AI-powered tool records patients’ descriptions of their pain and suggests relevant questions so physicians can gain a complete picture of the patient’s history. This allows clinicians to focus on engaging with the patient during the visit and then review and adjust the notes afterward.
Make sure to join the three-part discussion where you’ll learn about enhancing equity in pain management, addressing potential biases, and exploring the real-world impact of these technologies on patient outcomes. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see how AI can drive meaningful improvements in your practice.
Boost Engagement with mHealth Applications
Lastly, don’t miss out on the exciting developments in mobile health (mHealth) applications being showcased in Las Vegas! Pain management apps are enhancing patient engagement, communication, and treatment adherence in unprecedented ways.
This year’s sessions will delve into how mHealth can assist you in complying with healthcare regulations and effectively integrating these tools into your practice. Hear from experts at Uprise Health, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, and CCG Healthcare on the advantages of mHealth, including compliance, adding value, revenue opportunities, and real-world clinical outcomes.
Financial Incentives for Digital Integration
Adopting digital solutions for diagnosing and managing pain conditions can have favorable clinical and administrative outcomes, as well as financial benefits.
With over 100 telehealth services covered under Medicare, telehealth and mHealth platforms (used alongside telehealth) can potentially boost revenue through Medicare reimbursements. This can offset the upfront costs of implementing pain-tailored technologies in pain practices.
While practices may not yet see the same trend for AI and machine learning, switching to the top pain management EHR already provides plenty of avenues for incentives.
For Pain Clinics Planning to Switch from Paper Charts
Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program (formerly Meaningful Use): Clinics can receive financial incentives by demonstrating meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
How to Benefit:
- • Choose an EHR system that meets certification criteria.
- • Implement EHR with features supporting e-prescribing, electronic exchange of health information, and patient access to their health data.
- • Complete the required stages of meaningful use to qualify for incentive payments.
MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System): MIPS includes a Promoting Interoperability category where clinics can earn positive payment adjustments based on EHR use.
How to Benefit:
- • Implement and use pain management software to fulfill MIPS requirements.
- • Focus on data exchange, patient engagement, and improving clinical processes through EHR functionalities.
- • Report performance measures that demonstrate the effective use of EHR.
CMS Advanced Payment Models (APMs): Participation in APMs can result in additional incentive payments and reduced financial risk.
How to Benefit:
- • Utilize EHR to meet the data collection and reporting requirements of APMs.
- • Enhance care coordination and patient management through EHR capabilities.
Pain clinics that have not yet earned incentives from their current systems should consider upgrading to 1st Providers Choice’s certified pain management EMR software. Call 480-782-1116 to speak with our experts.
Embracing Digital Health with 1st Providers Choice
The digital age is here for pain management! EHRs ensure seamless patient data management; telehealth offers instant access to specialists; AI and machine learning provide next-level diagnostics and personalized treatment; and mHealth apps put powerful tools in patients’ hands.
Mark your calendars for the PAINWeek Conference 2024, the event of the year for healthcare professionals in pain management! Visit 1st Providers Choice’s booth #108 to experience our revolutionary pain management EHR software and discover how we can transform your practice.
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