OEIS 2024: OBL Excellence with 1st Provider’s Choice

As a healthcare professional, you understand the challenges of navigating the intricate web of regulatory compliance while striving to deliver high-quality care. To help you overcome these complexities and stay at the forefront of your field, we invite you to join the 12th Annual National Scientific Meeting from May 15th to 17th. 

The Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS) will host this year’s event, which aims to provide a remarkable opportunity to explore innovative solutions for office-based labs, including electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) systems. 

Don’t miss this annual scientific meeting to connect with industry experts, gain invaluable insights, and explore cutting-edge solutions for optimizing your OBL practice. Join 1st Providers Choice at the prestigious Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada for an unforgettable networking experience.

Must-Attend Sessions at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel

This year’s OEIS meeting presents a dynamic lineup of sessions to enrich your understanding and skills in the OBL landscape. 

Strategic Marketing Workshop. Craft a solid business strategy to elevate your OBL’s visibility and success.

Legal Session. Join the panel of attorneys for an interactive discussion about enhancing compliance in your practice.

3rd Annual Technology Forum. The OEIS conference encourages you to explore the tools necessary to address Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) lesions.

After attending these sessions, experience the captivating atmosphere of the City of Light at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Indulge in the lavish amenities while learning about the latest developments in outpatient and endovascular science.

The Unique Needs of OBLs: Demystified

EHR providers specializing in office-based labs (OBLs) or ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) understand the unique workflows, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards specific to these settings. They can offer tailored EHR solutions to facilitate smooth operations within the office-based lab environment.

As a reputable EHR company, our team can help you understand the software solutions complementing your OBL. We will discuss the advantages of EHRs during the conference, including:

Compliance and Regulation

OBLs are subject to various regulatory requirements and standards, including data privacy (such as HIPAA) and lab accreditation. Working with an EHR provider familiar with these regulations ensures that you work with EHR software that maintains compliance and reduces the risk of violations or associated penalties.

Integration Capabilities

Many OBLs utilize various diagnostic devices for imaging, cardiac, or pulmonary function testing. Integrating these devices with the EHR system enables the seamless transfer of diagnostic data and images, helping professionals such as interventional radiologists who rely on accurate imaging results for treatment planning.

A specialized EHR provider can also offer integration capabilities with laboratory equipment, billing systems, and other software applications commonly used in OBLs.

Enhanced Clinical Decision Support

Specialized EMR software systems with clinical decision support features can help improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for OBL providers. These features include:

– Alerts for abnormal lab results

– Drug interaction checks

– Evidence-based clinical guidelines

– Predictive analytics tools

Support and Training

Training and ongoing support are crucial when implementing a new EHR system or transitioning to a specialized EHR platform, especially for professionals such as interventional cardiologists. This helps ensure that staff members can adopt and utilize the system successfully.

A satisfied business manager from a Nebraska-based clinic recently shared their experience with IMS, a specialized EHR platform provided by 1st Providers Choice. During the first two months of transitioning to a paperless system, the clinic managed to increase productivity even during training and the implementation process. As they continue to use the software, they discover more capabilities that benefit their doctors, billing coordinators, and front desk staff.

Discover more testimonials to help you decide on your tailored EHR solutions.

Unleashing the Potential of EHRs for OBLs

EHR features enable outpatient labs to operate more efficiently, from managing lab orders to analyzing data. Through healthcare conferences, attendees discover these features live:

OBL Solution #1: Patient Information Management

Centralized Patient Records. EHR systems provide a centralized repository for patient information, including demographics, medical history, medications, and previous lab results, benefiting professionals such as vascular surgeons.

Customizable Profiles. OBLs can create customized patient profiles within the EHR, allowing efficient data management tailored to the lab’s needs.

Access Control. Electronic platforms offer role-based access control mechanisms to ensure only authorized personnel can update patient information.

OBL Solution #2: Order Management

Order Entry. OBLs can electronically generate orders for laboratory tests, office-based lab procedures, and other services directly within the software.

Decision Support Tools. EHRs may include clinical decision support features to assist providers in selecting tests and procedures using evidence-based guidelines.

Order Tracking. Digital platforms facilitate real-time order tracking, allowing OBL staff to monitor order status and receive alerts for pending or overdue orders.

OBL Solution #3: Results Management

Automated Capture. EHR systems simplify the capture and storage of laboratory test results and eliminate manual data entry.

Equipment Integration. Integrating with laboratory instruments allows you to transmit test results into the EMR or EHR software easily. This helps OBLs reduce turnaround times and minimize transcription errors.

Result Review. Staff can efficiently review and interpret test results within the interface, with options for flagging abnormal findings, annotating results, and initiating follow-up actions.

OBL Solution #4: Clinical Documentation

Structured Templates. Digital platforms provide pre-made templates for recording patient encounters, procedures, and clinical assessments. These templates ensure consistent documentation in office-based facilities.

Capture of Encounter Details. OBLs directly record chief complaints, physical exams, and treatment plans in the EMR healthcare system. Such capability supports effective care coordination across OBL team members.

Regulatory Compliance. EHR documentation features are crucial in ensuring regulatory compliance within OBLs. By leveraging these features, OBLs can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements during audits or inspections.

OBL Solution #5: Communication and Collaboration

Secure Messaging. EHR systems include secure messaging functionalities that enable your OBL staff to collaborate on patient care, share information, and coordinate follow-up without security risks to worry about.

Referral Management. An office-based laboratory can use the software to manage referrals to other providers or specialists. This ensures continuity of care for patients through efficient external communication.

OBL Solution #6: Billing Support

Charge Capture. Electronic platforms streamline the capture of billable services and procedures performed in the OBL. This guarantees that charges are accurately documented and submitted for reimbursement.

Coding Assistance. EHR systems may provide coding assistance tools, including built-in code lookup databases to help OBL staff assign appropriate billing codes and modifiers. Other coding tools consist of guidance prompts and compliance checks.

Claims Submission. Integrated billing functionalities allow OBLs to generate and submit claims electronically to payers. Such features help reduce administrative overhead and accelerate the revenue cycle.

OBL Solution #7: Quality Reporting and Analytics

Performance Tracking. With an EHR like IMS, OBLs can directly monitor performance metrics such as clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization. This helps boost the quality of care and enables OBLs to perform better.

Effortless Reporting. Software systems have user-friendly reporting tools and analytics dashboards. These tools make generating standard reports and quality measure reports a breeze. It saves valuable time for OBLs and ensures compliance with office-based lab requirements and accreditation.

Strategic Insights. By harnessing the data captured within the EHR, OBLs gain valuable insights into trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. This information empowers resource allocation and effective strategic planning.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your OBL operations! Swing by the 1st Providers Choice booth at the endovascular conference to explore innovative software technologies designed to optimize your workflow.

Tap Into Our Expertise 

At the OEIS Conference 2024, expect stimulating sessions from knowledgeable speakers covering evidence-based outcomes, legislative issues, patient safety, and more.

Join us at the annual scientific meeting 2024 and discover why 1st Providers Choice is the preferred EHR company provider for OBLs. Let’s meet at our booth to explore tailored systems, advice, and partnership opportunities!

Unable to attend the annual scientific conference? Schedule a demo at your convenience and improve your OBL efficiency with our EHR.