From Capterra comes this great infographic showing the Top 20 Most Popular Electronic Medical Records Software Solutions.
For more on how they compiled the data go to Topping the Charts: The 20 Most Popular EMR Solutions
© 2011 Capterra, Inc.
Medical Practice Trends Podcast 32: The Changing Security Landscape – How Healthcare is Becoming More of a Target
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
MPT Podcast 32 - The Changing Security Landscape – The How Healthcare is Becoming More of a Target, with guest Mike Meikle of Hawkthorne Group Consulting
This Issue (5:30):
- Why hackers are targeting healthcare and why medical practices should be concerned
- The impact of data breaches
- Why medicine is particularly vulnerable
- Some steps that healthcare providers can take now
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HITECH Act and Medicare Incentives
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the Fox Group, a point by point overview for physician practices regarding the incentives, eligibility rules, and deadlines in the HITECH Act.
EMR By The Numbers – A Video Infographic
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yes, it is a commercial for GE Healthcare, but it is still cool to watch. And for those doctors trying to convince their partners about the benefits of electronic medical records (EMR), this video does list some additional points to consider.
How much does an average doctor get to keep out of every dollar they earn? How much time is spent on non-billable activities? See why using an integrated electronic medical records (EMR) system that incorporates scheduling, billing, insurance claims management, and patient records goes beyond just proving ”meaningful use.” Watch this entertaining and informative vinfographic (video infographic) from GE Healthcare´s Centricity Advance.
Medical Practice Trends Podcast 29: EHR Update 1
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
MPT Podcast 29 - EHR Update 1, with guest Mary Pat Whaley of ManageMyPractice.com. Ms. Whaley brings us up-to-date on the latest in the EHR news, including the new HIPAA 5010 regulations and upcoming ICD10 coding rules.
This Issue (9:16):
- Why doing EHR just for the money might not be such a good idea
- How to find certified EHR vendors
- Should you declare Meaningful Use for Medicaid or Medicare?
- Is your EHR system compliant with HIPAA 5010 regulations?
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Meaningful Use Steps and the EHR Incentive Timeline
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Learn what your medical practice needs to do to demonstrate ”Meaningful Use” and receive $44000+ in HITECH stimulus incentives. In part 2 of the HITECH series, Dr. Laffel goes into more details about the HITECH timeline. Brought to you by practicefusion.com
Medical Practice Trends Podcast 28: HITRUST Alliance & Keeping Your PHI Secure
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
MPT Podcast 28 - HITRUST Alliance & Keeping Your PHI Secure, with guest Mike Meikle, of Hawkthorne Group Consulting. Mr. Meikle explains what the HITRUST Alliance is and how they can help medical practices cut through some of the regulatory clutter.
This Issue (5:33):
- What is the HITRUST Alliance and why should you care?
- How does this tie in with HIPAA and HITECH regulations?
- How HITRUST can help practices cut through the regulatory clutter
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Meaningful Use Resource Website
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What is Meaningful Use?
Here is a video from a cool EMR/Meaningful Use Website, whatismeaingfuluse.com.
Brought to you by Expert EMR.
Medical Practice Trends Podcast 26: Social Media and the Medical Practice
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
MPT Podcast 26 - Social Media and the Medical Practice, with guest Joseph Kim MD, President of Medical Communications Media Inc.
This Issue (9:41):
- How specialty social media can be valuable for physicians
- Should you engage your patients on a social media site?
- How to stay on the right side of the law
- Patient portals and communicating safely with patients
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The Stages of Meaningful Use from HIMSS – Video
September 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Meaningful Use – What you need to know at every stage from HIMSS
From GE Healthcare comes this video showing the current roll out of Meaningful Use Stage 1 criteria as well as Stage 2 and Stage 3 projections.
