by | January 5th, 2012

Clinical Informatics Certification: What’s it Worth?

Subspecialty in Clinical Informatics

Recently, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) chose to formally recognize clinical informatics as a certified subspecialty.

Many are wondering if the inception of this subspecialty will create new opportunities for physicians. Should docs start immersing themselves in health IT education now? What benefits would that reap?

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by | January 4th, 2012

4 Questions to Ask Before EHR Implementation

Implementing an EHR for your practice results in Ibuprofen abuse without proper planning. However, ensuring your practice is prepared is often cumbersome, and online research can lead to dead-ends and roundabout explanations.

How do you plan for EHR implementation? How do you prepare your practice? Below is a list of four questions to ask yourself before implementing your new EHR.

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by | January 3rd, 2012

Accounts Receivable Best Practices: Comprehensive Rules Engine

AR Best Practices #1

According the Medical Group Management Association, on average, U.S. medical practices are failing to collect 25% of the money they’re owed for treating patients. That means $125 billion is left on the table every year.

The convoluted processes of revenue cycle management and accounts receivable allow too many underpayments, denials and ignored claims to fall through the cracks.

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by | January 2nd, 2012

Joining an HIE or RHIO? Navigate the Opt-In/Opt-Out Decision Carefully

Health Information Exchange Opt-in or Opt-out

Once you’ve deployed an EHR system in your practice, your next step will be getting connected with other providers. Engaging in health information exchange (HIE) is a tenet of meaningful use and an extremely valuable utilization of EHR technology.

Whether you’re joining a statewide HIE network or a regional health information organization (RHIO), you’ll be communicating the transition to your patients, who must be notified of the change in accordance with state laws.

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