Compliance | Meaningful Use | EHR | Interoperability | MIPS
There are many ways electronic health records (EHRs) ensure data is accurate and healthcare operations run smoothly, allowing specialty care providers and their teams to better serve patients. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognized these benefits – including enhanced coordination of care, improved public health reporting, increased patient engagement, and better security – and created the Meaningful Use program in 2011 to encourage providers to incorporate EHRs into their operations. This program has changed over the years, and there are important requirements and updates all practices should brush up on to maintain compliance.
Patient Engagement | EHR | Patient Care
Much of the dialogue about EHRs centers on their ability to streamline clinic operations. But that’s not their only value: The right EHR enables medical practices to improve patient outcomes.
Practice Management | EHR | Front & Back Office Performance
It takes more than clinical expertise for specialty healthcare providers to deliver outstanding care. They also must have a well-run practice to keep operations smooth and patients happy, especially in today's world of healthcare consumerism. Practice administrators take charge of this effort, managing the intricate web of scheduling, billing, patient communication, and much more. It's a critical role in any practice that requires a diverse skill set and tireless work ethic.
Medicare reimbursement involves a complex series of rules, qualifications, and calculations, which change annually. It’s critical for specialty practices to stay on top of each year’s changes so you can be prepared for how they might affect your bottom line. This guide will address: 1. How Medicare Reimbursement Works 2. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 3. Proposed 2025 Changes to Medicare Reimbursement 4. How to Maximize Your Revenue from Medicare 5. The Future of Medicare Reimbursement
Patient Engagement | EHR | MedSpa
What Does Patient Engagement Mean? Patient engagement encompasses every experience, encounter, or interaction where the patient engages with your practice. In today's digital age, this often involves patients interacting with online portals, mobile apps, or digital experiences on the practice's devices. Patients may use these tools to schedule appointments, shop for products, watch informational videos, view before-and-after photos, sign consent and intake forms, and review pre- and post-treatment instructions.
No one likes getting “ghosted” – abruptly being cut off from contact – and that includes when patients don’t show up for appointments. Unfortunately, patient no-shows are common, especially for outpatient clinics, which have an average no-show rate of 27%.
A medical practice is a business, but it’s a business like no other. Managing a private medical clinic is a complex job that presents many challenges.
Nothing is more important to a healthcare provider than the safety of their patients — and in 2024, that includes the safety of patient data.
