Health IT & The Physicians Practice
Family practitioners and specialists will serve a vital role in the healthcare reform era, and technology can go a long way to making them more effective. However, for private practices, many IT investments may seem confusing or out of reach. This special editorial compilation features a collection of articles that highlight the successful health IT implementation strategies of several physicians practices throughout the United States. |
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 Physicians: Health IT Success Depends On YouEditor In Chief Ken Congdon discusses the impact health IT has on physicians and the role doctors play in the success of technology initiatives. |
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Free EHR Proves Effective For Solo Practitioner An independent physician finds the EHR functionality she needs in a free platform. Reduce AR Days With Web-Based Billing Software New billing software helped Adventist Health Medical Group cut nearly 30 days from its AR cycle.
North Texas Specialty Physicians built its own HIE and is reaping benefits. Document Management Provides Six-Figure Savings
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Physician Group Takes Charge Of Its HIE Destiny
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The Reality Of EHR Use In The Physicians Practice Government incentives are motivating physicians practices to purchase EHRs, but it’s clear that EHR use varies widely from practice to practice, as does the value each office gets from the technology. |
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By implementing a new medical claims clearinghouse, Pee Dee Orthopaedic Associates’ past-due claims outperform MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) standards.
The Mankato Clinic’s new Web-based performance analytics tool helps funnel what would be an overwhelming amount of clinical data into a streamlined package that helps to identify core measures. Meaningful Use Does Matter To Radiologists Many radiologists believe Meaningful Use (MU) requirements don’t apply to them, but RMI (Regional Medical Imaging) is proving that MU will be instrumental in moving the radiology industry forward.
Telehealth enables convenient access to a wide range of health services, in turn helping to provide timely diagnosis and treatment. |
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The Keys To Successful Collections
Performance Analytics Enhance Core Measures
Telehealth Benefits The Patient And The Practitioner