Mental health facility Palmetto Counseling and Consulting will begin an eClinicalWorks EMR system implementation. The mental health facility is switching its existing software solution to improve clinical workflows and enhance care coordination. The system-wide EHR software implementation will help to seamlessly connect healthcare providers through a unified system that integrates behavioral health solutions and medication [...]
Cancer treatment is costly in the United States. The costs will only continue to increase. It is estimated that by 2030 there will be a 34% increase from the year 2015 to reach $246 billion annually. Advancements in cancer care treatments and genomics have helped to produce advanced drugs to combat cancer, however, these drugs [...]
Healthcare interoperability is important to support the seamless exchange of health data between systems. Interoperability is not an endpoint but a journey. The use of digital technology solutions in healthcare has prompted the implementation of health IT systems and standards between payers and providers due to federal rulemaking and many incentives. Some health systems don’t [...]
Healthcare organizations are already overwhelmed to maintain their own IT services as they have a limited budget and are looking for different ways to outsource healthcare IT services to control the rising costs. When a practice outsources its clinical or medical billing operations the specialist can offer a particular service more efficiently and economically. An [...]
One of the largest EHR providers, Epic software solutions, has announced the launch of Connection Hub, a website for health IT vendors to report interoperability. The website will act as a platform allowing vendors to list their apps and self-report that they have achieved success in data exchange with Epic electronic health records software. The [...]
Digital tools in healthcare have taken a solid place to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve care for patients. Healthcare providers have not shown resistance to deploying Electronic Health Records Software, E-Prescribing EMR Software, and Patient portal platforms. Clinicians know that patients of today not only expect good clinical encounters but want the best patient [...]
Medical billing is a very important part of healthcare that cannot be ignored by clinicians. Efficient medical billing ensures that staff members and physicians get paid on time and keeps a practice running smoothly. Medical billing software and Revenue Cycle Management services Medical billers need to document all costs of a procedure performed before a [...]
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA laws to protect and secure sensitive patient data. The use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software system have improved healthcare delivery and patient care without a doubt, however, the risk of cybersecurity threats is prevalent. HIPAA and new technology The recent developments in technology have shaped HIPAA approaches in [...]
After the COVID-19 pandemic, it become difficult to proceed with in-person hospital visits. As the coronavirus cases increased in hospitals, there were concerns about unmet chronic care needs. Especially for patients suffering from cancer. The pandemic and cancer care These concerns became true. A study published in November 2020 revealed that because of the COVID-19 [...]
The Carolina-based community hospital system, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is set to implement cloud-based Cerner EHR Software, according to reporting from elkintribune. By deploying the Cerner EMR system the community hospital will be able to streamline its daily workflows and enhance patient safety for better health outcomes. Benefits of leveraging cloud-based EMR software solutions from [...]