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March 6th, 2013

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EHR / EMR / Meaningful Use / e-Prescribing / Workflow Analysis
HIPAA Compliance / Revenue Cycle Management

Mostashari: Sequestration will be difficult for MU program – March 6, 2013
“Sequestration, set to begin April 1, will prove to be a painful blow to the Meaningful Use Medicare incentive program, National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari said Wednesday, speaking to members of the press at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans.” Read More

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It has been said that change is the only constant in life. The EHR will come eventually, whether we like it or not. And as for me, I can’t wait. Far too many clinicians will spend a good portion of their day today hunting for charts — again.” – Jeffrey Wexler

News for Physicians in 2013

  • SURVEY REVEALS 1 IN 6 MEDICAL PRACTICES COULD SWITCH EHR VENDORS THIS YEAR Read More
  • Revenue Cycle Management Tip: As practices continue to deal with declining reimbursement, payers are exploring new payment models aimed at case-management in lieu of the traditional fee-for-service program. Here are some ways to prepare and respon Follow evidence-based practice guidelines • Track, analyze, and compile patient population data
    Use EHRs aggressively • Work together with hospitals to streamline the care process and control costs
    Ask payers about pay-for-performance programs    Read more
  • One very big cost savings suing EHRs – TRANSCRIPTION COSTS GONE – Let us show you how!!

CDC says EHR Adoption is up but they left out a big category in their survey!!!
http://ezehrconsulting.com/hearit/hin-the-news/cdcsurveyresult

Announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use

Allscripts in the News
Humana and Allscripts Target EHR Costs
Symantec, Allscripts Offer Security Risk Assessment Tool


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