Have You Met Your “Meaningful Use” Deadlines to be HIPAA Compliant?
“Meaningful Use” Defined Meaningful use is the set of standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Incentive Programs that governs the use of electronic health records and allows eligible providers and hospitals to earn incentive payments by meeting specific criteria. The goal of meaningful use is to promote the spread of […]
The Latest EHR Rules and Guidelines
The government is working on changing the health industry into the digital age and has provided reimbursement incentives and an electronic medical records deadline for those who adopt electronic medical records (EMR). However, along with the benefits from the government there are also penalties for those who do not meet the electronic medical records deadline […]
Why Do Managed IT Services Work Better Than In-house Departments?
In the world of IT services, the role of an IT consultant demands a higher level of involvement than you would find in other industries. Where IT consulting relationships really stand apart from the rest is in the managed IT services that many IT consultants offer their clients. DEFINE MANAGED IT SERVICES That begs the […]
What is HIPAA and How Will it Effect Your Medical Practice
If you have a medical practice and you’ve been wondering, “What is HIPAA and what does it mean to my medical practice?” you’re not alone. Please read on: HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This act sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. The deadline for HIPAA compliance was September 23, […]
Medical Practice EMR
What Exactly is EMR and EHR? EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) are paperless digital and computerized systems for maintaining patient data. EMR was made to reduce documentation errors and increase efficiency. All health care providers are required to begin building an EMR and EHR systems following HIPAA Compliance. HIPAA is an […]
Save Money & Time With Your Own Help Desk
Have you ever found yourself in front of a computer problem and end up spending the next hour trying to look up the resolution? While one hour might not seem like a lot, those hours can add up to a major loss of productivity. Utilizing a proper Help Desk keeps that worry to the side. […]