Have you ever considered the impact of data breaches on the healthcare industry? Each year, the U.S. healthcare sector loses around $6.5 billion due to these breaches, putting sensitive patient information at risk. Data...
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Have you ever considered the impact of data breaches on the healthcare industry? Each year, the U.S. healthcare sector loses around $6.5 billion due to these breaches, putting sensitive patient information at risk. Data...
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Imagine skimming through a pile of paperwork, regulations, and deadlines every day. This is the reality for credentialing specialists who guarantee that healthcare providers meet the necessary qualifications and...
The Top EHR KPIs to Track for Optimal Performance
Did you know that effectively tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) can lead to significant enhancements in practice efficiency and patient care? The key to performance boosting is being able to pinpoint exactly...
Geriatrics EHR Implementation: Best Practices for a Smooth Transition
Did you know that a recent EHR report found that practices spend, on average, $1,200 per year per user on their EHR system? Implementation is a crucial part of this process, which can ensure that the investment...
A Reliable Practice Management EHR Software: Practice EHR
Are you tired of managing endless paperwork and keeping track of daily appointments at your practice? If so, switching to a reliable practice management EHR software could be the solution you need to simplify your tasks...
From Paper to Digital: Transitioning to EHR System in Physical Therapy
A 2022 Pennsylvania study revealed that individuals over 60 using EHR-PT referrals had a 26.2% lower risk of readmission or mortality compared to those without. This study highlighted the significance of physical...
How Practice EHR Guides Can Help You Use Your EHR System Easily?
Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of features available in an all-in-one EHR system like Practice EHR, unsure of how to fully utilize them? Many practices face these challenges, which...
Adapting EHR To Your Small Specialty Practice
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Internal Medicine EHR Solutions: Features Every Practice Needs
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5 Essential Tips for Maximizing Reimbursements in Urology EHR Billing
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Streamlining Patient Care: The Role of ENT EHR Solutions
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20 Questions to Ask an EHR Vendor Before Making the Switch
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The Role of Technology in Effective Revenue Cycle Management Services
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The Rise of KIOSK Technology in Healthcare for Better Customer Service
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A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing e-Prescribing Systems in Healthcare
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EHR vs. EMR: Know the Difference | Practice EHR
The healthcare industry has long been struggling with the idea of technology. After centuries of handwritten patient records, the switch to electronic medical records (EMRs) was a big one. But now, there’s another shift...
CMS Requirements for MIPS 2022: What’s at Stake?
In 2022, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program is even more complex than it has been in the past. By law, the program is structured such that 1 out of every 2 clinicians will be penalized up to 9% each...
MIPS Reporting: Introducing Health eFilings, our MIPS Reporting Partner
In case you missed the big news, Practice EHR has partnered with Health eFilings!
New Codes Provide Reason to Review Care Management Services
The new year begins with subtle but important changes to the Care Management Service codes and reporting guidelines. Remember, these are the time-based codes that compensate the practice for the time spent by clinical...
New ICD-10-CM Codes Take Effect in October: Let the Changes Begin!
The days are getting longer, the air a little crisper, the eastern states are showing signs of fall colors – it must be time to update the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. A short blog cannot cover every change, but we want...
Practice EHR Named to Top 20 and Frontrunner Industry Software Lists
It’s that time of year again, and we are honored to humbly announce the recognition Practice EHR has earned by being named to not one, but two, top industry software lists.
April Product Updates: Top 5 Scheduling Enhancements to Improve Your Workflow
It happens. There is a major software upgrade and visions of your wish-list items dance through your head. Only to find out that few, if any of those changes directly impact your practice. A similar feeling of when the...
Practice EHR Launches New Webinar Series
Practice EHR is launching a free webinar series in May to educate physicians and medical practice managers on a variety of healthcare information technology topics. The engaging webinars are fast-paced,...
You Asked, We Answered
Anyone who has ever used a piece of software has found themselves asking “why doesn’t it do “x!” An electronic health record (EHR) is no exception and perhaps is even more likely to generate an extensive wish list from...
The Small Things Make a Big Difference
“New and Improved” – we have all seen those words in bold letters on a commercial or sales flyer. But what is really new – improved? And do those changes really impact me? Within the world of software sometimes the...
Top Strategies for Enhancing Data Security in EHR Systems
Have you ever considered the impact of data breaches on the healthcare industry? Each year, the U.S. healthcare sector loses around $6.5 billion due to these breaches, putting sensitive patient information at risk. Data...
Navigating Challenges: Common Issues Faced by Credentialing Specialists
Imagine skimming through a pile of paperwork, regulations, and deadlines every day. This is the reality for credentialing specialists who guarantee that healthcare providers meet the necessary qualifications and...
The Top EHR KPIs to Track for Optimal Performance
Did you know that effectively tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) can lead to significant enhancements in practice efficiency and patient care? The key to performance boosting is being able to pinpoint exactly...
Geriatrics EHR Implementation: Best Practices for a Smooth Transition
Did you know that a recent EHR report found that practices spend, on average, $1,200 per year per user on their EHR system? Implementation is a crucial part of this process, which can ensure that the investment...
A Reliable Practice Management EHR Software: Practice EHR
Are you tired of managing endless paperwork and keeping track of daily appointments at your practice? If so, switching to a reliable practice management EHR software could be the solution you need to simplify your tasks...
From Paper to Digital: Transitioning to EHR System in Physical Therapy
A 2022 Pennsylvania study revealed that individuals over 60 using EHR-PT referrals had a 26.2% lower risk of readmission or mortality compared to those without. This study highlighted the significance of physical...
How Practice EHR Guides Can Help You Use Your EHR System Easily?
Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of features available in an all-in-one EHR system like Practice EHR, unsure of how to fully utilize them? Many practices face these challenges, which...
Adapting EHR To Your Small Specialty Practice
You're managing a small specialty practice, but no matter how hard you try, there’s always something inefficient with the way things work every day. Your EHR system does not cater to the unique challenges of your...
Internal Medicine EHR Solutions: Features Every Practice Needs
Internists, or Doctors of Internal Medicine, are at the forefront of diagnosing, treating, and providing compassionate care for adults facing various health issues. Their expertise spans from managing everyday health...
5 Essential Tips for Maximizing Reimbursements in Urology EHR Billing
A growing issue for urology care providers is that many claims are denied due to billing errors. This underscores the importance of mastering urology medical billing to ensure that practices receive the reimbursements...