Posts by Integrity Support
Assessing Your Practice’s EHR Needs
Deciding on an EHR system is not is not as simple as going out and buying some hardware and software. The EHR system will become a core component in the running of your healthcare practice. As such, any problems that are introduced with the implementation of an EHR that isn’t the right match for your…
Read MoreAre EHR Systems Regulated by the Government?
At present, EHR systems are not directly regulated by the government, although some people are calling for legislation to change this. However, EHR systems are not exempt from complying with certain laws. Responsibility for Data Protection Since EHR systems handle sensitive data, they must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, legislation designed…
Read MoreEpic Systems Corporation Accused Of Fraud
Epic Systems Corporation a leading EHR system provider, is facing a lawsuit that alleges its system fraudulently bills Medicare and Medicaid more than it should for anesthesia services.1 The lawsuit was initiated by Geraldine Petrowski, a former employee of WakeMed Health in Raleigh, North Carolina, under the False Claims Act. The terms of the act…
Read More4 Tips to Help Streamline Your EHR System’s Workflow
An EHR system is an indispensable tool for a modern healthcare service provider. Despite this, it is not uncommon to hear some healthcare providers raise concerns about their EHR system—concerns often related to workflow. Here are four ways to streamline your EHR system’s workflow. 1. Introduce A Feedback System Letting users explain what they like…
Read MoreWhat Is the Future of EHR Security?
Security is one of the most important considerations when using an EHR system. EHR security is vital to protect confidential and sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. Any healthcare provider who ignores EHR security could face severe financial vulnerabilities as a result of a breach. The requirements for EHR security are specified in…
Read MoreIs Third-Party Mental Health Billing Worth the Cost?
At first glance, mental health billing assistance would seem to be a wise investment for behavioral health providers. It removes the overhead associated with in-house billing. However, determining whether it is the right option for a particular healthcare provider requires a certain amount of analysis. In some cases, it will undoubtedly be the best option,…
Read MoreDoes Using an EHR Really Save Time in Your Workday?
EHR vendors highlight how to save time by using their systems, but these claims are not often backed up by concrete examples. Like all software products, the benefits depend on a number of factors. Perhaps the most significant one is ease of use. If people struggle to find their way around the interface, then they…
Read MoreUnintentional Fraud: Can It Impact Your Healthcare Practice?
The accusation of fraud in healthcare services implies that a person intentionally and willingly tried to gain a financial benefit by making false claims to receive money or compensation to which they are not legitimately entitled. Unintentional fraud, often referred to as abuse, is any unintentional practice that results in an overpayment to the healthcare…
Read MorePhysician, Heal Thyself: When Healthcare Providers Suffer From Seasonal Affective Disorder
As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, a significant number of people will develop symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that affects people primarily throughout the fall and winter, although it can also affect people in spring and summer. The causes of seasonal affective disorder are not fully…
Read MoreState of Emergency: How the National Response to the Opioid Epidemic Could Affect Healthcare Providers
President Trump has stated that he will declare a national emergency to address what he referred to as the nation’s opioid epidemic. He has declared that the administration is going to spend a lot of time, effort and money in dealing with the opioid epidemic. Is There an Opioid Epidemic? There is unquestionably widespread abuse…
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