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Assessing Your Practice’s EHR Needs

Assessing Your Practice’s EHR Needs

By Integrity Support / December 29, 2017

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…

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Are EHR Systems Regulated by the Government

Are EHR Systems Regulated by the Government?

By Integrity Support / December 22, 2017

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…

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Epic Systems Corporation Accused Of Fraud

Epic Systems Corporation Accused Of Fraud

By Integrity Support / December 15, 2017

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…

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4 Tips to Help Streamline Your EHR System's Workflow

4 Tips to Help Streamline Your EHR System’s Workflow

By Integrity Support / December 7, 2017

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…

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What Is the Future of EHR Security

What Is the Future of EHR Security?

By Integrity Support / November 29, 2017

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…

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Is Third-Party Medical Billing Assistance Worth the Cost

Is Third-Party Medical Billing Assistance Worth the Cost?

By Integrity Support / November 22, 2017

At first glance, medical billing assistance would seem to be a wise investment for healthcare providers. It removes the overhead associated with in-house billing. However, determining whether it is the right…

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The Increasing Prevalence of Depression in Society

The Increasing Prevalence of Depression in Society

By Integrity Support / November 15, 2017

Figures from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that 6.7 percent of American people over 18 experienced at least one episode of depression in 2015.1 This is consistent…

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Does Using an EHR Really Save Time in Your Workday

Does Using an EHR Really Save Time in Your Workday?

By Integrity Support / November 7, 2017

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…

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Unintentional Fraud Can It Impact Your Healthcare Practice

Unintentional Fraud: Can It Impact Your Healthcare Practice?

By Integrity Support / October 30, 2017

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…

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seasonal affective disorder

Physician, Heal Thyself: When Healthcare Providers Suffer From Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Integrity Support / October 20, 2017

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…

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