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If you manage the finances in a healthcare provider agency, it may seem that paying for individual EHR users is a good way to keep a tight rein on your EHR budget, but it is likely to be costing you more to do this. Generally speaking, EHR software systems turn out to be more expensive…

EHR for solo practitioners is an absolute necessity. Over 70 percent of solo practitioners and small medical practices have installed EHR systems. The remainder will need to embrace the technology if they are to continue to provide services to patients who will be using insurance or Medicare to pay for their treatment. Solo practitioners who…

While the primary focus of a healthcare practice is to provide treatment for patients, the provider also needs to generate sufficient income to stay in business. That makes billing functions extremely important, and EHR features for Medicaid billing help to streamline the process. 7 EHR Features for Medicaid Billing Flexibility Unlike Medicare, which works the…

Medical billing clearinghouse fees are fees that are added on to contracted fees by most EHR software providers who process claims on behalf of healthcare providers.1 It can be quite difficult for a healthcare provider to work out what clearinghouse fees’ effect on bottom line will be. The following are some important aspects to take…

Healthcare practitioners can ensure they’re properly compensated for their services by having intake staff ask the right client payment questions. If the intake staff doesn’t ask the proper client payment questions, it can mean time spent correcting mistakes and collecting on unpaid accounts and can add up to significant lost revenue. By developing a standardized…

When comparing the benefits of EHR vs. paper records, many aspects should be taken into consideration. Many healthcare practitioners recognize the benefits of using EHR vs. paper records but have years of paper records already established. This presents a dilemma over the expense of converting paper records to EHRs. In the long run, the cost…

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act mandates protocols to protect patient healthcare data. Every healthcare practice using electronic healthcare records must meet HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of patients’ electronic health records. It is the practice’s responsibility to make sure that EHR software meets these HIPAA requirements. To make sure that your…

Digital technology has revolutionized the delivery of medical care, and the role of EHRs in digitizing health care is continually growing in importance. The adoption of EHR systems has been driven by the need to deliver better outcomes, improve patient experience and keep costs under control. Influence of EHRs in Digitizing Health Care In less…