EHR
Interoperability and HIE: What the Differences are and How They Contribute to the ENT Healthcare IT Environment
For starters, Interoperability is the ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged.Health Information Exchange (HIE) refers to the process that allows two or more systems to exchange information and provides longitudinal access to that information. In its purist form, technology is not a requirement for these systems to operate.Both these systems will contribute as technology becomes more systematic in the healthcare system. The widespread adoption and use of…
5 Ways Cloud-Based EHR Is the Best Choice for ENT Providers
Finding the right EHR system is a crucial decision for an independent ENT practice. The right EHR will improve your practice’s efficiency, help you attest to Meaningful Use, improve patient communication and care, and provide medication management – ultimately stopping leaks in your practice’s revenue cycle and improving your bottom line.How well a system ultimately meets the needs of an independent practice largely depends on how well the practice defines its needs and matches them before selecting a platform. A…
6 Ways to Prepare for MIPS Implementation in Your ENT Office
MIPS is sending out shock waves. And there’s no doubt, MIPS can be intimidating.But let’s face it, this probably isn’t your first experience with healthcare reform. Most ENT clinicians have managed to survive Meaningful Use, so there’s a good chance you can handle the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, better known as MIPS. Download Free Guide: Don't Let MACRA MIPS You in the ButtAn ENT clinician’s survival guide to MIPSTo survive in MIPS territory, you must wrap your head around these…
How Will MIPS Impact Your ENT Practice?
With MIPS on the horizon, what changes can you expect in your otolaryngology practice? How will he Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (aka, MIPS) affect your day-to-day life?ENT physicians will appreciate new focus on improved patient care -- and the financial rewards for their efforts. But that’s just one aspect of this brave new world. Download Free Guide: Don't Let MACRA MIPS You in the ButtBetter patient care & greater valueThe “Big 3” goals of MIPS are improved (and more accessible)…