3 Specialties Facing Important ICD-10 Code Changes
The imminent transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 tends to generate strong opinions. When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delayed ICD-10 implementation to October 1, 2015, some viewed it as a positive while others saw the move as a negative. No matter what your opinion, there’s no denying ICD-10 will usher in more diagnosis codes than ICD-9. CMS estimates […]
3 Ways to Drive Patient Engagement — Even with the Tech Averse
You recognize some benefits of your practice’s patient portal – easier registration, improved communication and, potentially, better outcomes for patients more involved in their own healthcare. But if you’re like most providers, your patients range from technology enthusiasts to a more reluctant/less digitally connected group. What’s the best strategy to engage these more challenging patients?
How to Handle Timely Filing Claim Denials for Your Practice
Claims denied for timely filing remain a major challenge for medical billers. Each insurance carrier follows their own guidelines on what constitutes filing claims in a timely fashion. Some insurers require claim submissions within 30 days and others allow up to two years. To cut your chances for these claim denials, follow their guidelines.
10 Quick Tips to Optimize ICD-10 Training
Barring any further delays, 2015 looks like the year all U.S. medical providers transition to the new ICD-10 coding system. So come October 1st, many providers could be holding a collective breath, hoping for a smooth transition without any big surprises, cash flow disruptions, or hits to productivity. Hoping is good, preparing is better. But […]
What Cardiologists Need from their Health IT Software in 2015
Power Your Practice continues to focus on the state of individual medical specialties and the functionality each requires from their health IT. In this updated post, we take a closer look at cardiology with its distinct set of challenges and requirements.
Cloud Security Q&A: Answering Top Questions and Concerns
If you’ve ever wondered about the security of data stored on the cloud — and where the information actually goes — you’re not alone. Many providers and practice managers ask these and other important questions about cloud security. We recently asked Saul Waizer, CareCloud’s Director of Cloud Technologies, for some answers.
What Pulmonologists Need from Their Health IT Software in 2015
Each medical specialty faces a distinctive set of challenges and, as a result, demands different software functionality. In this updated installment of our specialty snapshot series, we look at the field of pulmonology and identify the kind of software functionality pulmonologists need to prosper.
How to Modernize Your EHR Without Huge Upfront Costs
Modernizing your medical practice software — including your electronic health records — shouldn’t force you to choose between early retirement and a giant upfront payment for a server-based system. Also, watch out for EHR vendors with all-or-nothing agreements or who spring a bunch of hidden costs on you right after you commit. Instead, look for […]
Strategies to Navigate Meaningful Use in 2015
Meaningful Use changing requirements, shifting deadlines, and all-or-nothing criteria for incentive payments could create more confusion and frustration for physicians in 2015. What’s a well-meaning physician or practice manager to do?
Is Your Medical Appointment Software Making a Great Impression?
A strong start helps swimmers and runners win a race. Medical appointment scheduling software works the same way. Similar to your front office staff, appointment schedulers contribute to all-important patient impressions of you and your practice. With many different scheduling software solutions on the market today, how do you choose the right one for […]