EMR/EHR

HIPAA – Current and Upcoming Changes

by | June 24, 2022 | EMR/EHR | 5 min read
Just like many other laws in our country, HIPAA is always evolving. HIPAA is one of, if not the most important law regarding the safekeeping and dissemination of medical records. The past few years have brought about a number of changes, that in turn, required HIPAA to evolve. Everything...

Exercising Social Distancing With Online Doctor Appointments

by | Updated June 27, 2022 | EMR/EHR | 6 min read
At a time where pandemics like the COVID-19 virus are widespread and signs or symptoms of infection are still unclear, many people will obviously want to be able to consult their doctor about preventative measures and treatment options. Unfortunately, some preventative measures, including social distancing and stay at home...

How to See & Ask the Doctor When You’re Stuck At Home

by | May 1, 2020 | EMR/EHR | 4 min read
During this time, there is an increasing concern for how to adapt to this new way of living. Many regular activities are having to switch to new methods and perspectives. This includes the medical industry. Additionally, EHR systems have been instrumental through this process. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are a...

What Is the EMR Mandate?

by | Updated December 23, 2021 | EMR/EHR | 3 min read
In 2009, the HITECH Act was passed which assured the usage of electronic medical records. The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Mandate requires healthcare providers to convert all medical charts to a digital format. Additionally, it’s a condition under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), whose objective is to...

Steps to Take for Preventing HIPAA Violations

by | Updated May 26, 2020 | EMR/EHR | 4 min read
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that provides minimum requirements for protecting certain health information. For anyone who handles medical records or works with patient data, an understanding of the basic HIPAA requirements is crucial. Because of the kind of information HIPAA protects,...

Patient Portals Benefit Both Physicians and Patients

by | Updated June 8, 2021 | EMR/EHR | 4 min read
A patient portal is a secure website that gives patients easy, 24-hour access to their personal health information. Patients can access their information from anywhere with an internet connection. Also, patients can log on from their computer or smartphone using a secure username and password. Additionally, it provides unique...

How Do Patient Portals Work?

by | Updated June 5, 2020 | EMR/EHR | 3 min read
Patient portals are a secure online platform that allows patients to access their health records at any time and anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection. Patients can log on from their computer or smartphone using a secure username and password. As a physician, having a patient...

Meaningful Use: What Are the Requirements for Reimbursement?

by | August 9, 2019 | EMR/EHR | 5 min read
The Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health Act (HITECH) introduced the concept of “meaningful use” to promote more useful and patient-centric utilization of electronic health records (EHR). When a practitioner meets the requiremenst for meaningful use, they will not be subject to certain penalties. The HITECH Act introduced...

Meaningful Use of an EHR: What It Is & How It Can Save You Money

by | Updated June 7, 2021 | EMR/EHR | 4 min read
Formally defined, meaningful use is a term used in healthcare to outline the minimum requirements for using electronic health information and electronic health records (EHRs). In the simplest terms though, meaningful use means taking steps to boost patient care with an EHR by improving the communications between patient and...

How to Get the Maximum Value Out of Your EHR System

by | Updated June 8, 2021 | EMR/EHR | 3 min read
There are some immediate benefits to the initial transfer to an EHR system. However, it’s important that you stop periodically to evaluate whether or not you’re getting the max benefits from your system. In this video and transcript, learn some of the most important things to be sure you have covered with...