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Evaluating an EMR? Use the opportunity to assess your overarching technology solution
Posted by Jim Denny in EMR, Infrastructure, Practice Management System on November 20th, 2009
The prospect of obtaining stimulus funding has, not surprisingly, created an environment of intense focus on EMRs. While that’s OK, I see a distinct limitation in looking at EMRs, practice management systems (PMS) and other applications as isolated pieces of hardware/software. Instead, I think the current atmosphere provides many practices the opportunity to step into completely new systems, with a completely new way of viewing the components.
Rather than contemplating an EMR purchase or PMS evaluation in the context of “what’s available,” consider how well these technologies will serve as your platform from which to custom-build, taking into account future needs as well as current.
It is similar to when, as a teenager, I went to buy my first stereo system. I saved up, went to the store, and there they helped me design my own system to suit my listening style. Two speakers or four? Turntable or tape player? Headphones? The stereo store catered to my taste, my music, my needs – and I ended up with a system that was perfect for me. Read the rest of this entry »
HIStalk response: The value of clearinghouses
Posted by Jim Denny in Clearinghouses, Insurance on September 10th, 2009
HIStalk published an article I wrote in response to Scott Bayou’s piece “Healthcare Clearinghouses.” In Mr. Bayou’s September 2 piece, he questions the necessity and usefulness of clearinghouses. Visit today’s HISTalk to see my response. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas on the value of healthcare clearinghouses.
Getting your hands on critical business intelligence
Posted by Ken Bradley in ARRA/Stimulus, Business Intelligence, EMR, Revenue Cycle Management on August 19th, 2009
The ARRA’s focus on physician adoption of EMR technology, with its emphasis on implementation deadlines and reimbursement incentives, has dominated headlines to date.
But just as important – if not more – is the legislation’s directive that healthcare providers select systems that promote clinical interoperability and data transfer.
Most physicians and practice managers who have made the transition to EMR will tell you their systems capture plenty of information – overwhelming amounts, in some cases. The problem lies not in collecting data, but in how effectively it is shared and ultimately used. Read the rest of this entry »