Why small practices should look at cloud based EHR systems closely?
Cloud based EHR are gaining momentum and is almost set to surpass the traditional client server EHR systems. Many small…
Future of Healthcare: Personalized Medicine and Digital Health
This is the first part to a series which will cover the role of healthcare IT in biotechnology and medical…
How to best integrate Blue Button with EHR?
The Blue Button initiative was aimed at allowing patients to download their EHR information from their MyHealth accounts and opening…
CAC Implementation for ICD-10
Computer Assisted Coding or CAC has gained importance with the ICD-10 implementation road map underway at most healthcare providers. The…
Blue Button+: A guide for EMR/EHR/PHR ISV’s (Part 2)
We had previously discussed the methodology for Bluebutton+ to access data in the EMR/EHR/PHR system in the first part of…
A Successful mHealth strategy crucial for Meaningful Use
The mHealth market is forecasted to reach $58.8 billion by 2020. For Meaningful Use Stage 2 incentive pay outs, one…
How is the HL7 interface affected by the ICD-10 codes?
HL7 interface engine is an integration platform specifically for the healthcare industry and its numerous legacy systems. The data from…
Blue Button+: A guide for EMR/EHR/PHR ISVs (part 1)
What do you need to know about the Blue Button+? The Blue Button initiative started in 2010, to empower patients…
Moving forward after the ICD-10 delay
As the Senate passed the bill putting into motion the ICD-10 delay, there are many questions which have been popping…
ICD-10: A cloud approach
Does this mean things should be slowing down? This is a golden opportunity for healthcare ISVs who are preparing to…
What do we mean that ICD-10 is more specific?
While there are dozens of minor distinctions between ICD-9 and ICD-10 the three fundamental changes are: There is expanded detail…
ICD-10: Effective Implementation and Testing
ICD-10 codes need to be implemented by the practice management, billing and EHR vendors to ensure a smooth transition and…