Meaningful Use Tip – You Must Update Policies & Procedures Before Attesting to Meaningful Use
February 16, 2012
It has been scary here lately to hear Practice Managers answering Yes that they comply with questions for the Security Risk Analysis that is required for Meaningful Use Measure #15 in order to attest. Many of them are stating Yes that they have performed the Security Risk Analysis and know their internal processes for security; however, do not have those processes or policies written. You should know this: Policies and Procedures and Documentation Requirements are part of the Final Rule; and in paraphrasing CFR 164.316(a) you MUST maintain site specific policies and procedures documentation that defines how your organization will [...]
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2012
On this Valentine’s Day I want to say that loving others reminds us that in order to do so, we must first love ourselves. In honor of Valentine’s Day I would like to recommend a quick daily meditation by Stin Hansen entitled I Love, Honor and Respect Myself. It is short and sweet but helps us to focus on how important it is to take care of ourselves and love comes from within. To start the podcast, click on the heart below.
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Outsourcing Can Take the Burden Off Already Stretched Resources – An Interview with Jackie Alfonso of BACTES
February 9, 2012
This week I’d like to share with you a resource that I think could really take some of the burden of managing compliance regulations off of Practice Managers. I’d like to introduce you to Jackie Alfonso, Area Manager of the Orlando Service Center of BACTES Imaging. RM: Jackie, can you describe for me what BACTES Imaging does? JA: BACTES Imaging brings real value to your practice by mitigating HiTECH risk, maximizing resources and saving money. It is a really unique time right now with Meaningful Use and ICD-10- Practice Managers are busier than they have ever been! We have two [...]
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Practice Manager Survey Results – Impact of Meaningful Use and Electronic Health Record Implementation
February 2, 2012
For this week’s Meaningful Use tip I’d like to share with you the results of the Practice Manager Survey we conducted during January. The following are the six survey questions along with a summary of responses: What were your biggest challenges in 2011? 28% – keeping up with changes in compliance measures 28% – transitioning to an EHR/EMR system 14% – managing expenses 30% – miscellaneous “other” items What do you foresee as your biggest challenge in 2012? 57% – transitioning to an EHR/EMR system 43% – preparing for ICD 10 – 5010 migration What’s your main focus for your [...]
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Are Providers in Need of a Line of Credit to Face Upcoming Challenges?
January 26, 2012
Collecting deductibles and co-pays once a patient leaves your office is time-consuming, costly and makes practice cash flow inconsistent and unpredictable. If you’re like most practices, during the latter half of a calendar year, many of your patients have met their deductibles and insurance covers the majority of their office visits and medical needs. As we turn the calendar over on 2012, it’s a good time to remind your front desk team that a new benefit plan year has begun and reinforce your collection procedures. A well-trained medical biller on your team is your best weapon in keeping your practice [...]
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