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• 3 Steps To Restoring Provider Passion

  11/20/2017

  For those of us who entered the practice of medicine to help others, it can be incredibly disheartening when you realize you’re becoming burned out by the regulations, rules and technical challenges that keep you from focusing on what matters most: your patients. By Dr. Tom Schwieterman, vice president, Clinical Affairs and CMO, Midmark Corporation

• The EHR Didn't Cause The Ebola Death

  10/17/2014

  We were all saddened when we heard of the death of Thomas Duncan, the first patient diagnosed with Ebola virus in our country, and immediately the blame game started. Apparently, Duncan had been seen previously in the ED and sent home without an accurate diagnosis or treatment. News slowly leaked out that his travel history never reached the treating provider even though it has been determined that it was documented in his electronic health record (EHR). Still, for whatever reason, it was not communicated and overlooked. By Linda M. Girgis, MD, FAAFP

• Getting The Most Out Of Practice Technology

  5/22/2018

  Even though lots of physician practices have electronic medical records (EMRs) and practice management (PM) systems, many don’t use the technology to its potential. As a result, they miss opportunities to elevate quality reporting and improve practice performance.

• Revenue Cycle Management: The Key To Achieving Success Under MACRA

  5/31/2017

  The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) aims to improve physician and other clinician payments by changing the way Medicare incorporates quality measurement into payments. At its core, the Act repeals the sustainable growth rate and authorizes the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) to implement value-based incentives. Regardless of MACRA’s original intent to improve healthcare for both patients and physicians, the new legislation can result in negative implications on practices — particularly as it relates to revenue cycle management.

• 2 Metrics For Monitoring Hospital IT ROI

  8/10/2015

  If your community hospital recently invested a lot of time or money on IT (or is planning to in the near future), you must know how to effectively determine if your investment is paying off and delivering value to patients, clinicians, and your organization. An excellent way to determine clinician value is to measure your hospital technology’s availability, responsiveness, and user adoption. Here’s a quick crash course on how to ensure your shiny new IT system is well-oiled and your drivers aren’t stuck in neutral. By Phil Stravers, ICE Technologies

• Countering HAIs And Superbugs At VA Health Facilities With Surveillance And Innovation

  8/10/2017

  The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning about the enormous threat antibiotic resistant “superbugs” pose to public health. By Diane Ratner, Senior Product Line Manager, DSS, Inc.