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Automation has been making human workers superfluous for centuries, but until recently, workers whose jobs required high-level cognitive skills have been able to rest easy, confident no machine could possibly replace them when it came to making nuanced decisions based on the evaluation of complicated, sometimes contradictory data. By Khal Rai, Senior Vice President, Product Development & Operations, SRS Health

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digiChart NetPractice integrates our Internet-based electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management system (PMS) solutions. Designed specifically for the workflow of OB-GYN practices, digiChart NetPractice allows you to manage all of your clinical, financial and administrative functions.
PatientWorks' expert knowledge of patient admission and access management has enabled it to develop its leading edge software. PatientWorks® is a software solution for hospitals that want a more efficient registration process by utilizing the power and flexibility of electronic forms. PatientWorks offers a natural migration path for existing card-based solutions.
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To maximize asset utilization from IV pumps to portable emergency equipment, hospitals and clinics need to be able to find and rapidly deploy these assets to maintain top quality care.

New legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley and the USA PATRIOT Act has significantly changed the regulatory landscape.
4medica, the leading independent provider of Web-based connectivity between physicians and clinical laboratories, recently announced the launch of its Integrated Health Record (IHR), which includes modular components designed to enable hospitals and eligible providers to demonstrate "meaningful use" and qualify for federal government incentives in 2011.

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  • Following A Devastating Fire, SmartSearch Helped A Medical Billing Company Rise Up From The Ashes And Opened The Door To A More Efficient And Profitable Future
    11/11/2009
    After a fire destroyed the offices of Medical Reimbursement Services and many of its medical records were severely water-damaged, including those it was storing on behalf of clients, the company realized it needed to find a more secure way to retain documents. By Square 9 Softworks
  • Case Study: Prescription-Strength SmartSearch Cures Inefficiency In Home Health Care Operation
    11/11/2009
    Sick of relying on a cumbersome, paper-based system to manage patient care, a leading home health care company finally found the medicine it needed. Affordable, easy-to-use and reliable, SmartSearch quickly transformed the company into a totally electronic, virtually paperless organization. By Square 9 Softworks
  • Don't Undervalue Your Services: Why Billing For Assessment And Management Time Matters
    10/9/2019

    When it comes to securing proper payment for medical services, most providers do all they can to increase their effectiveness. Double-checking insurance eligibility, using quality billing software and documentation technology, and coding claims with precision can help practices get the highest reimbursement for their services. However, some providers are still leaving money on the table.

  • How UC Is Helping ACOs Integrate Comms For Better Care
    5/29/2018

    Today’s healthcare system is marked by transformation — whether it’s new models of care stemming from changes in our nation’s administration or innovative digital technologies evolving in response to shifting patient expectations. Over the last five to seven years, one of the most influential changes has been the creation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that seek to treat populations of patients in a holistic manner with seamlessly coordinated care from all aspects of the healthcare system. One of the goals of ACOs is to achieve the “triple aim” of healthcare — defined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as the simultaneous pursuit of improving patient care as well as the health of populations and reducing the per capita cost of healthcare.

  • Tips For Selecting The Right Practice Management Software
    3/30/2017

    Practice Management Software (PMS) provides data visibility to the doctors and makes it easier for office staff to conduct regular tasks — it is an important tool to help hold the medical business together. But when it comes to choosing the right PMS, every practice has to consider its unique needs and navigate through the clutter before selecting a system that fits best. By Bhavesh Koladiya, SoftwareSuggest

  • Healthcare Data Warehousing: Managing Many Moving Parts
    2/6/2018

    With the healthcare industry seeing a massive shift towards consumerism and advanced analytics, getting a single, comprehensive view of healthcare data is becoming imperative. This has made data warehousing more valuable than ever, which is why many leading healthcare organizations are beginning to implement enterprise data warehouses.

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