MedWorm: Practice Management Systems

The 2009 EHR User Satisfaction Survey: Responses From 2,012 Family Physicians

Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:59:52 +0100

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are evaluated and compared in this comprehensive survey of primary care physicians. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines)

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New Patient Data Has The Power To Transform Health Care Management - New Report Published Today, UK

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

One year on from the NHS becoming the first national health system in the world to routinely collect patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), a new report highlights the potential for PROMs to transform the funding and management of health care. Getting the most out of PROMs, published today by The King's Fund and Office of Health Economics, is a guide for clinicians, commissioners, managers and others describing how to use data based on patient reports of their health-related quality of life and the benefits of doing so... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

A Primer on Endoscopic Electronic Medical Records

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:13:26 +0100

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2010; 23: 005-009DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247850ABSTRACTEndoscopic electronic medical record systems (EEMRs) are now increasingly utilized in many endoscopy centers. Modern EEMRs not only support endoscopy report generation, but often include features such as practice management tools, image and video clip management, inventory management, e-faxes to referring physicians, and database support to measure quality and patient outcomes. There are many existing software vendors offering EEMRs, and choosing a software vendor can be time consuming and confusing. The goal of this article is inform the readers about current functionalities available in modern EEMR and provide them with a framework necessary to find an EEMR that is best fit for their practice.[...]© ...

HHS Presents Plan for Health IT Certification

AAFP Practice Management — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:25:00 +0100

HHS recently announced a proposed rule that would establish certification programs to test electronic health record, or EHR, systems. The federal proposal calls for the establishment of a temporary certification program that eventually would be replaced by a permanent program. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

A DOCHS Success Story: Open Molar

GNU/Linux And Open Source Medical Software News — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:29:20 +0100

A surprise hit at this year's SCALE expo in Los Angeles was a presentation by a Dentist from Scotland who had come to DOCHS last year to learn more about open source software for healthcare. After becoming dissatisfied by his proprietary practice management software, he decided to create his own open source solution - and become his own, one-man open source project! The result was Open Molar: http://openmolar.wikidot.com/start - And it all started at the DOCHS conference. (Source: GNU/Linux And Open Source Medical Software News)

NextGen deploys EHR/PM to N.Y. provider

Cardiovascular Business News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:03 +0100

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, has executed an agreement with Prime Care Physicians to deploy NextGen EHR and NextGen Practice Management (PM). (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

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NextGen deploys EHR/PM to N.Y. provider

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:03 +0100

NextGen deploys EHR/PM to N.Y. provider

Health Imaging News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:03 +0100

NextGen deploys EHR/PM to N.Y. provider

Health Imaging News — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:03 +0100

UAB Hospital To Integrate Advanced Symbiq(TM) Infusion Device With EHR To Enhance Safety And Clinician Workflow

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), a leading provider of clinical information and medication delivery technologies, announced a partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital to implement one of the first integrations of the wireless Symbiq™ infusion device with built-in Hospira MedNet™ safety software and the Cerner Millennium® EHR through the Cerner CareAware iBus™ system... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

CMS Alerts Physicians to Billing Glitch

AAFP Practice Management — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:05:00 +0100

Physicians who are participating Medicare providers should be aware of a glitch in CMS' system that occurred when some claims did not cross over to supplemental payers automatically, although the provider remittance advice indicated otherwise. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

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Factors associated with immunisation coverage and timeliness in New Zealand.

The British Journal of General Practice — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Practice immunisation coverage and timeliness vary widely in New Zealand. General organisational and structural aspects of general practices are key determinants of general practice immunisation delivery. PMID: 20202354 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)

HIMSS10 NewsWire: Pulse extends PM/EHR with portal solutions

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:45:37 +0100

Pulse Systems, Inc., an industry-leading vendor of ambulatory healthcare software solutions, announced today that it is extending its top-rated Practice Management and Electronic Health Records solution to include fully integrated Patient Portal and Self-service Patient Check-in solutions. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

HIMSS10 NewsWire: PBFOnline presents EMR/PM solutions

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:03:29 +0100

A Cambria County, PA base company, PBFOnline, which has developed an ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management system for physicians, will be demonstrating their applications at this year’s Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in Atlanta Georgia in March. PBFOnline’s CEO, Shawn Long indicates that the company’s EMR, named MedcomSoft Record is fully interoperable EMR, allowing for sharing of patient information between hospital systems, lab processing centers, diagnostic imaging services, and supports e-prescription. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Study Finds Gap Exists Between Technology Expectations, Reality

AAFP Practice Management — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:50:00 +0100

A recent study released by the Center for Studying Health System Change, or HSC, reveals a gap between what the federal government hopes health information technology, or health IT, can achieve in terms of patient care coordination and how well the technology actually assists physicians in practice. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

NueMD PM software adds functionality for FQHCs

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:41:26 +0100

Nuesoft Technologies Inc. has released version 3.09 of its NueMD medical practice management software. The new version features special billing and reporting capabilities for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).   Highlights of NueMD’s new FQHC functionality include sliding fee schedules that prorate costs relative to the federal poverty level, Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting, and the ability to file American Dental Association (ADA) claims.   (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

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Akron General taps McKesson EHR/practice management system

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:57:56 +0100

Akron General Health System in Akron, Ohio, has purchased Practice Partner EHR/practice management system from McKesson, offering it to its physician hospital organization and additional affiliated physicians. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

Akron General taps McKesson EHR/practice management system

Health Imaging News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:57:56 +0100

Akron General taps McKesson EHR/practice management system

Health Imaging News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:57:56 +0100

McKesson releases new practice management software

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:54:54 +0100

Health IT company McKesson has released the new Lytec 2010 practice management software and its latest version of Lytec MD. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

McKesson releases new practice management software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:54:54 +0100

Health IT company McKesson has released the new Lytec 2010 practice management software and its latest version of Lytec MD. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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McKesson releases new practice management software

Health Imaging News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:54:54 +0100

Health IT company McKesson has released the new Lytec 2010 practice management software and its latest version of Lytec MD. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Siemens, NextGen rekindle alliance for ambulatory IT

Cardiovascular Business News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:25:34 +0100

Siemens Healthcare has renewed its strategic alliance with EHR/practice management company NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, to deliver ambulatory IT software. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

Siemens, NextGen rekindle alliance for ambulatory IT

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:25:34 +0100

Siemens, NextGen rekindle alliance for ambulatory IT

Health Imaging News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:25:34 +0100

Siemens, NextGen rekindle alliance for ambulatory IT

Health Imaging News — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:25:34 +0100

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NexGen, Ingram Micro team up for EHR adoption

Cardiovascular Business News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:37 +0100

Health IT distributor Ingram Micro has entered into a new distribution agreement with EHR/practice management company NextGen Healthcare Information Systems to recruit, train and support new partners focused on providing health IT in order for providers to take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 stimulus payments for health IT adoption. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

NexGen, Ingram Micro team up for EHR adoption

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:37 +0100

NexGen, Ingram Micro team up for EHR adoption

Health Imaging News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:37 +0100

Ingram Micro has entered into a new distribution agreement with EHR/practice management company NextGen Healthcare Information Systems to recruit, train and support new partners who help providers take advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 stimulus payments for health IT adoption. (Source: Health Imaging News)

NexGen, Ingram Micro team up for EHR adoption

Health Imaging News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:37 +0100

Performance Of EU Health Care Systems Investigated In New Study

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

The performance of the European healthcare system will be evaluated in the EuroHOPE study (European Health Care Outcomes, Performance and Effectiveness) coordinated by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and funded by the EU. The project is an extension of the Perfect study carried out by THL in Finland to the European level. Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation has funded the Perfect project through its FinnWell programme... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Performance Of EU Health Care Systems Investigated In New Study

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

The performance of the European healthcare system will be evaluated in the EuroHOPE study (European Health Care Outcomes, Performance and Effectiveness) coordinated by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and funded by the EU. The project is an extension of the Perfect study carried out by THL in Finland to the European level... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

e-MDs launches new solutions chart at 2010 Integrating Healthcare Enterprise Connectathon

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:39:18 +0100

e-MDs, a provider of electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management (PM) solutions, announced its Solution Series Chart product has completed the 2010 Integrating Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon. For the third consecutive year, e-MDs was a participant in the healthcare IT industry's largest interoperability testing event. Held in Chicago, IL from January 11–15, the conference tested 138 healthcare information technology systems by 90 HIT solution providers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Minnesota clinic deploys McKesson's practice management system

Cardiovascular Business News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:14 +0100

Mankato Clinic, a multi-specialty group practice in Mankato, Minn., with eight additional locations, has installed health IT company McKesson’s practice management system, Horizon Practice Plus 12.0. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

Minnesota clinic deploys McKesson's practice management system

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:14 +0100

Minnesota clinic deploys McKesson's practice management system

Health Imaging News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:14 +0100

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Minnesota clinic deploys McKesson's practice management system

Health Imaging News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:05:14 +0100

Physiatric Practice Management: Lessons From the Field

PM&R — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The focus of physiatric training is to prepare physicians with the clinical skills to deliver appropriate medical care to their patients. Consequently, physiatrists may be well equipped for the clinical aspect of their practice, but uncomfortable or unprepared for the business aspects of health care. It is not uncommon to hear physicians report on-the-job training or learning by the trial-and-error method when it comes to practice management. These methods may not provide sustainable results for some of the challenges faced by many medical practices today. In a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) survey of practice managers, some of the top challenges identified were maintaining physician compensation, dealing with operating costs that are increasing faster than revenue, selecting ...

Horizon Practice Plus Addresses Critical Physician Practice Needs

McKesson News — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:50:00 +0100

2009 Best in KLAS practice management system to help speed reimbursement and reduce administrative costs (Source: McKesson News)

McKesson launches new software version

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:25:29 +0100

Healthcare IT firm McKesson has released a new version of its practice management (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

McKesson, HP bundle EHR technologies

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:46:28 +0100

A collaboration between McKesson and HP was formed to offer physicians McKesson’s EHR/practice management systems bundled with HP office hardware. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

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McKesson, HP bundle EHR technologies

Health Imaging News — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:46:28 +0100

A collaboration between McKesson and HP was formed to offer physicians McKesson’s EHR/practice management systems bundled with HP office hardware. (Source: Health Imaging News)

McKesson, HP bundle EHR technologies

Health Imaging News — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:46:28 +0100

A collaboration between McKesson and HP was formed to offer physicians McKesson’s EHR/practice management systems bundled with HP office hardware. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Study Shows Physicians Underutilize Care Management Tools

AAFP Practice Management — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:25:00 +0100

A recent study released by The Center for Studying Health System Change, or HSC, found that there's wide variation among U.S. physicians when it comes to using care management tools, such as patient registries and group visits, to treat patients with chronic diseases. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

Athens Regional Medical Center to connect Georgia patients

Healthcare IT News — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:07:42 +0100

Athens Regional Medical Center will deploy a new electronic medical record and practice management system. The Athens, Ga.-based 375-bed hospital is implementing the Eclipsys PeakPractice EMR/PM solution to help connect patients and physicians in the northeastern part of the state. Officials also expect the solution to help satisfy the government's “meaningful use” of IT provisions that would qualify the hospital for stimulus funds in 2011. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Physicians Can Receive Federal Incentives For Switching To Electronic Medical Records

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Chicago Tribune: "Beginning next year, physicians will be eligible for extra payments from federal health insurance programs upon implementing an electronic medical record system. The enhanced reimbursements were made possible by the federal stimulus bill signed into law last year by President Barack Obama. In the meantime, private firms are beginning to offer incentives to help doctors finance their electronic health record systems, which can cost several thousand dollars even for a small practice. ... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Physicians Can Receive Federal Incentives For Switching To Electronic Medical Records

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Loyola Launches New Program In Health Services Research

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Loyola University Health System has established a new Program in Health Services Research to study how doctors and nurses can provide better health care at lower costs to more people. Health services research is a burgeoning field that examines such topics as access to health care, costs, outcomes, patient safety and patient education. "The Program in Health Services Research will significantly strengthen our overall commitment to research, which is central to our mission," said Dr. Paul Whelton, president and CEO of Loyola University Health System... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Tennessee-based health network deploys new EHR, PM systems

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:21:56 +0100

The Mountain States Health Alliance has deployed new electronic health record and practice management solutions for its 300 employed and affiliated physicians and mid-level providers. The Johnson City, Tenn.-based network is using software developed by Chicago-based Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions to enhance the quality of patient care, improve patient communications and better manage the cost of care delivery. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Trinity Health expands NextGen technology use

Cardiovascular Business News — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:21:45 +0100

Trinity Health of Novi, Mich., has purchased 1,200 bundled NextGen EHR and NextGen EPM (Enterprise Practice Management) software licenses from NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)

Trinity Health expands NextGen technology use

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:21:45 +0100

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Trinity Health expands NextGen technology use

Health Imaging News — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:21:45 +0100

Trinity Health expands NextGen technology use

Health Imaging News — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:21:45 +0100

Patient-centered medical home model in the wings for Trinity Health providers

Healthcare IT News — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:39:59 +0100

Trinity Health has acquired several electronic health record and enterprise practice management licenses to help its member providers adopt a patient-centered medical home model of care. The Novi, Mich.-based network has purchased 1,200 bundled EHR and PM software licenses that will be distributed to its 44 acute care hosptials, 379 out patient facilities, 33 long-term care facilities and affiliated home health and hospice programs. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Using evidence-based management in a medical practice.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Solomon RJ Evidence-based management (EBMa) is the application of the evidence-based medicine process to making management decisions. EBMa has been described in a number of publications, which note the advantages of utilizing EBMa and offer generic guidance on the nature of EBMa evidence. This paper provides a specific EBMa pathway for physician practice and health system mangers to use to conduct EBMa database searches. It provides an example of conducting an EBMa search for a practice-based management problem. It describes how to do database searches using Advance Google Scholar, PubMed, and other data sources. It discusses challenges to conducting quality searches, including access to paid subscription databases, and offers suggestions to improve searches. Finally, the pape...

A case study of healthcare fraud.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Paterick TE, Paterick ZR, Fletcher GF The healthcare landscape is changing with the depressed economic times we have encountered in the United States. The anticipated Medicare cutbacks have created angst among physicians and healthcare institutions. This case is a clear reminder to individual physicians and medical institutions that when faced with potential future payment cutbacks and a changing and uncertain financial landscape for the U.S. healthcare system, the overriding responsibilities of physicians and medical institutions must always be for the medical welfare of patients and exercising proper fiduciary responsibility. PMID: 20222262 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

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Teaching principles of practice management and electronic medical record clinical documentation to third-year medical students.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Stephens MB, Williams PM There is a call for increased implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) across the United States. Systematic training regarding use of EMRs in medical education is limited. Similarly, medical students receive little training in practice management during their undergraduate years. Using a focused survey and standardized EMR-implementation workshop, we sought to assess medical student attitudes and self-reported skills regarding practice management, coding, and clinical documentation. We specifically sought to determine student familiarity and comfort with clinical documentation using both handwritten and electronic progress notes and to assess student familiarity with basic coding and productivity measures commonly used in a federal healthcar...

Federal funds prompt EHR rollout, integration at Florida hospital

Healthcare IT News — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:37:16 +0100

Florida's Bethesda Healthcare System and its flagship hospital, Bethesda Memorial Hospital, are rolling out integrated electronic health record and practice management technology. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Medical Economics - Technology — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Medical Economics - Technology)

Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Modern Medicine — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Medical Economics - Practice Management — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Medical Economics - Practice Management)

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Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Modern Medicine Medical Economics — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Modern Medicine Medical Economics)

Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Medical Economics - Technology — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Medical Economics - Technology)

Research firm names top EHR, practice management systems

Medical Economics - Practice Management — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Orem, Utah-based research firm KLAS released its annual rankings of the best-performing healthcare IT software and services vendors. (Source: Medical Economics - Practice Management)

Breaking: VistA Open Source PMS

GNU/Linux And Open Source Medical Software News — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:23:18 +0100

Dr. Matthew King, Edgeware Technologies and Mr. Djien So have collaborated over the last 3 years to develop a VistA compatible, high quality, multi-featured Practice Management System. The PMS will be released with the Affero v3 GPL open source license. Full press release after the break. (Source: GNU/Linux And Open Source Medical Software News)

Claflin to offer Aprima's EHR

Health Imaging News — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:35:51 +0100

EHR and practice management company Aprima Medical Software, formally iMedica, has formed an alliance with medical equipment supplier Claflin Medical Equipment. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Claflin to offer Aprima's EHR

Health Imaging News — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:35:51 +0100

EHR and practice management company Aprima Medical Software, formally iMedica, has formed an alliance with medical equipment supplier Claflin Medical Equipment. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Imagine Software adds billing company to roster

Health Imaging News — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:24:47 +0100

Billing and collection services company, the Power One, has selected medical business management solutions provider Imagine Software’s Imagineradiology practice management platform for employment in its operation. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Imagine Software adds billing company to roster

Health Imaging News — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:24:47 +0100

Alabama physician group looks to IT for billing problems

Healthcare IT News — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:20:06 +0100

Author: Kyle Hardy Teaser: Healthcare Authority for Baptist Health, a Montgomery, Ala.-based affiliate of UAB Health System, is aiming to streamline its billing processes using a new practice management system. Dateline: MONTGOMERY, AL Healthcare Authority for Baptist Health, a Montgomery, Ala.-based affiliate of UAB Health System, is aiming to streamline its billing processes using a new practice management system. Issue Feature Flag: off Source Source: Healthcare IT News Highlights Highlight Thumbnail: Main Highlight: not sho...

California Health System readies its docs for EHR incentives

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:23:30 +0100

Community Memorial Health System has rolled out a new electronic health record and practice management solution to its 70 physicians in preparation for the release of governement incentives for IT adoption. The new stimulus funds – approximately $44,000 to $64,000 per physician – will become available through the Department of Health and Human Services to providers who can demonstrate the “meaningful use” of healthcare IT in 2011. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

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Reduction in downstream test utilization following introduction of coronary computed tomography in a cardiology practice

The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:59:25 +0100

Abstract To compare utilization of non-invasive ischemic testing, invasive coronary angiography (ICA), and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures before and after introduction of 64-slice multi-detector row coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in a large urban primary and consultative cardiology practice. We utilized a review of electronic medical records (NotesMD®) and the electronic practice management system (Megawest®) encompassing a 4-year period from 2004 to 2007 to determine the number of exercise treadmill (TME), supine bicycle exercise echocardiography (SBE), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion stress imaging (MPI), coronary calcium score (CCS), CCTA, ICA, and PCI procedures performed annually. Test util...

A matter of perspective

Journal of General Internal Medicine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:42:31 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Treatment preferences may be substantially influenced by a decision-making role. As certain roles appear to reinforce “big picture” thinking about difficult risk tradeoffs, physicians and patients should consider re-framing treatment decisions to gain new, and hopefully beneficial, perspectives. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00410.xAuthors Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System VA Health Services Research & Development Center for Practice Management and Outcomes Research Ann Arbor MI USABrianna Sarr, Center for Behavioral and Decision Sciences in Medicine 300 North Ingalls Building, Rm. 7C27 48109-0429 Ann Arbor MIAngela Fagerlin, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System VA Health Services Research & De...

CMS Delays Implementation of PECOS Enrollment Policy

AAFP Practice Management — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0100

CMS announced on Nov. 23 that it would delay implementation of new rules that give Medicare the authority to reject claims for services or supplies when the ordering physician or health care professional is not enrolled in the Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System, or PECOS. The agency is delaying implementation of the new policy until April 5, 2010. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

Overview of Practice Management in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:55:54 +0100

This article provides a roadmap for creating and sustaining successful clinical and administrative endeavors. It can also be used by existing practices as an audit instrument to provide a snapshot of current capabilities so that strengths as well as opportunities for continued growth can be identified. (Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America)

Study Results Confirm PCMH Success in Improving Quality, Reducing Costs

AAFP Practice Management — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0100

The patient-centered medical home, or PCMH, continues to demonstrate its value to the health care system in terms of improving quality, enhancing access and reducing costs, according to a new study published by the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, or PCPCC. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

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Infinitt introduces InfinittAccent PACS

Health Imaging News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:12 +0100

Medical imaging IT developer Infinitt North America has released its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) PACS, InfinittAccent, for EMR, hospital information system and practice management vendors. (Source: Health Imaging News)

Infinitt introduces InfinittAccent PACS

Health Imaging News — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:12 +0100

Infinitt introduces InfinittAccent PACS

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:12 +0100

New York IPA to roll out EMR, practice management systems

Healthcare IT News — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:23 +0100

The Catholic Independent Practice Association of Western New York is poised to automate its medical records and business practices. CIPA, based in Buffalo, selected electronic medical record and practice management software from Westborough, Mass.-based eClinicalWorks for its network of ambulatory care offices and select community physicians. The organization purchased 150 licenses. eClinicalWorks will work with the IPA to connect into HEALTHeLINK, the local regional health information organization. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Medical billing company employs Imagine's rad suite

Health Imaging News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:43:17 +0100

Medical billing company Dexios has chosen Technology Partners’ IMAGINEradiology practice management system for its billing and collection needs. (Source: Health Imaging News)

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Medical billing company employs Imagine's rad suite

Health Imaging News — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:43:17 +0100

Medical billing company Dexios has chosen Technology Partners’ IMAGINEradiology practice management system for its billing and collection needs. (Source: Health Imaging News)

California community health centers to go digital

Healthcare IT News — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:09 +0100

Neighborhood Healthcare, which serves communities in Riverside and San Diego counties, will automate both the clinical and business sides of its health centers for its 115 providers across 11 locations. The 40-year-old organization has selected technology from Westborough, Mass.-based eClinicalWorks. Neighborhood Healthcare will deploy both the unified electronic medical records system and the practice management solution along with eClinicalWorks Enterprise Business Optimizer's (eBO), which provides reporting capabilities. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

athenahealth's rules engine scores a patent

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:38:26 +0100

athenahealth, which provides Internet-based business services to physician practices, has received a patent for its practice management and billing system. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued the patent on Nov. 10 for the Watertown, Mass.-based comnpany's athenaNet rules engine, which is part of the company's athenaCollector revenue cycle management service. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Vendor Notebook - eClinicalWorks delivers EMR to physicians network

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:07:21 +0100

eClinicalWorks, based in Westborough, Mass., has announced that the Catholic Independent Practice Association of Buffalo, N.Y., has selected the company’s electronic medical record and practice management software for the Catholic Health System’s network of ambulatory care offices as well as select community physicians. The company will also work with the IPA to connect into HEALTHeLINK, the local regional health information organization. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

eClinicalWorks nets N.Y. contract

CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:27 +0100

eClinicalWorks’ EHRs and practice management software have been selected by New York’s Catholic Independent Practice Association for its ambulatory care offices and select physician offices in Buffalo, N.Y. (Source: CMIO.net: The News Weekly for Health IT Executives)

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eClinicalWorks nets N.Y. contract

Health Imaging News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:27 +0100

eClinicalWorks nets N.Y. contract

Health Imaging News — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:27 +0100

Contract should ensure EHR compliance

Medical Economics - Practice Management — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Practices making the plunge into electronic health records prior to the final definition of "meaningful use" should require the EHR contract guarantee the system will meet those requirements. (Source: Medical Economics - Practice Management)

Contract should ensure EHR compliance

Medical Economics - Practice Management — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hawaii practice to automate medical records, business management

Healthcare IT News — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0100

The Ali'i Health Center, a 15-provider, multi-location, multi-specialty practice based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, plans to go live with an electronic health record and practice management system in December. The practice tapped Dallas-based Aprima Medical Software for the technology. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

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Need a practice management system? Here's what to look for

American Medical News - BUSINESS — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Upgrading, replacing or adopting a practice management system can be difficult. Asking the right questions will ensure you get the right system. (Source: American Medical News - BUSINESS)

Creating a high-quality, low-cost health care system: lessons from grand junction, colorado.

Family Practice Management — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Shenkel RC, Reicks G PMID: 19904874 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Family Practice Management)

A "KISS" EMR may be all you need.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Clifford WA The Obama Administration has continued where the previous one left off in advocating the widespread adoption of electronic (digital) medical records (EMRs). But an expensive EMR system loaded with bells and whistles that you don't really need, and requiring doctors to interact with computers, can cost you in terms of patient-care time as well as money. The Big Three (which can encompass dictation/transcription), drug prescribing, and lab test ordering/results. An inexpensive "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Stupid) EMR containing these basic elements, and not requiring disruptive changes in office routines, may be all you really need. PMID: 20073179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

Physician-hospital integration: making it work.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This article discusses the driving forces for physician-hospital integration and details a range of structural integration models available to physicians and hospitals as they seek heightened collaboration. The structural model that is the "best fit" for an organization will depend on articulated goals, current stage of integration, available legal alternatives, "local" and cultural considerations, history of the parties, and other key variables. The importance of physician leadership and engagement, broadening Board members' perspectives, and other similar strategies adopted by high-performing integrated systems are reported. PMID: 20073178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

What's a practice worth?

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This article discusses regulatory concerns, the interrelationship between physician compensation and practice value, why marginally profitable or unprofitable practices may still have value, and the approaches and methods to determine value. PMID: 20073171 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

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CMS Tightens Rules for Physicians Who Order, Refer

AAFP Practice Management — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:50:00 +0100

Effective Oct. 5, physicians who participate in Medicare must include their names and National Provider Identifiers, or NPIs, when ordering prescriptions, medical supplies or medical services or when making patient referrals for service. And enrollment in Medicare will be checked against the Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System, or PECOS. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

Dallas-based Aprima names new CFO

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:13:39 +0100

Scott Lentz recently was named chief financial officer of Dallas-based Aprima Medical Software, a developer of electronic health record and practice management systems. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

Dallas-based Aprima names new CFO

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:13:39 +0100

EHR Data Valuable Health System Commodity

AAFP Practice Management — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +0100

Electronic health records, or EHRs, offer a treasure trove of patient health data, and now a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers explores the challenges involved with putting those data to good use to improve patient care, predict public health trends and reduce health care costs. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

Arizona physicians' group overhauls EHR systems

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:01:25 +0100

Integrated Medical Services, a not-for-profit physician services organization based in Arizona, is overhauling its electronic health record systems. IMS will deploy new EHR, practice management and revenue cycle management systems from Chicago-based Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions. The new systems will replace six legacy EHR systems and a number of practice management systems. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

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Nuesoft Technologies Unveils New Electronic Health Record

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:42:18 +0100

Nuesoft Technologies Inc. today announced the launch of its electronic health record (EHR). The NueMD EHR 5.2 is certified for Ambulatory EHR 2007 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), and accompanies NueMD's medical practice management software solution to comprise NueMD® Complete, a fully integrated practice management and electronic medical record. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Reducing Improper Internet Use in Your Office: A Quick, Easy and Free Solution

Medscape Allergy Headlines — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:37:57 +0100

In just a few minutes, you can set up your computer system to block Web sites that aren't appropriate at work. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)

Netsmart Technologies Launches Version 7.6 of Helper Software for Private Practice Behavioral Health Professionals

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:39:17 +0100

Netsmart Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide software and services for health and human services organizations, today announced the general availability release of version 7.6 of Helper, Netsmart's leading practice management software for individual and small-group private-practice psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists and social workers. Nearly 50,000 clinicians in 18,000 practices have selected Helper as their practice management solution. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Al-Futtaim partners with healthcare solutions providers

Healthcare — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:02:11 +0100

Dubai-based Al Futtaim Technologies has announced it is partnering with Argility and Pragmedic Solutions to expand its offerings in the healthcare industry. Argility's solutions include independent or integrated dispensing, electronic point of sale and in-store retail management software. Pragmedic provides solutions in the areas of electronic medical record, practice management, enterprise healthcare reporting and physician/patient portal communication. (Source: Healthcare)

S.F.'s Practice Fusion identifies 300K high-risk H1N1 patients

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:13 +0100

Practice Fusion Inc., which makes free electronic medical record and practice management software for physicians nationwide, said Tuesday it’s implemented a new software tool that allows its 21,000 physician-users to quickly identify all “Tier 1 candidates” for H1N1 vaccination. (CRM) (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

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S.F.'s Practice Fusion identifies 300K high-risk H1N1 patients

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:13 +0100

UMass Memorial Health Care implements EHR and patient management solution

Healthcare IT News — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:46:04 +0100

UMass Memorial Health Care is deploying a new electronic health record and patient management solution to further its goals of improved patient care. The Worcester, Mass.-based health system is implementing the Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management solution in order to provide its 2,000 affiliated physicians access to digital records. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Aprima And MednetwoRx Partner To Provide Electronic Health Records And Remote Hosting Option To Physician Practices

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Aprima Medical Software (originally iMedica), a leading developer of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) systems for medical practices, announced a reseller and application hosting partnership with Texas-based MednetwoRx. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Aprima and MednetwoRx Partner to Provide Electronic Health Records and Remote Hosting Option to Physician Practices

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:47:03 +0100

Aprima Medical Software, a leading developer of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management systems for medical practices, today announced a reseller and application hosting partnership with Texas-based MednetwoRx. The announcement provides Aprima's physician practice clients with the option to have the Aprima software hosted off-site, an approach some practices will find to be a cost-effective alternative to traditional on-site data storage. Furthermore, the relationship enables MednetwoRx to resell the Aprima EHR and PM solution. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

Allscripts signs deals with two health systems for EHRs, other solutions

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:40:12 +0100

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions has signed two more contracts to provide healthcare IT solutions for healthcare providers and affiliated physicians in four states. The Chicago-based company has announced a deal to provide the Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management solutions to Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, Tenn., automating and connecting clinical and business functions for 65 employed physicians and 3,100 independent physicians in the 15-hospital system, which serves Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

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Racial/ethnic differences in quality of life after diagnosis of breast cancer

Journal of Cancer Survivorship — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:39:58 +0100

Conclusions Racial/ethnic differences in quality of life exist during the cancer survivorship period. Latinas with low acculturation are a particularly vulnerable subgroup. Implications Greater attention should be devoted to identifying women disproportionately affected by breast cancer and developing interventions targeting their unique survivorship concerns. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11764-009-0097-yAuthors Nancy K. Janz, University of Michigan School of Public Health Department of Health Behavior and Health Education Ann Arbor MI USAMahasin S. Mujahid, Harvard School of Public Health Department of Society, Human Development, and Health Boston MA USASarah T. Hawley, Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Health Care System and Outcomes Re...

New Nationwide Poll Finds Most Americans Want Medical Malpractice System Changes As Part Of Health Care Reform

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0100

A new nationwide poll reveals that a strong majority of America's voters want Congress to include lawsuit reform in any overhaul of the health care system. The survey found that: -- 83 percent of the nation's electorate want Congress to address reform of the medical malpractice system as part of any health care reform plan. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

MedPlexus launches 'Cash for Clunkers' EHR/PM program

Healthcare IT News — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:13:24 +0100

Much like the federal government’s program targeting old automobiles, MedPlexus is setting its sights on old electronic health records and practice management systems. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Rockingham Memorial Hospital strikes contract with NextGen for IT solutions

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:13:01 +0100

Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va., is collaborating with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems to implement new technology in its quest to qualify for federal funding for healthcare IT improvements. The 270-bed hospital will implement Horsham, Pa.-based NextGen’s Community Health Solution, Electronic Health Record, Enterprise Practice Management and Image Control System. With these new solutions in place, officials say they hope to receive available stimulus funds as well as improve the quality of care for patients. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Abstracts from the Special Care Dentistry 21st Annual Meeting can be accessed in the electronic version of this issue at interscience.wiley.com

Special Care in Dentistry — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This study's purpose was to note trends in the prevalence of oral manifestations of HIV and assess variations in the dental care of adults with HIV given the current use of antiretroviral therapy in both the industrialized world and developing nations. A comprehensive review of the English literature was completed on the incidence and prevalence of oral diseases and the types of dental services that provided comprehensive oral care to patients who have been HIV positive since 1980. The study concluded that significant and similar disparities exist in the use of dental health services for both patients with HIV and the general population. With the use of HAART, the incidence of oral mucosal lesions is also being reduced. In this presentation, attendees will learn what effect the existing me...

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Wisconsin clinic to go live with EMR by year's end

Healthcare IT News — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:20 +0100

Bridge Community Health Clinic in Wausau, Wis., plans to automate both the clinical and business sides of its clinic with practice management technology rolled out in July and an electronic medical records system slated to go live by the end of the year. Clinic executives tapped Alpharetta, Ga.-based HealthPort to provide the new software, including HealthPort Revenue Cycle Management, which is also scheduled to go live by year's end. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

New "payment By Results" System Results In Changes In Hospital Care (England)

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A study published recently on bmj.com reports that a new payment system for hospitals in England has led to real changes in the delivery of care. The Department of Health in England outlined policies in April 2002 to launch a new system of financing hospitals called "payment by results. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Are medical offices prepared for the next disaster?

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Phillipp A, Stokes CD, Tivis R, Gans D, Piland N Disasters have an enormous economic impact on the United States as well as short- and long-term healthcare implications. Federal and state governments are providing billions of dollars to communities across the nation for emergency preparedness activities. An online poll conducted in July 2008 indicated that most medical practices in the United States, even though they believe they will be impacted by a disaster within the next five years, re port themselves to be inadequately prepared. In light of increased funding since 9/11 and hurricane Katrina, the results of the poll show that the very practices that are the foundation of our healthcare system that see and treat patients on a daily basis are not being included in preparedn...

Change management with the electronic health record.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This article examines the steps for, opportunities for, and positive results from incorporating change management principles from the very beginning, and the benefits accrued by understanding and utilizing the concepts of good choices, relationships, planning, and feedback. PMID: 19911542 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

Consensual medicine and the therapeutic partnership: reducing the costs of defensive medicine and litigation.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Frenkel SM Marking the start of our 25th Anniversary Year, Marcel Frenkel, MD, MBA, Founder and Editor Emeritus of this Journal, returns with a prescription that has interest for all players in the healthcare system. Though he focuses on the costs of defensive medicine and malpractice litigation, he proposes a significant change in medicine's cultural approach that can bring universal rewards: empower the patient. PMID: 19911537 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

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Marlin Business Services Corp. Partners with Advanced Data Systems Corp.

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0100

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Business Services Corp., (Nasdaq:MRLN), a leader in the equipment leasing industry, is proud to announce its new partnership with Advanced Data Systems (ADS) as a preferred financing source for providing equipment lease programs to physicians. The affiliation allows Marlin to provide financing options for ADS clients to lease healthcare automation solutions which include the 2008 CCHIT Certified(r) MedicsDocAssistant Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, the MedicsPremier automated Practice Management system, MedicsRIS for Radiology, and any ADS-supplied hardware. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

2009 Tech Survey: Taking the Plunge

Physicians Practice — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:12:18 +0100

What are your colleagues doing when it comes to information technology? Are they finally hearing the siren call of EHRs? Are they buying new practice management systems? We asked and you told us. (Source: Physicians Practice)

South Carolina provider installs EHR, LIS software

Healthcare IT News — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:51:14 +0100

Health Care Partners of South Carolina has recently implemented a new software suite that encompasses an electronic health record and practice management and LIS solutions. The software suite, provided by Visionary HealthWare of Tampa, Fla., includes the Visionary DREAM EHR, the Visionary CARE Chronic Care Management, Visionary Office Practice Management and LabDAQ Laboratory Information System. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Latest in Dental Technology and Dental Digital X-Ray Showcased at New Kodak Dental Training Facility

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:31:34 +0100

Advanced Automation partners in designing cutting-edge training facility for Kodak Dental Systems that features practice management integration and leading dental technologies such as dental digital x-ray (PRWeb Aug 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/dental/technology/prweb2714514.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

HASC Report: Reduce Pervasive Administrative Complexity in Health Care System

AAFP Practice Management — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:30:00 +0100

The United States could save billions of dollars in its cash-strapped health care system by cutting through the administrative red tape that entangles physicians, hospitals and patients every day, according to a new report released by the Healthcare Administrative Simplification Coalition, or HASC. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

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Quality Performance Measures: The Tie That Binds Reimbursement, Licensure, Certification, and Continuing Medical Education

PM&R — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article reviews proposed changes in national health-care delivery, education, and board certification that affects professionals in physical medicine and rehabilitation. (Source: PM&R)

iMedica gives way to Aprima Software

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:50:40 +0100

Looking to distance itself from similar-sounding competitors, the iMedica Corporation has announced a new name and launched a new Web site. The Carrollton, Texas-based developer of electronic health record and practice management systems for physician practices announced that it will now be known as Aprima Medical Software, Inc., and that the Aprima name will be used for the company’s EHR/PM solution. The company also unveiled its new Web presence at aprimaEHR.com. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

A Medicare primer

Journal of Vascular Surgery — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:47:49 +0100

Medicare is a massive and essential safety healthcare net for the elderly in the United States. It covers 45 million people in 2009 (almost one-sixth of the population) and projected to cover an increasing number of aged beneficiaries with a decreasing number of workers paying into the system. Medicare spending is about 13% of the federal budget and 3.2% of gross domestic product. A 7.4% annual growth rate in spending is expected to lead to potential insolvency by 2019. Spending on physician services and other suppliers is about 20% of Medicare outlays. Payment updates for physician services are insufficient in relation to the cost of providing services. The most serious issue remains a permanent fix for the sustained growth rate formula used for calculating payment updates for physicians....

AMA Health Plan Report Card Shows Payer Progress

AAFP Practice Management — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:50:00 +0100

For the second year in a row, the AMA has taken a hard look at the health care industry's claims processing systems to diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of those systems. That assessment found that although health insurers have made headway in the past year, there's still plenty of room for improvement. (Source: AAFP Practice Management)

Association between satisfaction and stress with aspects of job and practice management among primary care physicians.

Quality in Primary Care — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:48:02 +0100

CONCLUSION: Reform strategies aimed at improving the quality of care among PCPs needs to take into account the contextual determinants of physician satisfaction and stress, and should highlight programmes that might be pursued to improve the integration of PCPs within the Italian National Health System. PMID: 19622272 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Quality in Primary Care)

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Podcast: M.A.D. Leadership for Healthcare: Proven Strategies for Getting People to Do What You Want Them to Do

SoundPractice.net - Sound Ideas from The Journal of Medical Practice Management — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

In this 20-minute pocast, Wendy Lipton-Dibner, MA, author of Best-Selling new book, M.A.D. Leadership for Healthcare: Proven Strategies for Getting People to Do What You Want Them to Do discusses the formula of M.A.D. Leadership -- M for Motivate, A for Align, D for Differentiate -- the formula that the author has used to help hundreds of practices to make significant changes in the ways they work and relate to people. These proven techniques of "getting people to do what you want them to do," are helping doctors and dentists see major increases in their practice revenues. The book published in May, 2009 to rave reviews and is under consideration at a number of medical, dental and health administration schools as part of the required curriculum. The launch of this book is perfect...

iMedica changes name to Aprima Medical Software

Healthcare IT News — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:18:25 +0100

Looking to distance itself from similar-sounding competitors, the iMedica Corporation has announced a new name and launched a new Web site. The Carrollton, Texas-based developer of electronic health record and practice management systems for physician practices announced Wednesday that it will now be known as Aprima Medical Software, Inc., and that the Aprima name will be used for the company’s EHR/PM solution. The company also unveiled its new Web presence at aprimaEHR.com. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Vendor Notebook - eClinicalWorks delivers EMR to nine Metropolitan Health facilities

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:35:14 +0100

eClinicalWorks, based in Westborough, Mass., has announced that Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc., (Metcare) of West Palm Beach, Fla., has selected the company's electronic medical record and practice management solution for its nine wholly-owned internal medicine offices in south and central Florida. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

VCA Antech, Inc. Completes Merger With Eklin Medical Systems, Inc.

Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:06:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCA Antech, Inc. (Nasdaq:WOOF), a leading animal healthcare company in the United States, announced today that it has acquired Eklin Medical Systems, Inc., a leading seller of digital radiology (DR), ultrasound and practice management software (VIA) systems in the veterinary market. VCA Antech, Inc. established its medical technology segment with the acquisition of Sound Technologies, Inc. in October 2004. The combined company will be the largest supplier of diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical technology products to the veterinary market. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))

Using computers in the exam room.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article presents some of the unique challenges of using computers to document patient encounters and some practical advice and considerations for improving the use of computers at the bedside. PMID: 19743713 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

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Restructuring primary care for performance improvement.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article describes the partnerships PCP established, specific benchmarks and measurements used, processes utilized, and results to date. This could be used as a roadmap for other primary care systems that are working to establish CQI in their daily operations. PMID: 19743712 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

The healthcare crisis: competition is the problem and the solution.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Paterick ZR, Paterick TE, Waterhouse BE When judged by any responsible national or international criteria, the U.S. healthcare system has reached the point of crsis. Serious issues exist regarding access, quality, and costs of our present system. Previous reform efforts have not been successful in addressing these concerns. A true market-driven, comprehensive healthcare system incorporating appropriate elements of competition with respect to pricing and the quality of services, along with the availability of accurate, transparent, data-supported information, would offer a higher probability of success in dealing with the causes of our healthcare crisis than would a government-run, single-payor system. PMID: 19743703 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Pra...

Negotiating Deals with Tech Vendors

Physicians Practice — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Now that you’ve decided which vendor will supply your new EMR (or practice management system, or other large IT purchase), it’s time to hammer out a deal. How do you negotiate the best terms for one of the biggest purchases your practice will ever make? (Source: Physicians Practice)

Clear Innova Launches Innovative Radiology Information System

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Clear Innova announced the launch of a next-generation radiology information system (RIS) that will serve as an efficient, cost-effective practice management solution for imaging centers and hospital radiology departments. The affordable Origin RIS seamlessly integrates a number of key features and capabilities that typically require the piecing together of separate products. (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Physicians Wait For Health IT Guidelines, Officials Want 'Every Doctor's Office' Online

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Physicians are still waiting for clear cut rules for how they must use health information technology in order to be eligible for economic stimulus-funded incentives, American Medical News, a publication of the American Medical Association, reports. The publication notes that (the $2 billion) "incentive money will directly address the use of EMRs, not the purchase of the systems. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Physicians Practice and Pocono Medical Center to Improve Patient Care in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

CMPMedica RSS — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:30:16 +0100

Physicians Practice and Pocono Medical Center to Improve Patient Care in Monroe County, PennsylvaniaBaltimore, Maryland, June 10, 2009 — Physicians Practice and the Pocono Medical Center have joined forces to help provide area physicians and their staff more time to devote to patient care. This new partnership is a unique program designed to help doctors in and around Monroe County, Pennsylvania better handle the cumbersome and time-consuming issues of managing a busy practice. Through this new alliance, Pocono Medical Center will use Physicians Practice’s extensive resources to deliver essential practice management tools to help local physicians manage the business aspects of medicine more efficiently and effectively.Physicians’ need for practice management informat...

Actuaries Weigh In On Ways To Address Risk Exposures And Challenges With The U.S. Health Care System

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Many interested parties and organizations have provided recommendations on U.S. health care reform, but there is much to be done in terms of mapping out its future. As leading health care professionals, actuaries are looked to for their points of view on this important topic. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Review of Contemporary Irrigant Agitation Techniques and Devices

Journal of Endodontics — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Understanding these fundamental issues is crucial for clinical scientists to improve the design and user-friendliness of future generations of irrigant agitation systems and for manufacturers' contentions that these systems play a pivotal role in contemporary endodontics. (Source: Journal of Endodontics)

U.S. Health Care System Fails To Protect Patients From Deadly Medical Errors

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Ten years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) sounded the alarm about the widespread toll of medical errors in a groundbreaking report call "To Err is Human." The report prompted a rush of congressional hearings and promises of reform. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Hires Patient Safety Liaison To Help Healthcare Facilities Implement Guidance

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority has hired a Patient Safety Liaison for the northwest region to help healthcare facilities that report through the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) improve patient safety for Pennsylvania citizens. The Patient Safety Liaison pilot program began last year in northeastern Pennsylvania. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Solving the interoperability puzzle: a guide to data interchange between hospitals and physician practices.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article describes existing and future choices for connecting practices to information from hospitals and other entities. The article features the example of the Detroit Medical Center, which has succeeded in delivering interoperability via a low-cost, remotely hosted, application-service-provider model EMR. You'll discover how the organization launched an outpatient EMR system at both hospital-based and closely affiliated private physician offices, with minimal internal support, and how cross-platform interoperability can allow records to flow between the hospital and the physician office. PMID: 19663365 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

Using a phased-in incremental approach to EMR implementation.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article presents an implementation methodology that is effective and can improve successful use of an electronic medical record system. PMID: 19663360 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM)

Has the tsunami arrived? Part II.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Halverson D, Glowac W Healthcare is an industry in the midst of significant change. After years of double-digit cost increases, the system has reached a tipping point. Where once only employers were heard crying out for change, the call is now coming from all levels of American society. The voice that is most important to effect change is the newest--that of the consumer. In part two of our overview of the healthcare tsunami, we hope to offer you some insights and practical ideas on how to improve the return on investment of your marketing. We believe those who work to understand the new market forces and react with insight will not just survive during the tsunami, they will thrive. PMID: 19663358 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Journal of Medical Practice Management : ...

Investigate funding alternatives to support successful EHR implementation.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Jarvis CW National studies show that electronic health record adoption has been sluggish at best, with the two greatest barriers being "fear" (of change) and "funding" (budgets can't accommodate a significant outlay). While change management must be addressed internally, funding assistance is available from a wide range of sources. After conducting a comprehensive cost and return on investment analysis, physician practices must investigate options and determine which ones "match" their needs and priorities best. Among the available sources are grants or support from federal, state, and local governmental entities; private foundations, payors, and pharmaceutical companies; health information technology vendors; and hospitals and health systems. Seven key considerations can guid...