The following excerpt is from an article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Tim Cannon. Successful electronic health record implementation or transition hinges on the right IT team. In a previous post, I discussed how you need a messenger, planner, educator, and supporter on your team for a smooth transition.

Leading edge web-based medical billing software empowers medical organizations to personalize their billing and coding procedures to increase profitability, prevent errors and expedite claim reimbursements.

Web-based easy to use EMR interfaces designed for Nephrology physicians and surgeons allow fast, secure communication with kidney specialists and dialysis centers to improve patient outcomes. Enhanced solutions support internal renal billing and coding and coordination with outsourcing partners. There are myriad benefits of implementing a practice-specific EMR, including the ones listed below.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Nurse.com. When it comes to treating patients with acute myocardial infarction, electronic health records have had a positive impact, despite a few minor drawbacks in implementing the technology, according to a recent report.

The medical billing and coding process is complex. Billing may take days, or months, to finalize when a patient presents with a significant medical history or complicated case. Coordinating internal practice work flow with external clearing houses and claim processing vendors demands continuous review even for routine care. There are ways to improve the billing and coding process, facilitating faster submission times and higher first-pass approval percentages.

A recent KLAS report provides interesting insight into how providers view their practice management revenue cycle efforts. The study, titled What's Happening Behind the Billing Office Door, showed there is still room for improving Revenue Cycle Management processes. Consider these four findings from the report.

Affordable patient-centric bed management software solutions facilitate efficient transportation and enhance staff productivity, time management strategies and process automation. An ideal package provides tools to achieve measurable return on investment. Physicians often complain that patients have to spend too much time waiting in the office or a pre-admitting room for an available hospital bed. Bed management software has myriad benefits for practice managers, including reducing wait times and improving discharge processes.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Modern Medicine. It was written by Lynda Charters. If you are considering buying a new electronic health record (EHR) system or updating your current one, make sure you spend enough time in the preparatory stage of system selection and vendor selection, says one expert.

Some medical administrators approach EHR implementation the same way one would approach leasing a new car. You do some research online, read a few reviews, compare features and price points. In lieu of the test drive, you request a demo. You may have to demo several systems before you "fall in love with one." But, when you do, you negotiate contract terms, select key customization components and arrange financing. Then, all that's left to do is simply plug in the hardware and software and step into the new world of digital patient files and cloud-based scheduling. Sounds easy. Right?

With the shift away from a "fee-for-service" framework toward a more consumer-centric "value-based" healthcare delivery model, physicians have had to take a proactive approach to marketing their practice similar to the way retailers and consumer goods entities attract and retain clients. While designing effective marketing campaigns may not be the major focus for most healthcare providers, it should be a priority. In this new environment, strengthening engagement strategies is imperative for financial stability.