Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Bill could increase use of telemedicine

Physicians have little reason to engage in telemedicine because they typically aren’t reimbursed for services rendered virtually – but now two Mississippi senators are seeking to change that. The Telehealth Enhancement Act, introduced by Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, alters Medicare payment policies to cover telemedicine, among other things. Essentially, this bill’s goal is… Continue reading Bill could increase use of telemedicine

Debunking three ICD-10 myths

As we move toward the October 2015 compliance deadline for ICD-10, the Journal of AHIMA has tackled three misconceptions about the new coding system. ICD-9 isn’t so bad. In reality, ICD-9 is obsolete, and the longer it is in use, the more the quality of health-care data will decline, leading to faulty decisions based on… Continue reading Debunking three ICD-10 myths

Final rule sets ICD-10 compliance deadline in stone

The Department of Health and Human Services has set the final deadline for health-care organizations to transition to ICD-10, and it’s just 14 months away—on October 1, 2015. ICD-10 is designed to provide better patient care, disease management, and quality measurement—especially for patients under the care of multiple providers. It replaces ICD-9, whose limited structural… Continue reading Final rule sets ICD-10 compliance deadline in stone

Google’s mobile Search change

One of the biggest Internet trends of the past half decade or so is the rise of mobile-based browsing. With the ever increasing number of smartphones and cheaper data plans, mobile Internet browsing is set to surpass desktop. Because of this, Google has recently introduced a slight change to their mobile search results that could… Continue reading Google’s mobile Search change

Google changes mobile search results

Both tech and Web experts have been reporting that the number of people accessing the Internet from their mobile devices has been really growing over the past half decade or so. With the ever increasing number of devices out there, mobile browsing is set to surpass desktop browsing and Google has recently implemented a small… Continue reading Google changes mobile search results

Mobile search results changed by Google

Tech experts and Web-based companies have been reporting for a number of years now that the number of people accessing websites on their mobile devices has been growing nearly exponentially. In an effort to better cater to mobile users, Google has recently implemented a small but potentially important change to the way mobile search results… Continue reading Mobile search results changed by Google

Outsourced IT – 6 Misconceptions!

A common problem many small business owners have is letting go. Many feel that because it is their business, they simply must be in charge of everything. This can put a lot of undue stress on a person, especially if they are not experts in areas like IT. When it comes to information technology, one… Continue reading Outsourced IT – 6 Misconceptions!

6 IT outsourcing misconceptions!

In many western countries, the word ‘outsourcing’ is both feared and loathed. The idea of moving business processes out of a company really does not sit well with many. However, for a great number of business owners it is appealing, especially when they aren’t able to successfully manage all processes alone, such as the IT… Continue reading 6 IT outsourcing misconceptions!

6 Misconceptions about outsourced IT!

As business owners, one of the most challenging tasks is letting go of every part of your business functions. It’s difficult to step back from managing everything, especially when you have invested so much time, energy and resources on your business. This can put a lot of undue stress on yourself and your employees, especially… Continue reading 6 Misconceptions about outsourced IT!

Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana

One of the biggest trends when it comes to mobile devices, is the increasing integration of smartphones into every part of our lives. Many developers are looking at ways to essentially turn the phone from a device you interact with into a device that is really an extension of yourself. The way they are doing… Continue reading Meet Your Windows Phone PA: Cortana