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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 In reality, ICD-9 is obsolete, and the longer it is in use, the more the quality of health-care data will decline, leading to faulty decisions based on… Continue reading Debunking three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

Managing the revenue cycle with gloStream

Revenue cycle management is a key driver of progress in health-care organizations, according to a recent Gartner report, but it must be supported by the right systems. As soon as a patient makes an appointment, revenue cycle management begins. But with disparate legacy systems and applications, many health-care providers are struggling to keep on top… Continue reading Managing the revenue cycle with gloStream

Applying engineering to health care

A strategy commonly used in manufacturing and aviation offers the potential for better health care at lower cost, according to a recent report. That strategy – systems engineering – is an interdisciplinary approach to designing and managing complex systems. According to “Better Health Care and Lower Costs: Accelerating Improvement Through Systems Engineering,” a report from… Continue reading Applying engineering to health care

It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

The compliance date for ICD-10 is farther away than it once was, but it’s still coming — and health-care practitioners should be moving forward with preparedness plans, if the results of a recent survey are any indication. The survey — which questioned physician practices, hospitals, payers, vendors, and others — was conducted by eHealth Initiative… Continue reading It’s time to get ready for ICD-10

Are you in the right cloud?

Not all clouds are created equal, at least when it comes to encryption. Most cloud providers say they encrypt data, which engenders a sense of security—but there is a weakness in the process. Data —say, a medical record— is indeed encrypted when you send it to the cloud. But, when it arrives at the server… Continue reading Are you in the right cloud?

Boost profitability by reviewing your clinical processes

Ensuring you are paid for the important work that you do is a significant challenge for most practices—but you can solve it by maintaining control over the entire revenue cycle. The problem is, with ICD-10 regulations that’s only going to get harder. And, payer reforms affecting how insurance companies pay out, and how much, are… Continue reading Boost profitability by reviewing your clinical processes

Recent hacker attack highlights need for security

Multiple cyber attacks, possibly by hacker group Anonymous, plagued the Boston Children’s Hospital in April – highlighting the need for data security in all health-care environments. The attacks may have been a response to the case of 15-year-old patient Justina Pelletier, who the hospital reported to the state as being the victim of medical neglect,… Continue reading Recent hacker attack highlights need for security

We’re ready for ICD-10

President Obama has authorized yet another delay in the implementation of ICD-10 after the Senate approved the measure as part of the Sustainable Growth Rate legislation on April 1. To IT vendors who haven’t prepared for the transition, the delay is a relief – but to us at gloStream, it’s a disappointment, as we had… Continue reading We’re ready for ICD-10

Creating a pacesetting practice

Are you looking to achieve previously unforeseen business goals that will allow you to excel beyond your peers? If no, you need more than technology; you need pacesetting principles, which give you a framework for managing the complexity of a medical practice using proven business strategies. Here are three of the most important: Principle 1:… Continue reading Creating a pacesetting practice

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