Telehealth, and telemedicine in particular, uses technology to provide medical care to patients who may be located dozens, hundreds or even thousands of miles from their providers. But, how this care is delivered could look different, depending on … [Read more...]
Proper documentation important in telling patient’s medical story
The medical record is important, and documentation is a key component when it comes to risk adjustment and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) scores. The medical record has data of the patient’s past and present health … [Read more...]
Four ways to protect your practice against malware
Malware is a subject that affects many, but few understand. There are various types that can affect a single machine or an entire organization, and if left unattended, can cost a company hundreds of thousands of dollars in breaches and repairs. … [Read more...]
Grant program will help rural health clinics capture quality data
Kentucky RHIO will facilitate project that optimizes electronic health record systems The Kentucky Rural Healthcare Information Organization (Kentucky RHIO) was recently awarded a Health Resources & Services Administration Rural Health Network … [Read more...]
Proposed state legislation would benefit telehealth services
With the introduction of Senate Bill 112 and House Bill 12, Kentucky is one step closer to parity for telehealth services. If passed, the bills, which mirror each other, could open up Medicaid reimbursement and make telehealth more viable for … [Read more...]
How to properly document patient substance abuse
Drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. In 2016, there were an estimated 64,000 drug overdoses, with the sharpest increase related to fentanyl and fentanyl analogs (synthetic opioids). Those caused more than … [Read more...]
Health data available to help you identify gaps in care, enhance outcomes
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a set of performance measures designed and administered by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCAQ). Health plans like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and … [Read more...]
Three easy steps to determine if your practice is PCMH ready
Achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance is not an easy task. However, your practice may already have the functionalities and requirements that NCQA requires to achieve recognition. Below … [Read more...]
Major Security Flaws Found In Multiple Processors
Processors are extremely important when referring to computing devices, be it cell phones, laptops, or tablets, to name a few. They run all the essential processes on your device, and handle sensitive data like usernames and passwords. Recently, … [Read more...]
Telemedicine improves quality of care and lowers costs
As Internet access improves across the country, the use of telemedicine has expanded at a rapid pace. Telemedicine offers substantial benefits to both patients and providers. By implementing a telehealth program, providers can improve the overall … [Read more...]
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