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Healthcare is constantly changing but the PCMH model aligns with where health care is headed. Practices, Providers, and Patients are already seeing changes for improved healthcare through the PCMH model. However, PCMH recognition is a long and tedious process from start to finish. Below are 5 common challenges of implementing the PCMH Model in yourRead about 5 Challenges of Implementing the PCMH Model in your Rural Practice

Is your office CMS emergency prepared? In 2015 extreme weather cost the U.S. economy more than $10 billion. In 2016 this trend continued with massive snowstorms, flooding, earthquakes, forest fires, tornadoes, and hurricanes across the country. More than ever, business owners should be aware of the financial necessity of preparing their business for the unexpected.Read about Don’t Get Caught in the Eye of the Storm

The importance of training & development in Healthcare: Training and developing your education in the healthcare industry is a constant on-going process with the ever-demanding technological advances we see on a day-to-day basis. As the industry grows, so does the need for specialization of the different parts. Your education should never stop at your diplomaRead about Growing Your Own – Training and Development in Healthcare

By now you have likely heard about the Ransomware pandemic that swept the world a few weeks ago, but how did it happen, what can you do about it, and what are the risks that face your practice in light of this newly emerged threat? In early March of 2017, vulnerability in Windows file transferRead about Ransomware Strikes Again

Practices I work with are extremely hard working, thorough, and dedicated. They want what is best for their patients and their practice. They have found the PCMH model is the best way to improve their practice to better serve not only their patients but also the overall community. Developing practices into PCMHs is a complexRead about Working hard to get that PCMH recognition: Is it worth it?

We used to ask the question, “What has changed for your business in healthcare this year?” but the better question today might be, “What hasn’t changed?”  With EHR system upgrades/implementation, policy cancellations, continuing IT problems, and data security worries (along with IT functionality), we are constantly being reminded why new HIPAA rules, regulations, and complianceRead about The Necessity of HIPAA Compliance

In the United States Colorectal cancer is the second most lethal type of cancer. In 2017, it’s estimated there will be 135,430 new cases and 50,260 deaths from colon and rectal cancers. Colon cancer screening could prevent many of these deaths, as a patient’s prognosis improves dramatically with early detection and treatment. Tests that are designedRead about Important Things To Know About Colorectal Cancer

How it works We negotiate discounts for you on products and services you already buy. Most of the products and services are large brand names of the companies you already know and trust. All discounts are already negotiated before you buy, so once you become a Veira customer through your NeKY RHIO membership you canRead about The Membership Advantages with NeKY RHIO’s GPO

Just as location is important to a realtor, diagnosis documentation should be important to billing E/M services. Don’t lose sight that the documentation does not need to include a diagnosis pulled from a previous visit or previous diagnosis that does not affect the current illness or treatment plan. It is always important to remind theRead about Staying Focused by Coding the Current Encounter

Since the implementation of HIPAA there have been many road signs to help guide us all through the tedious ins and outs of this important policy. When it comes to securing Patient Health Information (PHI) in the context of HIPAA compliance, we need to remember that even after developing policies and procedures that it doesn’tRead about Honing in on HIPAA: Implementing Training and Awareness in Your Practice