Emerging from EHR purgatory through value-based reimbursement By Parker Nieves As an independent physician using an EHR system, do you find that you are spending more time on the computer than with your patients? EHR systems are theoretically designed to enable you to ... July 20th Share
Medicare’s impact on independent practices By Tyler Comstock The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) and its associated Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) have proved quite challenging to many independent practices. ... July 20th Share
Using EHRs to reduce stroke risk By Parker Nieves The American Heart Association states that 800,000 people experience a stroke in the United States each year. Of those, approximately 130,000 people die. Preventing or reducing the risk of ... July 20th Share
How investing in primary care can enhance care coordination By What is the relationship between primary care and care coordination? Most patients, particularly those who are critically ill or elderly, see more than one medical care provider. They are ... July 20th Share
Healthcare bill update: plan to repeal and replace Obamacare becomes less likely By Yesterday, Senate Republicans announced that they lacked enough votes to move their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, forward. With ... July 19th Share
Possibilities for passing a bipartisan healthcare bill By Dante Capozzola The plan designed to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has faced numerous debates and delays. In the Republican-controlled Senate, there are not yet enough votes to pass a new ... July 18th Share