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Physician organizations voice opinions over MACRA implementation
Physician organizations voice opinions over MACRA implementation
June 30, 2016As the comment period for the proposed Medicare…
The Future of the Independent Practice under MACRA
The Future of the Independent Practice under MACRA
May 17, 2016A recent post by the mysterious Dr. Jayne on HISTalk bemoans the final MACRA…
A Second Opinion with Dr. Susan Sorensen
A Second Opinion with Dr. Susan Sorensen
May 12, 2016In 1996 I became a dinosaur. The HMO’s were dominating medicine. Instead of taking care of my…
New Improvements: Smarter DOB Searching and Referral Templates
New Improvements: Smarter DOB Searching and Referral Templates
May 6, 2016This week, we’re excited to announce two improvements…
Policy update: MACRA implementation and the move to Value-Based Care
Policy update: MACRA implementation and the move to Value-Based Care
May 3, 2016Last week, the Department of Health and Human…
New Automated Appointment Reminders
New Automated Appointment Reminders
April 21, 2016It’s official! As of today, you can send automated appointment reminders to your patients through Elation….
With the advent of electronic medical records, the world was introduced to a new way of practicing medicine. A clinician no longer has to awkwardly shuffle through countless pages in a paper chart, searching for the most recent dosage change or a history of chickenpox. EMRs are a boon to practitioners and patient on many fronts and help everyone save time. Up-to-the-minute Data At Your Fingertips When your practice uses an EMR system, you can easily access a comprehensive overview of your patient’s entire medical history and also obtain information from referring physicians. EMRs make it possible for you and your staff to retrieve a record in a few keystrokes, eliminating the frustration and wait time that occurs when you
Upcoming new scheduling features in Elation!
Upcoming new scheduling features in Elation!
March 20, 2016Dear Elation Community, We are excited to announce two new scheduling features to the…
Dr. David Blumenthal, previously the National Coordinator for Health IT in the Obama Administration, recently gave some great insight into the future of digital healthcare and electronic medical records in Harvard Business Review. As physicians from small independents to large hospital systems transition from paper records to electronic health records, issues of interoperability, changes in reimbursement policy, and a number of other challenges continue to make a truly digital ecosystem for health care a future aspiration rather than a current reality. What the article says: The HITECH program, introducing subsidies and penalties to encourage EHR adoption, has been effective at accelerating adoption From 2008 to 2014, hospitals with an EHR went from 7% to 76% while physician adoption moved from
The Rise of Patient Passports in Electronic Medical Records
The Rise of Patient Passports in Electronic Medical Records
February 25, 2016Electronic medical records have quickly become the norm…
CDC’s Report on EMR use in the U.S.
CDC’s Report on EMR use in the U.S.
February 24, 2016The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a comprehensive study of the use of…
The Senate Healthcare Committee passed the Improving Health Information Technology Act (S. 2511) with a unanimous vote last week. The bill, a companion to the 21st Century Cures Act passed last year by the House of Representatives, was introduced by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn). It focuses on improving healthcare information technology by updating the use, practices, and regulations of electronic health records. “If we want to continue building a healthcare system that works for patients and families and puts their needs first, strengthening our nation’s health IT infrastructure must be a top priority.” – Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington MedCityNews has a solid analysis of the passage of the committee’s passage of the bill with a unanimous and bipartisan 22-0 vote.
Physicians Gather to Give Feedback on the State of EMRs
Physicians Gather to Give Feedback on the State of EMRs
February 11, 2016The American Medical Association (AMA) recently hosted a town…
Carequality and the Potential Impact on Interoperability
Carequality and the Potential Impact on Interoperability
February 9, 2016The 501(c)3 Sequoia Project has taken on the task of bridging…
Making Sense of MIPS: What it Means for Primary Care
Making Sense of MIPS: What it Means for Primary Care
February 5, 2016In April of last year, Congress made major changes to the reimbursement…
Tuesday Tips: Passport from your Patient’s Perspective
Tuesday Tips: Passport from your Patient’s Perspective
January 12, 2016Ever wondered what it’s like for your patients to log into Patient…