How DPC doctors could start seeing Medicare patients
Direct primary care (DPC) physicians who see elderly patients may choose to participate in Medicare or may decide to opt out. The decision to accept Medicare for their basic primary care services…
The Elation Team consists of highly trained and knowledgeable professionals committed to advancing high-value primary care. With diverse backgrounds in healthcare, technology, and patient advocacy, the team has been delivering innovative solutions since 2010. Elation's clinical-first, collaborative EHR platform empowers primary care organizations to provide personalized, high-quality care.
The Elation Team consists of highly trained and knowledgeable professionals committed to advancing high-value primary care. With diverse backgrounds in healthcare, technology, and patient advocacy, the team has been delivering innovative solutions since 2010. Elation's clinical-first, collaborative EHR platform empowers primary care organizations to provide personalized, high-quality care.
Direct primary care (DPC) physicians who see elderly patients may choose to participate in Medicare or may decide to opt out. The decision to accept Medicare for their basic primary care services…
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans is up and premiums are down, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare Advantage plans cover what is…
An annual survey conducted by PwC’s Health Research Institute (HRI) has revealed an increase in health care costs for employers as well as for their employees. The survey also indicates a number…
Engagement and connection appear to be prominent factors in the productivity and success of independent primary care physicians. A recent study of 1,029 physicians, as reported by Becker’s…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched an Innovation Center that “supports the development and testing of innovative health care payment and service delivery…
The electronic health record (EHR) was developed to enable independent physicians to be more effective and more efficient. Electronic records significantly reduce the possibilities of duplication…
An independent physician operating a direct care practice is running a business, in addition to caring for patients. Operating a business requires that the provider maintain financial records,…
ACOs can improve care by using a single EHR system, rather than multiple, separate systems. Learn why having multiple EHR systems decreases quality of care.
Elation is excited to announce that we have added the PHQ-9 depression screening questionnaire to our patient chart. Take advantage of this feature today!
Independent physicians that take advantage of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) will be able to participate in a number of incentive programs offered through the Centers for…
When an independent physician converts the practice to the direct primary care (DPC) model, the provider knows that some patients will not follow. That is actually ideal for the DPC’s patient…
As its name suggests, a chronological record is quite simply the events, encounters, and diagnoses for a specific patient, listed as they occurred. The chronological record is based on when things…
On June 3rd, Elation Health joined 33 other organizations to submit a letter in support of a CMS proposal which would require hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid to send event…
Add patient vitals measurements and Elation instantly calculates the correct code in visit notes. This feature is the first of a series of exploratory features aimed towards helping you spend less…
Picture it: Patient A needs to see a specialty physician. Her independent physician must send a referral and then, of course, will want to see the specialty physician’s notes and any test results….
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its Quality Payment Program Year 3 Final Rule in November 2018. The document details a number of changes for the Medicare Access and…