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Virtual care strategies for primary care What primary care physicians need to know about the coronavirus vaccine Health policy forecast for 2021 2021 physician reimbursement trends DPC business planning for 2021 Elation CEO and Dr. Southerland featured on HISTalk The revenue cycle, COVID-19, and on-site clinics Budgeting expenses for your direct primary care (DPC) practice How to maintain patient volume at your practice through the pandemic A guide to new MIPS/MACRA changes Primary care physicians and the vaccine rollout Direct primary care (DPC) for unemployed patients Tips for patient-focused telehealth What is cloud-based interoperability? The quality of healthcare and COVID-19 Sustainable Healthcare: Unlocking the Potential of Primary Care Elation Health Announces $40M Series C To Power Independent Primary Care New additions to Elation’s patient payments Coronavirus and on-site, near-site health clinics Can telemedicine help close care gaps? Growth and churn in DPC practices EHR cost considerations Telehealth and the patient-physician relationship Interoperability considerations for health policy Check out Elation's new blog: The Practice What are the legal risks of COVID-19? A guide to PPE for an independent practice Demand for Direct Care has grown since the start of the pandemic Is telemedicine the new normal? Elation co-founder shares expertise on telehealth and wearables Introducing new telehealth capabilities, directly within Elation COVID-19 and cash flow for independent practices Sparks from a DPC physician Customize your Appointment Reminders for Virtual Visits What is primary care? Primary care and the COVID-19 pandemic The “new normal” for independent primary care practices Responses to your Medical History Forms can now be exported to more places Addressing primary care payment Physician burnout survey highlights burnout rate Is help actually getting to primary care practices on the front-lines? What to do when COVID-19 enters your physician practice California Medical Association calls for retention grants for independent physicians How to help your patients cope with anxiety from coronavirus Trump administration announces new regulatory waivers and rule changes for COVID-19 relief What is happening with primary care? COVID-19 grocery shopping tips for patients Introducing Elation's financial guide CMS announces MIPS COVID-19 Clinical Trials improvement activity CMS Issues Recommendations to Re-Open practices in Areas with Low Incidence of COVID-19 Tips for keeping your practice open during a pandemic COVID-19 and Direct Primary Care’s strengths What is the Clinical impact of COVID-19? 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How to discuss the cost of care with patients Direct primary care physicians guide to 2020 What are care management best practices? Responding to coronavirus concerns as a primary care physician Understanding Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All proposal Weekly Rounds: Independent physicians in 2020, DPC practice locations, care management DFW Direct Care Dinner Event What are the benefits of independent physicians and practices Finding the best EHR for small practices Is biometric data a HIPAA risk? Primary care physicians guide to 2020 Setting up direct care practice administration and logistics What are some useful care management tools? Elation is now PCMH Pre-Validated Elation Health chosen as Top Small Practice EMR for Best in KLAS 2020 What are the benefits of care management? Explaining the primary care shortage and the importance of primary care Pacific Medical Group Physicians Honored by AHA Independent physicians guide to 2020 Elation physician Dr. Steven Mussey on his love for cartoons and patient care What is Care Management? Worksite clinics increase among large employers How to draft a business plan for a new DPC practice History of CMS primary care initiative 5 tips to start care management at your independent practice How to evaluate an onsite clinic How can direct care physicians use video to engage patients? 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What you need to know about the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) performance results Everything independent physicians need to know about today's healthcare landscape What is a patient-centered medical home? How will technology play a role in Primary Care First? Write Prescriptions More Easily with Elation’s new Rx Form Starting a Direct Primary Care Practice: A Quick Overview Who really owns your patient data? Everything you need to know about the new physician fee schedule Many hospital-employed doctors are switching to independent practices Direct primary care (DPC) and the front office What kinds of organizations could get the most out of primary care first? Primary Care EHR: Finding the Right Tools for an Independent Primary Care Physician Improving Doctor-Patient Relationships as an Independent Primary Care Physician EHR implementation tips What is the difference between direct primary care (DPC) and an independent physician association (IPA)? Top patient safety concerns in 2019 Direct care and labor unions collaborate How is MIPS changing in 2020 Independent Primary Care Physician: How to Flourish Independently Medicare for All: An overview for independent practices Population health and social determinants of health 25 percent of physicians want a new EHR according to survey Value-based care is driving more and more physicians to seek outside support Who is eligible to participate in Primary Care First? Direct primary care and office management Top 5 questions to ask when choosing an independent practice EHR How DPC doctors could start seeing Medicare patients 2019 Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Program updates Employer health care costs expected to rise 6 percent in 2020 Independent primary care physicians are more productive than hospital-employed physicians according to study Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+): what are the updates for 2019? Study shows time physicians spend on their EHRs Operating as an LLC vs PLLC: How to make the right choice How ACOs could better utilize EHRs Introducing the PHQ-9 Questionnaire to Elation The importance of a certified EHR What is the patient load sweet spot for direct primary care physicians? What are chronological records? Why Elation Health supports CMS’ proposal to send discharge or ADT feeds from hospitals for improved interoperability What are the benefits of participating in Primary Care First as an independent practice? Introducing Elation Smart Coding for BMI Overview of the Elation Health API, our solution for interoperability and connecting physicians and patients at the point of care How to best utilize EHR technology as an independent physician What are the ways MACRA has changed in 2019? What is the future of primary care? Direct care and in-office dispensing Most young patients say EHRs have improved care quality according to new survey What is patient-focused care? 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CMS proposes new interoperability rules to close care gaps and improve data sharing Weekly Rounds: Value-Based Care, Virtual Services, Well-Conceived EHRs, Concierge Care, ACO Changes The cost-savings for direct primary care patients How on-site and near-site employer clinics can improve employee morale Why cloud-based EHRs are on the rise Report shows value-based care payments on the rise AAFP report shows the state of the family physician California payers, providers, and regulators are working together to improve data sharing What employers want from on-site clinics How to choose a new EHR for an independent practice How to address DPC objections CMS finalizes changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and ACO overhaul The patient experience of the future Care coordination vs case management: What's the difference? The power of the Elation DPC network & DPC partners When did EHRs begin? 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The next generation of on-site, near-site employer health tools Weekly Rounds: Quality measure updates, DPC growth, Worksite clinics data, Bundle payments Why concierge medicine isn't just for patients with chronic conditions Independent physicians seek EHR systems that meet their unique needs CMS increases reimbursements for complex patients according to study What role does the EHR play in facilitating collaboration among providers? How fast is direct primary care growing? KLAS insights on worksite health services What is a web-based EHR? Experts urge for improvements in quality measures for primary care physicians Elation Health hosts event for Los Angeles independent physician community Why patient engagement is key for bundled payments Why direct primary care is a model for getting the most out of an EHR CMS changes to marketplace plans may affect primary care A recap of how DPC practices can partner with employers Wall Street Journal features on-site clinics The impact EHRs have on patient engagement and satisfaction Pending changes to MACRA Study shows the impact of EHRs on the primary care providers' patient encounter Tips for retaining patients at your independent practice How direct primary care is changing the way we think about healthcare Important features for a direct primary care EHR Employees and patient engagement at employer health clinics CMS to allow patients to bill physicians directly Solutions to value-based care obstacles DPC Coalition Fly-In is a resource for those interested in direct primary care policy Are you eligible for MIPS in 2018? Use this new CMS tool to find out Traits of successful direct primary care physicians Why is Elation the best EHR for primary care physicians? What ACOs should consider when building partnerships with independent physicians Study shows effects of primary care on health utilization Tax-filing tips for independent physicians and practices CMS shares plan for advancing value-based care and interoperability Patient Longitudinal Records (PLR) v. Comprehensive Health Records (CHR) What are the CPC+ updates you need to know for 2018 Learning more about physician-only ACOs Check out Elation's new Care Management blog! 2018 MACRA updates for primary care physicians Addressing mental health at an on-site or near-site employer health clinic What are the advantages of cloud-based EHRs for independent practices? Bipartisan bill could require every state to use EPCS Corporate wellness trends for 2018 How do new marijuana policies affect independent physicians? Strategies for communicating costs to patients Getting serious about HIPAA Providing direct primary care to uninsured patients How Elation's import/export buttons reduce the risk of transcription error Large companies like Apple embrace employer clinic model DPC state laws: everything you need to know pt. 2 Is your independent practice calculating a DSO? Healthcare spending to reach 19.7% of GDP by 2026 Primary care physicians and hospitalists on care quality Weekly Rounds: DPC myths, Medicare wellness visits, and new MACRA reporting requirements History of cloud-based EHRs Continuing progress in primary care Doctors urge HHS to level the playing field for independent practices DPC state laws: everything you need to know pt. 1 Elation launches new care management blog Addressing common direct primary care (DPC) myths White House holds event to tackle EHR interoperability Primary care practices that performed Medicare wellness visits had higher revenue study shows Do direct primary care patients need insurance? Reporting for MACRA in 2018 AAFP attempts to map the impact of primary care spending on care outcomes What is the new budget's impact on MACRA? Weekly Rounds: ROI vs VOI, managing online reviews, and combating the opioid crisis Top 5 primary care achievements independent primary care physicians should know about How the proposed White House budget could affect healthcare How to get the most out of Elation’s new pre-natal flowsheets How independent physicians can leverage Elation’s updated resource center to support their practices Comparing different ACO models: MSSP v. Pioneer Model v. Next Gen ACOs How to manage direct primary care (DPC) practice reviews Value-based care and EHRs History of health policy Integrating primary care and behavioral health Should your direct primary care (DPC) practice create a Yelp page? EHRs and the opioid crisis One year under Trump: how healthcare has changed Cognitive behavioral therapy and primary care ROI vs VOI: Which is better for worksite employer clinics? What the ACA individual mandate repeal means and what comes next Weekly Rounds: Multi-employer clinics, uninsured Americans, improving patient satisfaction, and DPC practice efficiency The evolution of worksite and employer health clinics The impact of CMS' new voluntary bundled-payment model for independent physicians How to improve primary care efficiency and quality How built-in prenatal flowsheets can save time for independent OB/GYN practices Physician gives insights on transitioning to DPC How employer health clinics are impacting the US healthcare system Tips to improve practice management in 2018 Alex Azar confirmed as new HHS Secretary Worksite clinics are expanding their focus Weekly Rounds: 2018 Health Policy Trends, History of DPC, EPCSs, and ACO success How to make your DPC practice more efficient Why on-site employer care is effective How to make your independent practice more patient-centered and patient-centric New poll shows uninsured rate went up in 2017 What is a multi-employer clinic? How independent primary care physicians can improve patient satisfaction in 2018 As employers move into on-site care could they start to decrease managed care contracts? History of independent physicians What is evidence-based health policy? How physicians define value-based care versus patients 5 ways primary care plays a role in patient care and the community Fee-for-service still dominated 2017. Will that change in 2018? Employers plan to expand their use of on-site and near-site employer health clinics History of direct primary care practices How worksite clinics enhance patient access Tips for physicians considering entering into ACO agreement Health policy trends for 2018 The role primary care physicians play in ensuring ACO success The next generation of on-site and near-site clinics How EPCS will grow in 2018 Value-based payment models may grow in 2018 Learn more about the history of primary care How to leverage Clinical Decision Support at the point of care Avoid 2019 MIPS Penalties by reporting on 1 patient for 1 measure DPC pricing for 2018: should you change your membership fee at your practice? What is the national healthy worksite program? Why independent private practices will continue to be a permanent fixture Scaling up an employer clinic to include near-site clinics How to meet patient demand at your independent practice Weekly Rounds: State-level value-based care, “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative, hiring physicians for on-site clinics How on-site employer health clinics can affect employer bottom line performance Independent practice scheduling tips to master "the art of scheduling" State programs that aim to shift focus to primary care Getting more involved with health policy as an independent physician Adding ancillary services at independent primary care practices What are the best states for independent physicians to practice in? Using Elation's CQM Dashboards to keep up Quality Measure performance Finding the right physicians for your on-site or near-site employer health clinic What is same-day scheduling? What is the "patients over paperwork" initiative? Value-based care on a state level What does it take to be a successful independent physician in 2018? Where are we with value-based care? Use Elation’s document tags to better keep track of patient care for quality programs Weekly Rounds: Point-of-Care feature release, On-site healthcare, DPC doctors, PCMH benefits The role of EHR vendors during the transition to value based care The relationship between value based care and quality measurement The importance of population health management for employer health clinics Direct primary care and physician burnout What is population health management? What is holistic primary care? What the CMS data on the Medicare Shared Savings Program tells us about ACOs Improving clinical efficiency with Elation’s new Point-of-Care Labs feature Primary care physicians that use Elation The important role primary care physicians play in the patient-centered medical home CMS aims to ease physician regulatory burdens New survey sheds light on EHR perspectives from patients and medical professionals Why on-site care is attractive to millennials Perspectives from an employed-turned DPC doctor New HHS secretary reportedly chosen The history of on-site clinics What is a hybrid concierge practice? How Elation ensures that MIPS providers avoid penalty Questions to consider when starting a new DPC practice The role of direct primary care for the uninsured What independent physicians need to know about the MACRA final rule Researchers propose "affordability index" for measuring health costs Weekly Rounds: EHR Regulatory Relief Act, risk assessment, EHR migration tips How to perform patient recall to close care gaps and achieve CPC+ performance goals How to keep your independent practice sustainable What is risk assessment in primary care? Does your DPC practice need a practice manager? 5 tips for a successful EHR migration What do independent physicians need to know about the proposed EHR Regulatory Relief Act? Worksite clinics are not just for mega-companies according to industry association The importance of having an EPCS certified EHR Why PCPs should care about value-based care What is the difference between an independent physician and a DPC physician? Collaborative primary care can help with opioid addiction How to make the most of your Clinical EHR to combat burnout Clinical First EHR features: Dynamic Problem List How do you track deceased patients in Elation? Interested in joining a virtual group? Your practice has until Dec. 1st What exactly is a near-site clinic? Ideas for Facebook posts for direct primary care practices Employers and the ROI from on-site, near-site clinic care What is the impact of EHR vendor readiness? Hundreds of healthcare organizations show support for primary care transformation How do direct care and on-site care lower employer spending on healthcare? Corporate on-site, near-site clinics provide "business class" care What makes for a winning Independent Practice Association (IPA)? 10 states with highest and lowest uninsured rates Treating patients seeking primary care after emergency room visits States focus on primary care models to increase access How EHRs are driving innovation and creativity in healthcare How to get credit for assessments within Elation Legal considerations for employer worksite clinics Survey shows most EHR patients report the technology improves care quality 95% of primary care patients satisfied with their physicians What exactly is workplace wellness? Tips for keeping your patients happy at independent practices What is the medical home model? Two ways to effortlessly document exclusions for CPC+ Weekly Rounds: Tom Price resigns, CPC+, worksite clinics Tips for fitting direct primary care into an employer benefit plan The importance of optimizing and enhancing workflows at an independent practice The impact of on-site and near-site employer clinics on healthcare as a whole Study shows the impact of care managers at primary care practices Strategies for patient-centered communication and care How to get CPC+ credit for hbA1c improvement with Elation How to decide if the direct care model is right for your practice Electronic health records (EHRs) for primary care physicians What are some of the services your worksite clinic should be offering to employees? Who is the new acting head of the department of Health and Human Services? Study shows the cost savings on employer worksite clinics How to prepare staff at your independent practice for value-based care Graham-Cassidy bill dies: a timeline of Obamacare repeal efforts What is the national quality forum (NQF)? Tom Price resigns as HHS secretary - what does this mean for independent physicians? Elation makes it easy for you to meet the Use of High Risk Medication in the Elderly measure for CPC+ What independent physicians need to know about the doctor-patient relationship How to optimize your DPC practice What the research says about site clinics Clinical First EHR features: Collaborative Health Record Balancing the Art, Science, and Business of Medicine What is the Cadillac tax and how does it affect on-site and near-site employer health clinics? Ideas for wellness initiatives at your on-site or near-site employer health clinic 3 metrics successful employer health clinics need to track Reasons why physicians choose not to retire AAFP selects a new president How are IPAs revolutionizing the healthcare landscape? The EHR switching process 3 helpful tips for physician barriers to value-based care Best online tools for direct care practices Using Elation’s updated CQM dashboard to monitor new PBIP performance thresholds Elation builds Structured Health Maintenance and seven additional Clinical Quality Measures Weekly Rounds: Measuring ROI, 21st Century Cures Act and marketing for DPC practices Employer health and the transition to value-based care Addressing common misconceptions about employer health clinics A brief primer on independent practice associations (IPAs) What independent physicians need to know about the doctor-patient relationship Policy recommendations that could enable direct care practices to flourish Perspectives on direct primary care from DPC physicians Frequently asked questions about opening up a direct primary care practice How to connect and network with other direct primary care physicians Recommendations on how to be both a successful business person and physician HHS launches campaign to educate patients about HIPAA AAFP says proposed 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule underpays primary care physicians Staying on top of CPC+ screening measures within Elation Marketing for direct primary care (DPC) practices Study shows primary care access to decrease STIs among women Could independent physicians save healthcare? Update on the 21st Century Cures Act Virtual groups and interoperability Weekly Rounds: PCPCC, Patient Engagement, DPC bill in Florida Useful direct primary care websites and resources What are some myths about direct primary care? How to ensure your direct primary care (DPC) practice is sustainable Tips for measuring on-site employer health clinics ROI The potential for behavioral health-focused on-site and near-site employer health clinics How to get employees excited about on-site and near-site health clinics How cloud-based EHR solutions help providers stay independent Practice acquisitions slowdown Going from a "solo" practice to a "small" practice Bipartisan healthcare efforts hit snag over state flexibility disagreements How is the US doing in terms of health insurance coverage? Health IT experts evaluate the HITECH act What is the difference between family medicine and general internal medicine? The impact of integrated, collaborative primary care on the opioid epidemic Care coordination for rural independent practices Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) lays out vision for primary care Quickly identify and manage CPC+ clinical quality measures with Elation’s document tags Elation’s new visit note templates: chart faster and spend more time with patients Easing MACRA's pain points for independent physicians Evaluating value-based care 5 patient engagement terms independent physicians need to know What do independent physicians need to know about clinical decision support? Weekly Rounds: CPC+ Performance, Employer Health Clinics, Patient Referrals 4 keys to successful preventative care for Medicare physicians Factors that impact care coordination How primary care workforce trends impact patient care The difference between EMRs vs EHRs Florida legislature considers direct primary care bill The impact of EHRs during Hurricane Harvey Strategies for getting more patient referrals to your independent practice How does patient engagement work? Understanding how onsite and near site clinics create a healthier workplace environment The impact of technology on employees’ wellness The potential for behavioral health-focused onsite and nearsite employer health clinics Using Elation’s CQM dashboard to monitor CPC+ performance Weekly Rounds: interoperability, MACRA, clinical decision support Study shows primary care appointment availability changes after the ACA Goal-setting for independent practices Improving quality and lowering costs Understanding HIPAA How do doctors feel about interoperability? Why collaborative health records enable care coordination Trends in employer health for 2017 How CPC+ physicians can leverage Clinical Decision Support at the point of care within Elation How to minimize patient no-shows at your independent practice Why direct primary care is here to stay The significance of connected care technology Care coordination trends Frequently asked questions about interoperability 4 branding tips for independent practices Groups comment on MACRA's proposed rule How Elation Health helps independent physicians navigate health policy Public opinion on the ACA repeal and replace efforts Weekly Rounds: value-based care, practice management systems, collaborative care Comparing and contrasting on-site clinics and direct primary care What are the first steps toward transitioning to value-based care for independent physicians? Should independent physicians extend their hours at their practices? How does the DPC model work? Rising direct primary care practices What is concierge medicine? Mastering patient communication as a primary care physician 5 reasons why Elation is the best EHR for primary care Small incentives could encourage more patients to seek out primary care A new paradigm for empathy: using technology to put the clinical encounter at the heart of care The pros and cons of launching a hybrid DPC clinic Strategies for scaling up your direct primary care practice Strategies to improve care quality and access for independent practices Chronic conditions and primary care 6 tips for succeeding during the shift to value-based care What is the relationship between ACOs and value-based care? Mastering patient engagement for primary care physicians Using EHRs in clinical research and trials What is ICD-10? This advisor's take on solving interoperability for small independent practices Marketing your direct primary care practice to employers How the states rank on EHR usage Most Americans have high satisfaction rates for their physicians The benefits of creating a budget for independent practices Report compares the US healthcare system to other countries Staffing your on-site or near-site employer clinic 5 articles you may have missed on the Elation Blogs - 8/21 AMIA submits recommendations to improve interoperability First steps after you've gotten a new EHR system How to evaluate an onsite employer health clinic Health IT groups respond to ONC's interoperability framework Shopping list for new direct primary care practices Selecting a practice management system for your independent practice How Elation's Clinical First philosophy drives the tools needed for value based care Technology that can help your direct primary care practice How the patient-physician relationship can help achieve quality outcomes Clinical First EHR features: Cockpit View What is value-based care? The impact of greater access to primary care Electronic health records (EHRs) and employer site clinics Why it's beneficial for independent physicians to stay on top of health policy Making reporting less burdensome for primary care physicians Overlooked approaches to interoperability What do independent physicians need to know about direct messaging? Pricing considerations for direct primary care practices What are the clinical tools independent physicians need for value-based care? Patient engagement at on-site near-site employer health clinics Tips for managing patient reviews for independent physicians The importance of communication for independent practices New bipartisan coalition introduces policies to help fix Obamacare Healthcare: What comes next after failed repeal and replace bill? What studies say about patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) Demand for primary care physicians up but pay disparity remains Empowering Primary Care by Integrating Behavioral Health 5 articles you may have missed on Elation’s blogs What should you include on your practice website? How independent physicians can protect their practices against malware, hacking, and data breaches How does EPCS affect independent physicians? Largest barriers to interoperability Simple ways to reduce patient wait times for independent physicians Important HIPAA reminders for independent physicians Chronic conditions and interoperability Social media for DPC physicians How team-based primary care models can improve patient care outcomes The importance of preventative care What is a Clinical First EHR? Primary care physicians’ role in reversing cardiovascular disease CMS announces physician payment proposals for 2018 Frequently asked questions about independent practice associations Learning more about interoperability through other industries The potential of healthcare APIs 5 care coordination obstacles to overcome Elation's provider network and the power of physician collaboration What are the first steps to take for starting a DPC practice? Legal tips for direct primary care practices The relationship between EHR design and patient safety Using EHR documentation to improve clinical data integrity What is a cloud-based EHR? Debunking common EHR myths Tackling rising health IT costs Building a website for your direct primary care (DPC) practice The importance of having a connected EHR 10 companies that provide on-site or near-site care for their employees The growth of employer site clinics Getting the most out of an employer health clinic Who can benefit the most from employer site clinics? How can EHRs help with coordinated care? What is the government doing about interoperability? 5 new direct primary care clinics to look out for What is a certified EHR? Why independent physicians should be proactive about value-based care First steps for opening up an independent practice Patient engagement at independent practices The importance of office staff at an independent practice 5 health policy predictions Are independent physicians prepared for MACRA? What are the health policy priorities for the ONC in 2017? Primary care and mental health What do primary care physicians need to know about precision medicine? Efficiency tips for independent primary care practices AAFP launches primary care innovation fellowship Report shows the impact of onsite employer health clinics Participating in an APM? Elation is perfect for you! Interoperability and EHR use are among the most talked about topics in healthcare Emerging from EHR purgatory through value-based reimbursement Medicare's impact on independent practices Tips for staffing for DPC practices Using EHRs to reduce stroke risk How investing in primary care can enhance care coordination Healthcare bill update: plan to repeal and replace Obamacare becomes less likely The impact of annual wellness checks Possibilities for passing a bipartisan healthcare bill Social Media for Direct Primary Care physicians What is a health information exchange? How investing in primary care can help us reach the triple aim What is the MIPS-APM track? Working in an independent practice vs a large clinic setting The difference between on-site clinics and near-site clinics Technology driven value-based care 5 reasons why patients love direct primary care Who could benefit the most from highly-coordinated care? Revised Health Bill Released: What Independent Physicians Need to Know The bipartisan way lawmakers are trying to improve healthcare Marketing trends for independent physicians EHR use expected to increase regardless of whether the ACA is repealed What the research says about Direct Primary Care Check out the direct care playbook by Elation Health Care coordination and value-based care Reasons why independent physicians can stay independent The growth of ACOs and APMs in 2017 89% of patients value their relationships with primary care physicians Practice Insights: Dr. Dennis Fong Concierge Medicine vs. Direct Primary Care Healthcare costs will grow in 2018 according to new report ONC seeks input on interoperability progress Independent physicians can stay independent during transition to value-based care Primary care compensation goes up according to new report Organizations encourage HHS Secretary to adopt equitable incentives for Medicare Advantage advanced APMs under MACRA How many office staff members do independent practices need? ONC chief discusses focus on interoperability Prominent CIO predicts EHRs are headed in a more patient-centric direction ONC and CMS to drive data accuracy initiative CMS Reviews PQRS reporting from 2015 The ACA and employer health clinics The importance of empathetic communication for independent physicians What are virtual groups and how can primary care physicians benefit from them? Healthcare trends that will move forward regardless of Obamacare Elation Health launches seven new healthcare-focused blogs CPC+ expanded to new regions CMS releases 2018 MACRA proposed rule to ease burdens for independent practices Everything independent physicians need to know about the Senate healthcare bill AAFP recommends CMS simplify MACRA for primary care physicians The advantages of on-site and near-site clinics in the workplace Can electronic health records predict a patient’s future health? How independent practices can succeed with MACRA, MIPS and APMs in 2017 Survey reveals national attitudes toward primary care Choosing an EHR for DPC practices Why coordinated care is important for independent primary care physicians Bipartisan CHRONIC Care Act of 2017 aims to improve chronic care coordination What is interoperability, and how can independent practices benefit from it? What is Direct Primary Care? Elements of an ideal EHR New state policy aims to level the playing field for independent physicians Why primary care doctors are trailblazers for Value-Based Care CMS notifying physicians this month about MIPS eligibility Risk assessment in Elation: empowering independent physicians to make more informed decisions in real time Fixing the cost and quality of healthcare by addressing lack of competition Elation Health announces full support for Medicare's Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) Program Sharing Some Physician Appreciation on National Doctors’ Day What’s happened with MACRA in 2017: Tips for continued success with MIPS, CPC+, APMs and quality payment programs ACA Repeal Bill Goes Dark: What Independent Physicians Need to Know Elation Health in Texas: Wise County physician event and TIPAAA in San Antonio Why coordinated primary care is the key to helping chronically ill patients Best in KLAS report names Elation as top-performing, “stunningly easy-to-use” EHR for small practices What independent physicians need to know about the ACA replacement bill Checking in on the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) Program How physicians drive innovation at Elation Health policy update: what’s happened since the inauguration that impacts independent practices How to streamline your billing workflow with Elation New resources from Elation to support your independent practice Elation Health and Wellness for Life Partner to Deliver Innovative Care in On-site Clinics Elation to attend 16th Annual Congress on On-Site Employee Health Clinics MACRA Monday: 4 Strategies for Success for Small Practices The US Government Accountability Office Turns its Attention to Small Independent Practices Elation submits comment for MACRA final rule Everything independent doctors need to know about the 21st Century Cures Act MACRA Monday: Resource Use What do the new HHS and CMS appointments mean for independent practices? Introducing the Collaborative Health Record Elation hosts first Fall Physician Summit for Hawaii provider network How Direct Primary Care could grow under Donald Trump MACRA Monday: Clinical Practice Improvement Performance Category How Many Clicks Does It Take to Document A Flu Shot? In Elation, Just Three What can independent physicians expect under a Trump presidency? Direct care and value based programs have more in common than you think MACRA Monday: Advancing Care Information Performance Category How the Elation Provider Network improves care coordination What is a Clinical EHR? Elation CEO talks MACRA technology, APMs, and virtual groups MACRA Monday: Quality Performance Category Everything you need to know about MACRA and its final rule Elation demonstrates clinical first EHR at Health 2.0 event [Breaking News] Five things to know about the final MACRA law How direct messaging can help improve your patient care With MACRA less than 3 months away, Elation is here to help Elation Health attends AAPP Fall Summit on Private Medicine HHS's 'playbook' helps providers navigate EHRs and Health IT Elation and the Denver Community Weekly Healthcare Roundup: September 11-17 Making sense of MACRA’s new options for providers Solving the interoperability crisis through a networked patient longitudinal record Elation and the Santa Barbara Community CPC+ and small practices Weekly Healthcare Roundup: August 21-27 Which Healthcare Policies are Relevant for Direct Primary Care Practices? Weekly Healthcare Roundup: August 14-20 Weekly Healthcare Roundup: August 7-13 Practice Insights: Dr. Ken Rictor Weekly Healthcare Roundup: August 1-6 Introducing Elation Health CPC+, Medicare’s new payment model for primary care Weekly Healthcare Roundup: July 24-30 Elation & friends attend 2016 DPC Summit Obamacare: Past, Present, and the Future Weekly Healthcare Roundup: July 17-23 Tips for Scaling up a DPC Practice Weekly Healthcare Roundup: July 10-16 Practice Insights: Dr. Garrison Bliss Are doctors destined for a life of data entry? Physician organizations voice opinions over MACRA implementation The Future of the Independent Practice under MACRA A Second Opinion with Dr. Susan Sorensen New Improvements: Smarter DOB Searching and Referral Templates Policy update: MACRA implementation and the move to Value-Based Care New Automated Appointment Reminders How EMRs Help to Reduce a Patient's Visit Time Upcoming new scheduling features in Elation! Digitization of American Health Care The Rise of Patient Passports in Electronic Medical Records CDC’s Report on EMR use in the U.S. Senate Passes the Health Information Technology Act Physicians Gather to Give Feedback on the State of EMRs Carequality and the Potential Impact on Interoperability Making Sense of MIPS: What it Means for Primary Care Tuesday Tips: Passport from your Patient's Perspective Tuesday Tips: What's improved about your new chart look? Transition to New Chart Look and Feel on 12/18 Inside Elation: Kimmy Hu, Implementation Manager Tuesday Tips - Utilize your Practice List Report Tuesday Tip - Did you miss our recent MU webinar? Find it here. Tuesday Tip: Open Multiple Charts at Once Elation's customer support touted at Dreamforce Check out our New and Improved Training Series! MU Dashboards updated for final rule Tuesday Tips: Change to the new Chronological Record look and feel Tuesday Tips: Final rule for 2015 Meaningful Use announced Small updates to 1-column note, scheduler, patient letters, and bulk refills Tuesday Tips: Patient Passport sharing preferences Tuesday Tips: Be proactive with ICD-10! Best practice for ICD-10: Crosswalk Problem Lists for the week ahead Tuesday Tips: Troubleshooting Passport with patients Elation is Ready for the Transition to ICD-10 Tuesday Tips: Add new provider and staff accounts yourself! Tuesday Tips: Why are certain pharmacies not in Elation? ICD-10 transition receives incredible reviews from physicians Tuesday Tips: Restore deleted notes and reports ICD-10 Problem List and Crosswalk Support, Available Now! Tuesday Tips: Harness the Power of Patient Lists! How to Request your Data when Leaving your EMR Preview the New Look and Feel in the Chronological Record Tuesday Tips: Use last documented PE / ROS templates Tuesday Tips: Learn more about Elation's ICD-10 transition! Coming Soon! ICD-10 in Elation Tuesday Tips: Refill meds in bulk! Refill your patients’ chronic medications in 3 clicks Elation gets personal at the Direct Primary Care Summit Tuesday Tips: Download medication history for patients Tuesday Tips: Routing patient messages Tuesday Tips: Add new contacts in Elation's Directory Tuesday Tips: Clear out your messages! Tuesday Tips: Sort your billing code order in visit notes Tuesday Tips: Manage your accounts in Elation! Sort your billing codes and keep track of your documents with Tags Tuesday Tips: Get started on PQRS 4 Ways to Avoid Common Mistakes When Attending an EMR Demo Tuesday Tips: Helping patients with Passport 3 Customer Support Rules All EMRs Should Obey Tuesday Tips...on steroids! Full patient demographic information available on demand! Tuesday Tips: Set visit note types for MU Tuesday Tips: Find patients by DOB More powerful ways to find patients in your panel, and custom billing reports available on demand Tuesday Tips: Reference appointment audit trail Tuesday Tips: Set your visit note format for appointments Announcing prescription savings program available in Elation Tuesday Tips: Merge reports directly inside a patient's chart Tuesday Tips: Attach images directly into visit notes Tuesday Tips: "Search Chronological Record" feature Improvements to Save Time for Providers Elation Applauds Dr. Abraham Verghese Elation Customer Service Starts on Day 1 Keep your Charts Organized with Flexible Report Types Our Chief Technology Officer’s ‘visit notes’ with a private practice Elation’s New Hire Training Includes a Day in Your Shoes What doctors can do in 12 minutes How a Doctor Fixed My ‘It’. How a small practice turned a basic feature into a meaningful tool. 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