EHR Software may be an effective tool in terms of enhancing patient care, improving care coordination, and increasing efficiency; however, the technology may also make it easier for providers to commit fraud, according to the OIG. Not only has EHR fraud been a focus area included in various OIG Work Plans, but it was also […]
“Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience,” or SAFER Guides, give direction for EHR implementation and safer EHR Management. As of January 2014, healthcare providers can use the SAFER Guides for aid in mitigating problems that could lead to downtime and interfere with the benefits of an EHR. What are SAFER Guides? The SAFER Guides are […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
When the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed it included $19.2 billion for health information technology allocated to help hospitals and physicians’ offices for implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) often called electronic health records (EHR). Whichever name it goes by, healthcare providers had until January 1, 2014 to convert and prove the conversion […]
EMR systems need substantial investment, and with the technology expanding and the rules changing, most users know they will need to replace theirs eventually. A 2013 survey by Black Book confirms that 81 percent of practices accept that their initial installation will become antiquated. Of those who indicated an upgrade was inevitable, most said […]
The debate goes on about the cost benefits of EHR software and whether it really lives up to the hype. A number of recent studies address this very question as the focus shifts towards lowering patient costs. According the HealthIT.gov, EHR requires both a financial and time investment but the benefits make it worthwhile. A limited number of […]
Record keeping applications have found a static place in many different industries these days. Supply chain systems and customer relationship management, for example, certainly benefit from a more structured data control process. The medical business is different from most other industries, however. As EMR platforms gain in popularity, primary care physicians and small practices are […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.