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What makes the ideal PM software?

Practice Management (PM) software essentially deals with the day-to-day administrative operations of running a medical practice. So the ideal PM software would have features or tools that integrate within a provider’s daily operations and facilitate its workflow. With every patient comes loads of patient data that needs to be captured and stored. The ideal PM […]

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Paper records or EMR

In today’s day and age where all sectors are rapidly moving towards digitization, some lagging behind others, there ought to be no doubts over the fact that electronic medical records (EMRs) is the way forward for our national healthcare system. So, why EMRs? A quick overview of the existing paper-based system of medical records will […]

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Benefits of EMR

An EMR (electronic medical record) is a digital in-house version of a patient’s chart that contains medical and treatment history. In other words, it is a solution to recording clinical information that does not involve the use of paper and a file storage mechanism. The benefits of EMR are immense, such that they hold the […]

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Is Outsourcing Medical Billing Right for You

For any medical professional, one of the most important decisions to make is whether to have an in-house Medical Billing or having an outsourced Medical Billing Service. Among others, the major benefits of an outsourced Medical Billing Service include time, – time to spend and focus more on quality patient care, having experts in billing […]

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Electronic Medical Billing and Outsourcing

Helping in the integration between a hospital with insurance companies and billers, Electronic Medical Billing services are instrumental in enhancing profitability for care practices. With the advent in Electronic Health Records and software on the cloud, Electronic Medical Billing Services; integrated with EHRs, have become easier since there are no costs required for software installation […]

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Chemotherapy Management Giving you a hard Time?

You transitioned to electronic medical records a few years back and your practice has streamlined. Why then should you go for specialized EMR solutions? For a few specialties it is the only way forward, Oncology is one of them. Certain unique demands such as accurate tumor staging, flow sheets, the need for multidisciplinary workflow documentation, integration […]

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Single or Multi Specialty Specific EMR?

With the rise of technology usage in the Healthcare Industry, one of the biggest challenges that care providers face is the selection of Electronic Medical Records software to implement at their practice. Consequently, providers face another tough decision to make, such as, selecting either a single or multi-specialty specific EMR. This decision is based on […]

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Electronic Medical Records and Doctor-Patient Communication

The advent in modern healthcare technologies such as Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have allowed EMRs to come in place of traditional paper records, while promoting patient care and care quality. However, with every transition in a technology, it is imperative to consider unprecedented effects related to the usage of EMRs, for example, anything other than […]

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Why do Doctors shift Electronic Health Records?

Like other professionals, doctors and medical practitioners store, maintain and process a large number of data and information. This medical information needs to be put in order in accordance with specific grades and structures. This is why a lot of care providers these days, use Electronic Medical Records which are especially made to process a […]

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Be ready for Electronic Medical Records

The fundamental principle of any Electronic Medical Record being implemented at a practice is that all members of the practice should be well aware and committed to the implementation. Otherwise, it can cost the practice a lot to train its members and make everyone realize the benefits of EMR. The idea of having everyone being […]

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Increasing Profitability with Practice Management Software

Many care providers are already aware of the vast benefits of practice management software, but it is prudent to talk about how this system or software keeps your non-clinical matters running smoothly from every aspect. Traditionally, providers maintain paper-based records or paper-charts, documenting everything from patient records to their treatment plans and billing.  The drawback […]

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The Basics of Practice Management Software

Dealing with day-to-day operations of medical practices, a Practice Management Software acts as an engine for administrative and financial matters of practices. From the capturing of patient demographics to appointment scheduling, billing activities, report generations and listing insurance payers, Practice Management Software define how daily activities take place. There are different types of Practice Management […]

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What Makes a Good Practice Management Software

A powerful tool for physicians, Practice Management Software has the ability to optimize administrative and financial activities, aiming to increase revenue and save valuable time in a direct manner. Allowing billing teams to view consistent reports on remittances and claim payments. This essentially helps in processing payments faster and making the process of billing swift […]

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Make more money with EMRs

It’s the new thing in healthcare. Everyone has it or is on their way to get it. Let’s find out how you can earn more with your new EMR. 1. More patients in less time EMRs automate processes that were once performed manually at your practice. Patient registration for example, no longer requires filling in […]