The Progressive Physician - Tech Tips


What’s Most Important in a Patient Portal? E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Sunday, 23 October 2011 23:07

People rely on the internet for almost everything and interacting with their doctor is no exception. Patients expect their physician to have an online presence -- one with a patient portal that makes it possible for them make an appointment at midnight or use their iPhone to request a prescription drug refill while at their child’s soccer game.

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Connecting With Patients Outside Exam Room E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Sunday, 29 January 2012 21:30

With the increased emphasis on connecting with patients outside of the exam room, physicians are looking for a software solution that not only manages their patient records, but lets them connect with their patients as well.

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What to do When a 2nd Opinion Isn’t Available E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Tuesday, 08 November 2011 00:48

When doctors have questions about patient care, they know that the best source of information is other doctors. However, sometimes it is not possible to consult with a colleague.

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Choosing an EHR E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Tuesday, 05 October 2010 09:19

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), a nonprofit organization, has developed a specific criterion for evaluating electronic health records. It’s a way to know if an electronic health record (EHR) system would actually perform as good as, if not better than, the vendor promised. Call it a sort of Good Housekeeping seal of approval.  

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How Centricity's Software as a Service Simplifies Electronic Records E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Monday, 15 November 2010 23:41

Software as a service (SaaS) offers an affordable alternative to installing an electronic medical record system and is perfect for doctors who have put off switching to an electronic medical record system.

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How to Cut Your Practice’s Paperwork E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Tuesday, 31 May 2011 10:10

One patient generates an enormous amount of paperwork -- from patient forms and insurance cards to physician notes, lab results and billing/payment information. And let‘s not forget the very important HIPAA compliance documents.

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How to Save Time on Continuing Education E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 12:17

Continuing medical education is a requirement for physicians, but finding the time to attend conferences or participate in classes is often extremely hard.

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How to Approach Online Billing & Claims Management E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Monday, 01 November 2010 19:30

Prompt and accurate billing to private pay insurance companies and other insurers provides the backbone for any physician’s office. It is no surprise that a substantial amount of a practice’s administrative duties center on working with some part of the billing process.

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How to Spend Less Time on Electronic Medical Records E-mail
Written by Jennifer Flaten   
Monday, 26 September 2011 20:08

Many physicians feel they spend too much time wading through electronic medical records – time they could be spending with patients. MD-IT’s EMR software has a solution by combining traditional electronic medical records with dictation/transcription services.

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