As more and more organizations implement comprehensive, integrated electronic health records, the divide between disparate clinical and revenue cycle systems has all but disappeared. No... More

Master Data Management (MDM) has been an established IT concept for several decades. However, it just became a buzzword in the healthcare industry over the... More

According to Change Healthcare, of the estimated “$3 trillion in claims submitted by hospitals in 2016, an estimated 9% of charges ($262 billion) were initially... More

Are you optimized to achieve true ROI from your EHR? It’s no secret implementation and maintenance of an EHR is a costly proposition.  It’s essential... More

It is well understood that a comprehensive and engaging training program is a key element of any successful EHR implementation. To maintain the high standard... More

I’ve been in the Healthcare IT (HIT) field for eight years, and have spent a large amount of time in the training and development area;... More

With the release of the 2018 MIPS/MACRA “Proposed Rule” there are a number of changes that will likely become law in the near future. While... More

During a recent health system project that involved implementing a telemedicine program in rural clinics, sources of initial funding and ongoing reimbursement for this type... More

Often when things go wrong, the first emotion we encounter is fear. In cultures where fear is also a primary tool for motivation, there are... More

Consultants are usually hired for their expertise in a particular field, but the most successful ones have a “Dr. Phil hat” they don to earn... More

“If you build it, they will come” Command Center planning, design and setup is a critical but abstract component necessary for any large, temporary support... More

You know the routine. It’s Sunday afternoon and right when you finally feel settled at home, it’s time to pack your suitcase again. Lately the... More

You may know this already but document management systems (DMS) can be a great add-on to your electronic health record (EHR). While a paperless environment... More

Every Spring, a well of excitement begins to fill up inside of me. I am sure part of it is the weather warming up, but... More

There are many opportunities within the revenue cycle to improve the patient experience. Such opportunities include registration collection, securing of authorizations, explanation of benefits, charge... More