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Healthcare in the Metaverse

Science fiction continues to be a medium for futuristic technology revolutions with many creative inventions and technology steaming from Hollywood stories such as Star Wars, The Matrix, Blade Runner, etc. The term “metaverse” was first coined in  Neal Stephenson’s  1992  science fiction  novel  Snow Crash , where he described it as “the virtual reality world that will come to be as ubiquitous and important as the Internet is today.” Healthcare in the metaverse has the potential to be an interactive, immersive, and recreational experience tailored to every individual. It can provide new opportunities for healthcare providers to interact with patients in more intimate ways, such as walking through a three-dimensional model of the human body with patients, discussing diagnoses and treatments. This would allow providers to simulate the effect of a proposed treatment on the patient’s body before it is applied, creating a more personal and informative experience comp...

Top 5 successful EHR data migration steps to follow

Congratulations for a brand new EHR software for your practice. Now, you must be finding the right ways to get started with EHR Data Migration, right? Let us inform you that, migrating health data from your EHRs to more comprehensive EHRs is a complex process for which there are no clear guidelines, well-accepted studies, or consensual standards. Therefore, before initiating migration process, you must ask yourself a few questions to start with - However, there are surely many benefits that are well worth the effort of a successful migration of EHR data. The only concern is your approach to EHR data migration. If you approach it with the attentiveness it needs, you will set yourself up for successful data migration. If you get the whole thing right in the first time, then you will get the output you want from your new EHR software.  Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about " Top 5 successful EHR data migration steps to follow " >...

Is EHR eating up your Time? Here’s how you can optimize It

Electronic Health Records (EHR) were developed to save time, information, and make things streamlined. Earlier EHR software was considered a luxury, but over time it has become a necessity for modern providers who want to stay sustainable in today’s healthcare environment. In an industry such as healthcare, technology is developed to decrease human efforts and error, streamline the workflow and bring an entire practice on a single platform. Therefore, it’s not possible for physicians and staff to adhere to the complications of EHR, and dedicate more time on EHR’s task instead of focusing on patient’s care.    Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "Is EHR eating up your Time? Here’s how you can optimize It" >> https://ipatientcare.com/blog/is-ehr-eating-up-your-time/

How Remote Patient Monitoring Is Reducing Readmissions in 2020

Since the last decade, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has experienced a trail run, but decade’s worth of research made this emerging technology enter the implementation phase in the year 2020. It is noteworthy that the push and adoption of RPM technology largely took off due to the benefits it promises to the healthcare environment. Currently 88 % of hospitals are investing or considering to invest in remote patient monitoring systems, and according to Consumer Technology Association (CTA), 68 percent of healthcare organizations strongly wish to use remote patient monitoring solutions to help providers manage the health of high-risk patients, including those who are considered unstable and at-risk for hospital re-admissions or unexpected emergency department visits. Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "How Remote Patient Monitoring is Transforming Healthcare" >> https://ipatientcare.com/blog/remote-pat...

Telehealth Technology in 2020: Now is the Time to Act Fast!

The brand-new decade is on the horizon, Telehealth technology has actively revolutionized the healthcare system and it’s acceptance has become standard of care. Small & large healthcare practices, hospitals, individual practitioners, and healthcare organizations are extremely curious to adapt & invest in new technologies coming up every year. If you are also one of those who keep serious watch on the telehealth trends to bridge the gap between you and your patient, then you are at the right place to understand Telehealth Technology in 2020. Telemedicine is now an integral part of the healthcare system, soon the meaningful value of it is going to take hype. Consideration of telemedicine with an ideal EHR software solution for your practice, that incorporates interoperability features, telecommunication technology, reimbursement rates, and patient outcomes would always be a cherry on the top for your patients. So, are you looking forward to an EHR that helps you increase your ...

This is what you must know to fight Influenza Fight Flu

Each winter, millions of people suffer from Influenza – flu, the viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. It has a stupefying incubation period of up to four days, which means your body could be nurturing those viruses for several days before you even get to know you’re sick. The influenza viruses – come with the full force of unforeseen occurrences. The flu is contagious, most people feel completely normal at the start, and then they start feeling like they are hit by a truck. It’s especially critical for young children, pregnant women, and older adults who have health-related problems, the flu can be very serious, even life-threatening. National Influenza Vaccination Week highlights the importance of continuing flu vaccination and aware people about the same. Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "This is what you must know to fight Influenza #FightFlu" @ https://ipatientcare.com/blog/this-is-what-you-must-know-...

7 must-have EHR features to effectively manage your Psychiatry Practice

These days mental disorders are common worldwide. But the quality of care for these disorders has not increased to the same extent as that for physical conditions. The mental health field is far behind other specialties with regard to the implementation of technologies, especially health information technology to capture relevant health information that could support the diagnosis of mental and behavioral health. Mental health providers often use separate electronic medical record systems compared to general medical provider counterparts or do not have access to these systems at all. This creates big challenges for mental health professionals as a whole in providing quality care for patients who often require coordinated services across different sectors. Instead of the psychiatrist making an anxiety index on paper and manually calculating scores, the EHR technology can allow him to enter it directly into the system. From there, the software will automatically configure graphs showing...

6 out of 10 Providers use Patient Reminders

Automating patient reminder does have significant impact on how efficiently the front desk operates in your practice. When an automated reminder is sent to a patient, they have the ability to request an appointment right from the reminder message. This notifies the practice to call the patients who are expecting a phone call from you, to assist them in scheduling an appointment. Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "How does patient reminder help improve office efficiency and health outcomes?" @ https://ipatientcare.com/blog/say-no-to-no-shows-with-automated-patient-reminders/

Effortless Methods to Boost your MIPS Score

MIPS specialists at iPatientCare can help you formulate the right strategy for your practice. They will make your practice understand the MIPS scores and can reach reporting goals, no matter what they appear to be. CMS is going to distribute $500 million in exceptional performance bonuses to providers with the highest MIPS scores. Earning a minimum of 15 MIPS points will ensure the avoidance of any penalties in 2020. However, there are varieties of way MIPS score can be maximized. In addition to reporting multiple MIPS categories, providers can also collect MIPS bonus points. Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "How practices can boost their MIPS Score?" @ https://ipatientcare.com/blog/how-practices-can-boost-their-mips-score/

Can Chronic Care Management support your Medical Practice?

Chronic care management is designed to help optimize patient care outside the clinic or hospital premises. One in four adults still live with multiple chronic conditions and most of it requires daily management. Chronic care management allows the patient to be more involved and connected to the healthcare team. One can benefit from Chronic Care Management as, there are preventive care services that are scheduled and medications are closely monitored. There is personalized, comprehensive plan of care for all the health issues. This includes care that is received at other locations, such as specialists’ offices, the hospital, and other health care facilities.   Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "Chronic Care Management where Patient Support is Practice Support" @ https://ipatientcare.com/blog/ccm-where-patient-support-is-practice-support/

What qualities do you prefer in your RCM Vendor

Using RCM tools helps you to spend more time with patients, increasing your practice’s productivity and income. It also helps to manage the other challenges better so that your practice can flourish successfully. Outsourcing your practice’s revenue cycle management can maintain sustainability while simultaneously gaining more time to focus on your patients. This is done by the team of dedicated billing experts who proactively predict denials, provide assurance that your billing and collections will have the consistency needed for managing the expenses and operations of your practice. Interested in getting more details? Contact  Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about "What qualities do you prefer in your RCM Vendor" @ http://ipatientcare.com/blog/things-to-look-for-in-your-rcm-vendor/

Challenges of Physician Practice Management Software in Healthcare Industry

This article is giving an overview on how the PMS can help organize a practice for betterment. It mentions all the important features that a physician practice management software should possess and make a providers’ life easier. Looking for more details? Get in touch with  Rajesh Mandaviya

Patient’s financial responsibility is equally important as Patient Care

Whenever the patient statements are due, hundreds of statements are sent twice in a month. Sometimes duplicate statements are also sent which results in patient frustration and increased costs. Large and small medical groups are struggling with collecting money from their patients. Some small practices reported slow payment of high-deductible plans and difficulties faced by staff in communicating with the patients. The key to success is to strike a balance between resolving patient issues and maintaining the patient satisfaction. Looking for more details? Get in touch with Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more about Patients’ financial responsibility @  http://ipatientcare.com/blog/patients-financial-responsibility-is-equally-important-as-patient-care/

MACRA and EHR: Obstacles to providing prompt and better patient care?

Some of the other benefits of EHR that are forgotten are: Legibility of Notes – physicians’ handwriting has been the topic of many jokes. In EHR all the notes are typed in a font readable to all. Accessibility of Charts – the EHR charts are accessible in two distinct ways. First, the concept of a lost chart disappears. Secondly, the chart can be accessed from anywhere in the world if the internet access is available. Multiple Users Accessing the Chart – in an EHR, the nurse, doctor, front desk, HIM and billing staff can all work on the chart at the same time. Disaster Recovery – many physicians are afraid of disaster situations with their EHR. If by chance there is an occurrence of a natural disaster like fire, there are no issues as the EHR stores multiple copies of your data. This cloud-based psychiatry EHR is inbuilt and there is nothing much required for the physicians to do. Interested in getting more details? Contact Rajesh Mandaviya Or read more @ http://ipa...

Is your RCM Vendor an all-rounder?

Medicare and Medicaid have always put the patients first. It gives support and innovative approaches to improving quality, affordability, and accessibility. There are multiple insurance companies and numerous patients a practice deals with on daily bases. There is a loss of 20-30% revenue due to incorrect billing. It is in the best interest to give all the billing responsibilities to a reputed RCM Vendor. An RCM vendor: Should be flexible Have the ability to scale to your practice  Be able to grow as your business matures Should improve overall practice’s efficiency Proactively predicts denials Interested in getting more details? Contact Harsh Thakur

Maximizing EHRs under Value-based Care

Like many physicians, Abdul Kabir, MD, is watching as the healthcare industry moves from a strictly fee-for-service reimbursement model to value-based care. He’s also participating in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+), a national primary care medical home model under the auspices of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “You cannot do this [type of care] without your EHR,” Kabir says. “The idea is to use technology to increase efficiencies in workflow and capture, analyze and validate data and use it in our practice in a way that’s meaningful to us and brings value. And by improving quality, you can reduce cost.” Read More @  http://ipatientcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Managing-EHRs-WP.pdf Looking to get in touch with Subject Experts? Contact Harsh Thakur