The re-election of Barack Obama has pretty much settled the fate of the Affordable Care Act – there is no question now that Obama’s signature legislation will go into effect. And that will mean increased costs for many medical facilities that use contingent labor. However, because of the nature of contingent work, it is unclear… Read more »

As healthcare providers move to electronic records, digital databases and data warehouses tied to data analysis platforms are enabling these organizations to better analyze quality of care across a range of areas, allowing for better patient outcomes. For example, one healthcare provider used information in its database to check whether breast biopsies were being given… Read more »

ICD-10 goes live Oct. 1, 2014. Do you know how far along you are in implementation? Are you aware of the phases you need to pass between now and then? If not, read below as Morgan Hunter Healthcare offers a short primer on the key dates and requirements in 2013 for ICD-10. You should already… Read more »

Over the past few years, the healthcare industry has begun to heavily rely on technology to document, track, and disseminate medical information. The sharing of data is a huge challenge, as it is currently difficult to share individual patient information between different medical providers. This sharing of information becomes even more important when a patient… Read more »

If you are involved in healthcare, you know a big deadline is looming. The date is October 1, 2014. That’s the deadline for all healthcare providers to begin using Clinical Modification ICD-10-CM for diagnosis coding and Procedure Coding System ICD-10-PCS for inpatient procedure coding. It will be a huge undertaking, and if healthcare providers, vendors,… Read more »

Every software system built for implementation in medical facilities offers an array of features and advantages. Allscripts Software Systems is no different. Allscripts is a healthcare information technology company that provides a scalable and integrated array of healthcare IT products and services for hospitals, physician practices, and post-acute organizations. While Allscripts offers several systems for… Read more »

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, what can facilities expect in terms of additional staff, and how will this impact their strategic planning? The exact impact of the legislation on individual facility needs is still a bit murky at this point, given the complexity of the law and demographics. But one thing is… Read more »

Cerner PowerChart offers medical facilities many advantages and opportunities. PowerChart is an electronic medical record with components that are designed to work across different facilities and departments. It streamlines the workflow process for clinicians onto one desktop platform, with a wide range of clinical and administrative functions. By combining all of the elements of the… Read more »

Hospitals and other medical facilities have been educated on Meaningful Use and how that relates to the implementation of electronic healthcare records in their facility. Stage 2 of the Meaningful Use program is slated to begin in 2014. Stage 2’s final regulations, that were recently published, are emphasizing interoperability, the ability of providers to share… Read more »

Healthcare organizations are always looking for tools that will enable them to streamline process and be more efficient. With the McKesson STAR system, healthcare organizations can automate process throughout the entire revenue cycle, enabling them to better manage their daily clinical and financial operations. The McKesson STAR system allows hospitals to determine patient coverage and… Read more »