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EHR systems: Double-edged sword?

Electronic health records (EHRs) slash the costs of providing care — but who really benefits? EHRs are a major part of the Obama administration’s health care reform proposals — and the White House is...

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How EHRs increase malpractice risk

There’s a huge push to move more practices to electronic health records. But does doing so put a practice at greater risk of a malpractice suit? One recent report says yes. Two professors at Case...

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Feds release final rules for ‘meaningful use’ of EHRs

The feds have finally published the rules providers will have to meet if they want to get incentive payments for adopting electronic health records. The new rules give more flexibility: There are 25...

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Patients’ access to records: Boon or bane?

Increased use of electronic health records is touted by many as a benefit for all involved. But some health care providers have their doubts. Recent research found that doctors, in particular, are...

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EHR goal surpassed: $5.7 billion in incentive payments made

Did your hospital share in the $5.7 billion in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program payments made? If not, you’re missing out on extra revenue other facilities are collecting. The U.S....

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Keys to working through an EHR learning curve

Wait times for patients are long enough in the ER. You don’t want to do anything to keep them any longer than necessary. But that’s what happened at one hospital because of its new electronic health...

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Obama administration vows to prosecute hospitals for Medicare abuse

If your hospital is using electronic health records to bill for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, watch out. The Obama administration is gunning for facilities and doctors who abuse the privilege....

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High-level billing in hospital EDs on the rise: How to stay compliant

You may find it beneficial to take a good, hard look at your hospital’s billing practices this year before the government does it for you. Why? A recent report from the Office of Inspector General...

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