Posted by Nicole Herman on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 @ 12:01 PM
On Wednesday, June 30, CollaborateMD invites you to a LIVE webinar on how interoperable Health IT can improve patient care. The mandatory implementation of an EHR is right around the corner-are you on the right path to achieving meaningful use? Learn what it takes to meet the HITECH criteria and qualify for the stimulus incentives? Whether you have an EHR or you are in the selection process, this webinar will identify the steps you need to take to qualify your physicians for the maximum stimulus incentives. Learn how to best transition your practice to meet the HITECH criteria and how to manage the change in your practice for each of the objectives.
This educational webinar, featuring industry expert Rosemarie Nelson, will simplify "Meaningful Use" and the EHR selection process. Rosemarie Nelson's experience as a medical office manager and in information technology, combined with her years of consulting to physicians and practice professionals, gives her a unique insight into the needs and challenges facing today's physicians and the future for medical practices.
CollaborateMD is a leading expert in practice management and EHR interface solutions. Our industry experience in revenue cycle management makes us a great resource for the small medical practice and medical billing companies when searching for the EHR that best fits the needs of your practice.
Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity! Sign up now at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946716632 to learn key tips on EHR selection and how to maximize incentives!
Posted by Nicole Herman on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 @ 09:29 AM
In a recent CollaborateMD blog post, information was shared regarding whether or not to outsource medical billing. For those who are looking to outsource their billing, the following information is being taken into consideration before selecting a medical billing company:
- Level of Service
- Industry Experience
- Use of Technology
- Capacity to Take on New Clients
Keep this information in mind when talking with doctors or medical practices. These factors simply may contribute to the success of marketing your services.
For an in-depth overview of criteria considered before selecting a medical billing company, visit http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/medical/how-to-evaluate-medical-billing-services-1042610/
Posted by Nicole Herman on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 @ 03:37 PM
Physicians are struggling with the decision to outsource their medical billing to third-party billing services or to do it within their practice. Some physicians believe that outsourcing their billing is the way to go, but it is important to know all of the facts before committing to any one option.
A variety of factors need to be weighed before one can make a decision, such as cost and the processes of in-house and outsourced billing.
So, should you outsource your billing? Consider these factors:
- Is your billing process inefficient?
- Do you have a high staff turnover?
- Are you not tech savvy?
- Are you a new provider?
- Do you have different priorities?
If you are having difficulties deciding which process is right for you, follow the link below for more information regarding in-house and outsourced billing.
http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/medical/medical-best-practices-advice/when-should-you-outsource-your-medical-billing-1032610/
Posted by Nicole Herman on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 @ 02:09 PM
Physicians are considering ways to adapt an EMR solution for their practice. With the ever decreasing demands of the healthcare IT industry, and the fear of violating HIPPA compliances by not utilizing technology to improve patient care, physicians are adamant about adopting EMRs for their practices.
Many physicians and administrators are beginning to work with third-party billing companies in order to implement a successful action plan in adding and supporting an EMR. They have become dependent on the biller's technical knowledge and business intelligence. These two industries are working hand-in-hand to provide the best patient care and work-flow optimization for their clients.
Our EMR Partner Integration Program allows you to choose the best EMR partner that fits your needs and better manages your health information.
If you would like additional information on our EMR Partner Integration Program, please contact us at sales@CollaborateMD.com
For a more in-depth look at this article, please visit http://www.healthcareitnews.com/blog/billing-companies-are-key-adopting-emrs
Posted by Lisa Roman on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 @ 01:45 PM
President Obama recently signed the health care reform bill and it may eventually affect your business. As more and more people become insured, the demand for this industry will increase due to the quantity of claims that are going to be submitted. There are going to be many changes taking place within this industry and medical billing professionals need to be prepared. For the full article, please follow the link below:
http://mdalliancebilling.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/what-will-health-care-reform-do-to-medical-billing/