Breaking Down the Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 3
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you investigate...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 4
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you investigate...
View ArticleStage 2 of Meaningful Use
We’ve been exploring the ins and outs of Meaningful Use Stage 1, and soon we’ll be moving on to sharing more information on Stage 2. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of a few things to know...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 5
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you investigate...
View ArticleSelecting EHR Software? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Having helped and witnessed hundreds of optometrists choose EHR software over the last 15 years, I have noticed several mistakes that many doctors make when selecting their EHR software. Clearly,...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 1
For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 2
For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you...
View ArticleE-Prescribing: Did You Know?
On top of helping you achieve some of the requirements for meaningful use, e-Prescribing is one way to make your patient’s experience better. Even if you don’t have enough Medicare business to see...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 3
For the next several weeks, we will be focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you...
View ArticleE-Prescribing and Medicare Payment Adjustments: What You Need to Know
While there are only a few minor edits to the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for 2013, it’s still an important year. If a provider (that means you!) does not participate in 2013, he or she...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 4
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you...
View ArticleICD-10 Codes: What You Need to Know
With the requirement to switch from ICD-9 codes to ICD-10 codes approaching, we thought it would be helpful to review what you need to know about this transition. Our partner Practice Director EHR is...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Requirements: Part 5
For the past few weeks, we have been focusing on a basic overview of the requirements that must be met to achieve Stage 2 of Meaningful Use. This checklist is intended to help you get started as you...
View ArticleICD-10 Codes: Preparing for the Transition
As you ready your practice for the conversion to ICD-10 codes, it’s best to have a checklist or a plan of action. Here are some helpful tips to assist you as you prepare for the switch. Communicate the...
View ArticleICD-10 Codes: Checklists & Timelines
Recently we've been sharing the basics of how to be prepare your optometric practice for the switch to ICD-10 codes, and now we’re happy to share that the CMS website has released even more helpful...
View ArticleNew Bill Could Halt ICD-10 Requirement
With the deadline to switch to ICD-10 codes approaching, more people are speaking out against the timeline. Many providers are falling behind, and as many as one-third of providers reportedly have not...
View Article1 in 20 Meaningful Use Attesters Face Audits
One thing to be aware of in your work towards achieving Meaningful Use is the possibility of an audit. About 5% (or 1 in 20) physicians that attest to Meaningful Use will face audits from the CMS....
View ArticleStay on Schedule with Your eRx Payment Adjustments
Don't forget that to stay on schedule with the increase in payment adjustments for eRx, you need to successfully report as an eRx prescriber by June 30, 2013. The payment is scheduled to increase by...
View ArticleProtecting Patients' Privacy with EHR Software
Electronic Health Records are intended to increase efficiency and streamline the patient care process across the board, as well as offer more security in regards to patient’s health information....
View Article5 Tips for EHR Implementation
If you’re currently preparing to implement EHR software, you probably have many questions about how to ensure the process goes well. We checked in with Dr. Timothy Boots of Naperville, Illinois for his...
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