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Upon Closer Inspection... |
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By implementing a chart auditing program, healthcare organizations can rest easier knowing their documentation is receiving the once-over.
Lately, many healthcare facilities and physician practices are borrowing a mantra from the Boy Scouts handbook: Be prepared. READ MORE |
| Transcription and EHRs: Benefits of a Blended Approach |
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Mixing transcription and templates for physician documentation offers a practical way forward in organizations transitioning to electronic records.
One of the biggest roadblocks to successful adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems concerns physician documentation; specifically, use of point-and-click, structured templates. While hospital administrators and CIOs sometimes prefer full utilization of the EHR's structured documentation capabilities over narrative dictation and transcription, physicians struggle with capturing the complexity of their patients' stories within checkbox templates. Many prefer traditional narrative dictation and transcription.
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Time for an ICD-10 Reality Check |
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Ready? Set? Go! ICD-10 might actually come to fruition in less than three years!
Pardon my cynicism, but I've been coding for more than 20 years and have been hearing that ICD-10 is right around the corner for a good portion of that time.
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| New Health IT 'Czar' Touts Progress On Electronic Medical Records |
A key aspect of the Obama administration's plans for health reform relies on the nation's doctors and hospitals adopting electronic health systems. The goal is to improve quality and reduce costs, but the prospect of buying new systems and training people has been daunting for many providers. READ MORE |
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Breaches Lead to Push to Protect Medical Data |
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The Office of Civil Rights at Health and Human Services, which took over enforcement of the law, imposed a $1 million fine on Massachusetts General Hospital in March after a hospital employee left paper records of 192 patients on a Boston subway train. READ MORE |
