| Why I Prefer Transcription to Voice Recognition Software |
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Based on the principles of aerodynamics, a bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly. Yet, it does. Similarly, using physicians with decades of advanced and specialized training and education to edit text reports on a hardwired computer would seem as awkward as a bumblebee - yet voice recognition works, and it's become a mainstay of many radiology practices. However, the traditional transcribing workflow has much elegance, ease and efficiency to commend it. Here are a few of the issues many authors have with this process
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ICD-10 Procrastination a lingering issue for Providers |
Despite an October 2013 deadline, now is the time for providers to begin ramping up preparations for the ICD-10 switch, a new report from healthcare research firm KLAS stresses. The report determines that less than 10 percent of providers have crossed the halfway point for the switch in terms of readiness, but a more alarming trend, according to report author Graham Triggs, is the lack of understanding by those providers about the financial repercussions involved. READ MORE |
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AMA Opposed ICD-10 |
The American Medical Association's House of Delegates voted today "to work vigorously to stop implementation" of the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision family of diagnostic and procedural codes, citing the healthcare industry's already full plate for changes and reforms, including the federal push for physicians to adopt electronic health-record systems.READ MORE |
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Why Small Medical Practices Lag in EMR adoption |
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Although a growing percentage of physician practices are adopting electronic medical records, a large gap persists in adoption rates between the smallest and largest practices.
Small practices are not averse to adopting technology, analysts said. But the cost of systems, confusion about federal incentives for using them and the practice disruption they might cause are holding back their EMR adoption rates.
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Expect These Unexpected EHR Challenges |
We all know the expected challenges of implementing an electronic health record -- not having enough time, money or resources to go around. However, unexpected challenges are more likely to throw a wrench in your EHR implementation timeline and budget.
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Health industry under-prepared to protect privacy |
A new report from PwC's Health Research Institute, indicates most health organizations aren't properly prepared to protect patient privacy and secure personal health information. Old privacy and security controls no longer suffice to comply with existing privacy laws and patient consent agreements.
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Providers face multiple issues when it comes to data security |
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Connecticut's Health Net faced an unexpected expense when it moved to an electronic health records system: a $250,000 fine from the Connecticut Attorney Generals Office after a disk drive filled with patient data was lost. Massachusetts General Hospital agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights for a similar incident.
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