When to Release Medical Information from Outside Providers

At DataFile, we are often asked to moderate discussions about Release of Information.  While there are certainly many gray areas of conversation to be enjoyed on this topic, one of the frequent questions we receive is the following: “Can we release medical records from ‘outside’ providers in response to a request for medical records?” The above question usually is more complex than simply... [Read more]

ROI: Why Streamlined Processes Increase Patient Referrals

Pop Quiz: What is the key to getting more patient referrals at your practice? A.  Healing the ailments your patients came to you to fix B.    Increasing your practice’s focus on patient care C.    Keeping patients happy…even when they’re not at your office D.    All the above If you chose “D”…congratulations…you get a gold star for the day! Patient referrals most often come... [Read more]

The Overarching Purpose of Meaningful Use

Click here to download DataFile’s Latest White Paper,  “Medical Records and Meaningful Use.” The following is a topic of discussion in the paper. To get the full details, please click the link above and download the full report. The interpretations of Meaningful Use guidelines are seemingly ever-evolving with plenty of “gray” areas for deciphering the measures for EHR’s, causing much... [Read more]

Meaningful Use Measures: What Is the Difference?

The drive toward Meaningful Use and meeting the government mandated measures has ushered in a new sense of urgency for practices to get the most out of their EMR/EHR software. However, with the HHS cracking down on enforcement, it has become more critical than ever to understand the differences between three closely related measures: Core Measure 12 of 15 Core Measure 13 of 15 Menu Set Measure 5 of... [Read more]

Tallgrass: A Story of Going Paperless

To offer exemplary patient care and maintain efficient practices – and to align with HHS meaningful use directives – healthcare providers are turning to technology solutions such as EMR/EHR platforms to enable success. With instant access to complete electronic records and the ability to prescribe, refer, chart, bill and more, practices are leveraging EMR technology to offer comprehensive patient... [Read more]

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