When it comes to EMR technology, tablets offer flexibility, mobility, and immediate access to patient records and medical information. By offering an electronic solution to patient charts, tablet PCs and electronic medical records together are modernizing doctor visits and streamlining the management of medical records.

In addition, there a number of applications designed to assist doctors in their daily tasks making tablets even more useful and practical. For example, several applications help doctors prescribe medications and send prescriptions or lab requests electronically in a more secure and reliable manner. Applications for doctors are also providing physicians with an unlimited amount of resources in patient education databases and medication databases so they have it right at their fingertips

As doctors have a limited amount of time for each patient visit, using EMR technology on tablet PCs can help doctors be more efficient and make the most out of their limited time with patients. The result is better care for patients.

Which tablet PCs are best for a doctor’s office?

There are two kinds of tablet designs, slate or convertible style. The major difference is that convertible styles have a built-in keyboard and slate styles do not. The slates styles are as a result more compact and lighter weight. It depends on personal preference when choosing one of the styles. For EMR comparison and tablet selections EMR technology wizards, reviews, and online comparison can assist you in your selection.

When making EMR selections, medical providers are faced with a variety of tough decisions.  Implementing an EMR is an extremely expensive process and it is important to weigh all options. .There are many factors to consider that  EMR vendors might gloss over. These costs include setup cost, monthly fee, training time for employees, IT support and maintenance, as well as the wealth of additional hardware that may be required to make the system run. Financing options for EMRs include purchasing, bank loans or leasing. It’s a good idea to talk to a knowledgeable healthcare IT consultant about these options when you begin your EMR search.

The complexity of the decision is only increased when considering potential incentives or fines imposed by the HITECH Act.  Physicians can receive pretty hefty cash back for meaningfully using a certified EMR. Although this does not help with the initial implementation costs, it can drastically help the return on investment over time. Providers should make sure they choose an EMR vendor with a certified product  who can also help them through the reimbursement process. For more information on EMR cost, visit EMRapproved’s information page.

October 19, 2011 (San Jose, CA) – Leading EMR software provider Bizmatics Inc. has officially introduced their full-service, in-house electronic medical billing service to complement PrognoCIS EMR – their flagship electronic medical record system.  This new service, which focuses on improved Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), offers practices an integrated EMR, practice management and billing service to streamline office efficiency and simplify collection processes.

Medical practice collections have been cut significantly in the recent years, thereby increasing the importance of maximizing a practice’s collections. The new medical billing service from Bizmatics will ensure quick submission of claims (within 24-48 hours of the visit) as well as seamless transitions from patient visits to billing to actual revenue generation.

“With our leading Five Star ONC-ATCB-rated PrognoCIS EMR, we at Bizmatics have earned our stripes in the medical industry,” says Bizmatics CEO Vinay Deshpande.  “Our team knows what today’s medical practices are faced with: strict regulations from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) and the private insurance carriers. Our program has been built to bill and track collections for optimal payments.”

The new service combines the benefits of electronic medical billing with the benefits of hiring a trusted medical billing service. Physicians will have a team of medical billing experts working on their accounts, and the integrated clinical and billing data from its own software system gives Bizmatics’ billing service staff a tremendous advantage.  Known for their superior medical coding and collections skills as well as their PrognoCIS electronic medical record system, Bizmatics originally conceived a billing service to satisfy a few niche customers, but demand for it has been so great that it has grown into a full product services offering.  Many PrognoCIS customers have already adopted medical billing from Bizmatics and are extremely satisfied with the service.

With medical billing services from Bizmatics, PrognoCIS users will see the collections process executed with professionalism and respect for each patient.  Medical billing agents are trained to investigate denied claims and underpayments and also have access to information showing medical practice visit types with full reporting tools.  Billing agents are extremely knowledgeable about the medical industry, and Bizmatics offers highly competitive rates for their medical billing services.

About Bizmatics
Bizmatics, Inc. offers healthcare software and services for practices and hospitals of all sizes.  Their PrognoCIS EMR system, rated as one of the best EHR software systems, integrates seamlessly with their new medical billing services to improve collections and reduce unpaid debts.  For more information, visit http://www.bizmaticsinc.com.

Guest Post by Amanda Rahi

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How would you like to have an online dialogue with your healthcare provider? Studies show that the average American would like more personalized attention when it comes to their health. eConsultations might just be the answer.

eConsultations, which are currently offered to Elite Health members, are private dialogues between doctor and patient. As you can imagine from the name, these dialogues happen online, either in the form of email or live video chat.

Whether you are traveling, or just want the convenience of an in-house appointment, eConsultations can really make the difference. Why try and find answers on the internet when you could just as easily ask your trusted healthcare professional? Try eConsultations today and you will really feel the difference.

September 26, 2011 (San Jose, California) – Users of PrognoCIS electronic medical records (EMR) have begun and will continue to receive federal stimulus checks, reports the EMR medical software and services provider Bizmatics Inc. Their flagship EMR product PrognoCIS is helping many physicians qualify for federal funding to assist with EMR costs, and the number of Bizmatics customers receiving money per month has increased significantly over the past several months.

“I just received the 18,000 dollar EHR incentive check yesterday,” wrote Bizmatics customer Dr. Gus Constantouris, DPM, after implementing PrognoCIS at his podiatry practice. “I appreciate all [Bizmatics’] assistance throughout this complex process. Everyone at Bizmatics…has been very attentive to all our needs.” Dr. Constantouris, whose Commack, New York practice earns top reviews from patients.

The 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) offers federal stimulus money to physicians who purchase and implement EMR, provided that they can demonstrate that their system meets certain regulations and that their practice is using it in ways that can be measured in both quality and quantity. It’s important for physician offices and hospitals interested in implementing EMR to choose a system that is ONC-ATCB certified to qualify for Meaningful Use funding. Bizmatics’ PrognoCIS EMR system has many built-in features that help easily track and monitor each customer’s progress on their ARRA implementation. Intuitive features like system-level and encounter-level dashboards help clinics meet ARRA requirements without affecting their workflow.

“We are very glad to see that our customers are getting stimulus money by using PrognoCIS,” says Vinay Deshpande, CEO of Bizmatics. “Our ARRA tools are guiding customers in a non-intrusive way to accelerate their data collection accurately for attestation, and our free Meaningful Use webinars have trained hundreds of customers in ARRA implementations.” EMR also allows physicians to save considerable overhead costs, do less paperwork and share information with other medical centers quickly. It also allows for better patient care with instant and legible review of a patient’s charts and medical history, and physicians have a range of specialty options – including OB/GYN and pain management EMR systems. Bizmatics looks forward to helping their clients continue to receive EMR stimulus funding and implement EMR in an affordable manner.

About Bizmatics Inc.
Healthcare software and services company Bizmatics provides medical practice software solutions for practices of all sizes. Their EMR system PrognoCIS is ONC-ATCB certified and can help qualify physicians for federal stimulus funding under Meaningful Use. For more information, visit http://www.bizmaticsinc.com.

New iPad medical apps are making EMR easier than ever to incorporate into a doctor’s office or hospital.  Using tablet computers in an EMR-implemented office allows physicians to access patient records from anywhere in the building without needing to find a computer, making EMR even more accessible in any room of the clinic.  But EMR consultants agree that iPad medical apps help make healthcare better for both physicians and patients in more ways than one.

Patient Education
Many iPad apps featuring interactive charts and graphics of the human body are available to improve the patient education experience.  Other apps explain medical conditions in-depth, and videos can help patients understand what’s happening in their bodies.  Apps for explaining conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and stroke are especially useful for general physicians who see health problems in their older patients and are looking for an effective way to help them understand their health problems.  Doctors can even download child-friendly patient education apps to help younger children understand the human body and be more at ease while at the doctor’s office.

Improve Physical Exams
With a tablet computer, you’ll not only have better access to your patients’ medical histories and most recent physical exam scores – you’ll be better equipped to perform a new physical.  Many iPad medical apps contain physical exam score reporting tools and allow you to easily show your patients how they measure up and what precautions they should take to improve their health scores at their next physical.

Chart and Take Notes
You can use the iPad to chart and take notes during an exam, and then save the information directly to a patient’s medical records.  This simplifies the charting process and makes EMR even more straightforward for EMR-integrated medical practices.

Games, Music and More
Use your iPad to put your patients at ease by playing music during the exam.  Letting children play games will help keep them relaxed and unafraid of going to the doctor.

While the job market in the U.S. is looking quite grim, one industry offering a glimmer of hope is healthcare. With Meaningful Use requirements looming above their heads, healthcare providers of all sizes are transitioning in their healthcare IT practices.  This has already made the healthcare job industry surge and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects strong healthcare employment growth in the future as well. HITECH Act Stimulus Requirements will force healthcare providers to spend more money in this sector and once the infrastructure is in place, the healthcare IT sector should only grow.

For the first time, we may begin to see a knowledge of technology play a critical role in HR’s hiring practices for upper-level  healthcare administration.  As technology is increasingly integrated into the healthcare system, administrators must  have a grasp on at least the basic technological aspects of EMR software to be able to efficiently perform managerial duties.

For more information on finding a healthcare IT job, see: http://www.modernfaqs.com/health/how-do-i-find-a-healthcare-it-job/

Patients are noticing the difference with EMRs. An EMR is a computer-based medical record that contains everything from current patient information to medical history and billing.

In the past medical practices were hesitant to implement and EMR system because of the commitment it involves. Basically a third party company has to come in and do an overhaul of the entire system.

But after the implementation of EMRs, it is basically smooth riding, for patients and staff. Just think about it: making everything electronic, creating applications that involve every aspect of patient care, means no more filing, no more getting lost in the endless shuffle of paper. This is why EMRs might just be the answer. And the question: How can we make healthcare better?

August 26, 2011 (San Diego, CA) – Physician practice marketing firm Medical Web Experts is announcing the recent launch of their new blog, http://www.medicalwebexperts.com/blog.  The blog provides the medical industry with tips and strategies for marketing, branding, social media and web design tips as well as offering the latest information on search engine optimization (SEO).

Started in April 2011, the blog contains a wealth of informative articles on topics including internet marketing techniques, SEO strategies and tips, profiles of well-built medical websites, social media tactics, patient portals and calculating ROI to determine whether SEO is a good investment for the company.  Medical Web Experts posts new information 2-3 times per week, making the blog a frequently updated resource for online marketing information.

“In this post-healthcare reform era, physicians more than ever need to pay closer attention to marketing – specifically in marketing services that have higher profit margins,” says John Deutsch, President and CEO of Medical Web Experts.  “In the same way, vendors that rely on revenue from physicians, who generally have less cash on hand, need to implement marketing plans that have higher ROIs. The Medical Web Experts Blog is designed to help both physicians and medical vendors with these challenging marketing decisions.”

Medical Web Experts is uniquely positioned to provide solutions and services specifically for companies in the healthcare industry, and the staff has experience and expertise that prepares them to work in this division.  They offer highly specialized marketing and web design services for medical practices, hospitals, EMR providers and healthcare IT companies.  Also specializing in custom programming, they offer a patient portal customizable to any practice’s needs and specifications.  Blog contributors include a registered nurse as well as experts in SEO and EMR (electronic medical record) development.

As search engine algorithms are constantly changing, it’s important to stay on top of SEO and web design news.  It’s important for doctors interested in building a website to keep abreast of current trends, and reading Medical Web Experts’ new blog can help those with even novice knowledge of the internet stay ahead.

About Medical Web Experts
Medical Web Experts is a subsidiary of internet marketing company New Wave Marketing LLC, which provides affordable marketing and web design services for any business.  Medical Web Experts offers custom websites for physicians in any specialty, patient portals, EMR integration, and internet marketing services.  For more information, visit http://www.medicalwebexperts.com.