SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTEREHR Pricing 101: What Does EHR Software Really Cost?
In this brief online video, you’ll learn detailed insider knowledge of EHR pricing and negotiation. We’ll show you how to get the best possible price on your EHR; how to compare EHR prices on an apples-to-apples basis; the true costs of an EHR over the life of the system; and up-front licensing versus subscription – what’s best over time? You’ll also get our free “Apples-to-Apples Price Comparison Tool” spreadsheet, which you can use to compare pricing information during your search.
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Evaluating Healthcare Accounting Software
The most critical factor to consider in selecting your healthcare/social services accounting software is your size and type of organization. A hospital provides a large number of disparate services, whereas a private practice may have only a handful of physicians within a single specialty. Inpatient, outpatient, rehab and hospice care all have their own unique needs, too. We’ve assembled this guide to help buyers evaluate the options and select the right software for your organization.
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Doctors’ 3 biggest complaints about EHRs
Some healthcare organizations trying to implement electronic medical records run into trouble getting doctors on board with using the new system. Here are some of doctors’ top complaints – and how organizations can help overcome them. Read more
Survey: Docs’ tablet use doubled since last year
Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Medical technology
We’ve reported before on how common it’s becoming for doctors to use iPads and other tablet computers to access electronic medical records and complete other tasks. Now, a new survey says tablet use in healthcare is growing even faster than anticipated. Read more
Medical devices can be hacked, DHS warns
Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Medical technology
The increase in the use of health IT is beneficial for both doctors and patients. But it’s also added some security risks providers must watch out for – including in some unexpected areas. Read more
Study: EHRs didn’t improve diabetes care
While the debate continues about the actual effects of electronic medical records and other health IT on the quality of care, here’s one study that found no improvement when doctors started using EHRs. Read more
Report ranks top cloud-based EHR vendors
Filed under: In This Week's E-Newsletter, Industry news
Due to cost benefits and increasing confidence in cloud computing, more and more healthcare providers are turning to Software as a Service (SaaS) EHR systems. Read more
AMA: ICD-10 deadline should be pushed back further
Thought the debate over ICD-10 codes was finished after a one-year delay was proposed by the feds? Think again. Some groups are still pushing for the government to give doctors and hospitals more time to switch to the new coding system. Read more
Medical Office Software
The medical software market is very large (1,000+ vendors) and complex. Vendors have customized applications for just about every provider designation (MD, DO, OD, DC, PT, PhD, LSCW, etc.) and type of provider organization, including outpatient, inpatient, and home health care. Years of development and company consolidation have led to a daunting market. We have written this buyer’s guide to help visitors understand how the medical software market breaks down and how they can identify the systems that best meet their needs. In just fifteen minutes the experts at Software Advice can help you narrow down the right software for your organization.
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Enabling Mobility for Healthcare Professionals
Mobile technologies promise to transform healthcare organizations by bringing information to the point of care. But how can you bypass the hype and create a mobile healthcare environment that empowers clinicians to improve workflow, patient interaction, and care delivery efficiency? This paper explores challenges, best practices, and relevant technologies needed to deploy mobile technologies in the healthcare environment.