By Amanda Patanow on 7/25/2010

In our efforts to help physicians make the transition to electronic medical records, we talk to 100s of physicians and office managers. A common theme from many of these meetings, especially from the 1 or 2 doctor practices, is “I can’t afford an EMR!” or “I’m going to buy an EMR for $1,000.” Neither of these schools of thought is sustainable because in most cases the practice is already paying for the cost of an EMR through office workflow and other inefficiencies and $1,000 is not going to get the practice an EMR that will meet all of the meaningful use requirements from a company that will be in business 5 years from now.

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By Amanda Patanow on 7/22/2010

The Florida Medical Association is scheduled to consider the issue at its annual meeting next month. The House of Delegates of the Florida Medical Association is scheduled to consider a resolution severing ties with the American Medical Association because of its support for the healthcare reform law.

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By Amanda Patanow on 7/18/2010

Eliminating Medicare's consultation codes has stymied physician efforts to improve care coordination and reduced treatment options for patients, according to an American Medical Association survey.

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By Amanda Patanow on 7/18/2010

 

Physicians now can defer up to five EMR objectives in the first two years and still qualify for Medicare or Medicaid financial incentives

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By Amanda Patanow on 7/18/2010

Aprima Medical Software Meets Final Meaningful Use Criteria
Anticipates increase in volume as medical practices adopt EHRs

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By Amanda Patanow on 7/11/2010

Multi-specialty, hospital-owned group selects Aprima’s electronic health record to aid workflow of 50 physicians.

 

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