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Proposed SGR Fix – It’s Different This Time
Year after year, physicians live for months with the uncertainty and angst of threatened, often draconian, Medicare reimbursement cuts born out of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) budgeting formula....
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Exciting Transitions are Underway at SRS and EMR Straight Talk
After 17 years as the founder and CEO of SRS, I am transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor. I am extremely proud of the position that SRS has come to occupy in the healthcare technology industry,...
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Kudos to CMS for MU 2014 Proposed Rule
You can hear the sigh of relief—albeit mixed with a bit of uncertainty-driven anxiety—as physicians await publication of the final rule that will modify meaningful use in 2014. By relaxing the...
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When Is an EHR Like a Tesla?
Many of us simultaneously adore and fear the high-tech gadgetry that has entered our day-to-day lives. We adore the benefits today’s technology can bring—convenience, speed, connectivity—yet we fear...
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The Key to Growing Your Practice
If there is one thing both physicians and vendors readily agree on, it is the ever- changing healthcare landscape—driven by legislation, government programs, and technology. This changing environment...
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Can You Satisfy the Government and Your Patients?
Never before have healthcare professionals operated in a time of such rapid technological change—and faced the great uncertainty of today’s complex industry regulations. Unfortunately, it’s not a trend...
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You Say You Want a Resolution…
OK, I’ve taken some liberties with one of John Lennon’s most famous lyrics, but it’s the first blog post of the year, so I thought I’d need a little extra attention-getting power to break through the...
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Providers’ MU Prayers Answered?—Quarterly Reporting for 2015?
In the inimitable style of government-speak, CMS recently announced its “intention to consider proposals” to shorten the 2015 meaningful use reporting period from a full calendar year to 90 days....
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Dreams vs. Reality
“I want to be a doctor when I grow up.” What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wonder how many of today’s physicians, knowing what they know now, wish they could turn back time and change...
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Travel and Technology: It all Comes Down to Comfort
I have a confession. I am a travel snob. When I travel, I want to travel with as much luxury and as many conveniences as possible. You may ask yourself, is there really a difference between Boarding...
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Doctors: Not a Jack of all Trades… A Master of One!
As the leader of a high-performance marketing team, I strive to stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the HIT industry and my chosen profession. But, no matter how prepared I...
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Patient Engagement Pride: We All Can Use a P.E.P. Talk!
Patient engagement has become a confounding challenge in the world of healthcare. It isn’t enough to simply offer a portal; in order to successfully meet the requirements of Meaningful Use, patients...
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Cultivating Innovation – One Hack at a Time
No lazy hazy days of summer for SRS. This week SRS is hosting its inaugural annual Summer Hackathon. What is a hackathon? A hackathon is an event for computer engineers, programmers, designers, and...
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PQRS and Prada: The Importance of Building Your Quality Wardrobe
With summer now in full swing, I’m going through my summer attire and have found myself questioning my fashion style. I feel like it’s time to trade in my classic look for something more stylish! I see...
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CMS Offers Welcome Relief for Transition to ICD-10
It’s time for those still advocating a delay of ICD-10 to abandon the fight—but they can take heart in the recent concessions offered by CMS. The AMA, concerned about the complexity of ICD-10, has...
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What is all this talk about “The Cloud?”
Over the past several years, you probably have heard people talking about “The Cloud.” It sounds very exciting and mysterious! You may have thought: What is The Cloud? Am I in The Cloud? How can I use...
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Choose a Partner, Not a Vendor
In today’s day and age, we are all guilty of looking for instant gratification. When we shop, we want same-day shipping, or we want it to be in stock so we can pick it up. To make matters worse, we can...
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Patient Engagement: Build a Strategy for Patient Empowerment
Remember the days when the provider-patient relationship was centered primarily on the interactions that occurred during a visit? Whether it was in the exam room, over the phone or at the hospital,...
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