The Must Have Qualities for an EHR Project Manager

So, here you are looking at implementing the EHR solution that you have spent many years deciding on. On one side the vendor has provided you with a an implementation specialist and they have a check list for everything from… Read More

Reda Chouffani is the Co-Founder of Biz Technology Solutions, Inc and an active Healthcare Information [...]

The Official Web Site for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs

In recent months things have started to take shape and health care leaders are more than ever perfectly aware of all the requirements of the ARRA.
While only recently we had the final ruling on the certification process for the EHR products, The center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) release recently a  site that contains [...]

What’s Ahead of EHR Software Vendors

It is undeniable that our healthcare system is undergoing some major transformations. Many of which are aimed to improve quality of care and patient safety. Since the release of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive program as part of the stimulus package, the technology sector is expected to see much needed growth and job creation [...]

The Top Ten Steps to do prior to De-installing an EHR

For many healthcare organizations that have made the commitment to paperless and implemented an electronic health records the road has been challenging.  Some have at some point contemplated the de-installation of the entire system, and others worked through the pain points and found new ways of making work.
Continue Reading “The Top Ten Steps to [...]

“Meaningful Use” Has Come to Stay

First, what is meaningful use? For me it has two definitions.
A couple of months ago I was explaining to my wife the definition of EHR “meaningful use” over dinner. She was nodding her head and seemingly listening more intently than normal to my work-related subject.  As soon as I was done talking, she quickly said [...]

Three Easy Steps to GO Paperless Quickly on a Budget

Step 1- Replace Your Paper Charts
I don’t have to tell you that the burden of administrative and clinical documents in a medical practice is considerable. Busy offices lead to inaccessible administrative documents and charts; whether misplaced, lost, or in use by another staff member. Physician practices continue to seek solutions to reduce or eliminate the [...]

Finding the Train Ticket to EHR Implementation

One of the most overlooked steps when choosing a new EHR is to clearly define the future state.  The future state is how you envision a new system will run for the practice. It is the final destination after implementing a new EHR.  This is your organization’s wish list to design the most efficient processes [...]

The Much Anticipated Proposal For Certification or Certified EHR

While many are still talking to the EHR vendors at the exhibit halls at the HIMSS 2010, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released yesterday the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the two certification programs. This proposed program has two proposals in it. One that will be temporary and the [...]

North Carolina Awarded It’s Share of the Stimulus and a Boost to Help With EHR Adoption

Today the White House announced what has been awarded to the different states to support Health Information Exchange and assist care providers with training and technical support with Electronic health records.
This makes the state of North Carolina one of the 41 states to get $12.9 million dollars in funding to facilitate HIE for the state. [...]

Top 10 EHR Failure Contributing Factors

With the Economic Stimulus bill recently enacted into law by President Barack Obama, and recent relaxation of the Stark Rules allowing hospitals to subsidize up to 85% of implementation costs of EHR, many are renewing their interest in an EHR purchase.  But while many are excited about the encouraging subsidies available, others are still fearful of [...]