Allscripts TouchWorks EHR Click Saver of the Month Add Clinical Item (ACI) The Add Clinical Item (ACI) window in Allscripts TouchWorks EHR is critical to all clinical workflows. Many users struggle with the volume of clicks involved in using the ACI. Here are some important things to remember to decrease ‘click count’ when using the […]
One of the major benefits of electronic health records has always been the storage of discrete data. This has massive implications for everything from calculating drug interactions to patient reports to interfaces. With the increased attentions of late on decision support, analytics and interoperability the focus on capturing data in an organized, discrete manner is […]
It’s that time again. Your organization is getting ready to implement a major Epic upgrade and the Go-Live date is officially set on the calendar. You are charged with making sure clinical staff is sufficiently trained and ready for the big day. How will you get this done? Thousands of thoughts and concerns are going […]
National Consulting Firm Takes Innovative Approach to Help Fletcher Allen Succeed on Large-Scale Epic 2012 Upgrade With a large upgrade ahead of them, and limited Epic resources to conduct the planning, configuration and training, Fletcher Allen Health Care enlisted MBA HealthGroup to help them successfully train thousands of physicians, nurses, and staff. When all […]
One of the best ways to avoid increased denials and the strain on your bottom line is preparation. Preparation is vital to a successful transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Eight Simple Steps to Prepare for ICD-10 1. Establish a project team or steering committee This team should include managers and/or directors, at least one […]
Personalization is a great way to improve user efficiency and increase their comfort in the Epic system. Unfortunately, when taught incorrectly, it’s also a great way to make the system more difficult to navigate and increase the complexity of support. While educating users on different ways to customize their Epic experience, it’s also necessary to […]
Building intellectual and emotional equity happens while deciding whether or not to start your own medical practice. Once you have decided to go ahead and open a medical practice, get prepared to start building your sweat equity. Sweat equity is your contribution to starting your practice in the form of effort and hard work. It […]
This webinar discusses the importance of providing relevant and impactful training experiences to EHR users for implementations, upgrades or ongoing training. Strategies and real life experiences are shared to help develop training solutions that will have lasting effects on EHR users.
The Healthcare industry is pushing toward outpatient/ambulatory services. What better time to open a medical practice business providing outpatient/ambulatory services than when that model has been determined to be the most effective in improving patient care and lowering costs. Not to mention that regulatory agencies and third party payers are encouraging the decrease of inpatient […]
Guest Blog Post by Jim Sheldon-Dean Healthcare providers are subject to all the same pressures to adopt new technologies that any modern business is, including using portable devices such as smart phones and tablets. Such technologies can help improve patient care and the overall patient experience, while cutting costs and improving efficiencies of operation. But […]