Archive for May, 2011
Personal “Meaningful Use” Coaches
May 19th
We know how difficult it can be to keep up with ever-changing healthcare regulations. The newest piece to the puzzle is the government’s “Meaningful Use” EHR incentive program. What is it and how can you benefit from it?
MTBC strives to make your life easier by providing all the most up-to-date and accurate information on healthcare reform laws, in the simplest terms possible. With regard to the “Meaningful Use” incentive program, we have done just that. Our video tutorials, accessible here, provide a comprehensive overview of the government requirements and show you exactly what you need to do to earn your “Meaningful Use” bonus.
For MTBC EHR users, we take it one step further. We assign each of our clients a personal “Meaningful Use” coach to guide them step-by-step through the complete implementation, use and attestation process. Our coaches are experts on all things “Meaningful Use”—so you can rest assured that you are on track to receive your EHR incentive bonus!
Sign Up Today
For a limited time only, we are offering every new and existing MTBC client their own personal “Meaningful Use” coach absolutely free of charge!
For more information, please call us at (866) 266-MTBC (6822) or send an email to sales@mtbc.com.
The Rise in Online Health Engagement
May 16th
Health consumers now have better access to information and can easily track their personal health data online as reported by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project and the California HealthCare Foundation. This report has shown the trend of self-tracking of health by consumers for the first time in a national survey.
As the healthcare industry invests in methods of accessing personal health data, the concern becomes whether or not the consumers will engage in that data. The report attempts to answer that question with findings such as 27% of internet users and 20% of the adult population have used the Internet for tracking weight, diet, exercise routines, symptoms and health indicators.
24% of internet users have tracked reviews about particular drugs and medical treatments online. 38% of caregivers consult these online reviews for the health concerns of a loved one. Older adults are less likely to search for themselves but they more often than not have loved ones who can use the Internet and search out information for them.
A large number of people use wireless access to health information on cell phones, laptops or tablets. Wireless users can also get location enabled information like nearest clinics or hospitals. Social network sites have come forward as a less used resource for health information. Only 15% of users track healthcare information on social media.
An Upgrade Patch for MTBC EHR 5.0 is Released by MTBC
May 15th
An Upgrade Patch for MTBC EHR 5.0 is Released by MTBC
MTBC is pleased to announce that it has released a software upgrade patch for its EHR, MTBC EHR 5.0. This upgrade patch dramatically simplifies numerous processes, including writing e-prescriptions, reviewing patient alerts and managing incoming lab results. MTBC has also fully integrated its rule-based system for claims scrubbing so users can instantly correct claims prior to submission.
The new patch offers many new major features, meaningful use requirement updates, and routine bug fixes. Some of the new major features include a lab manager, which integrates a dashboard of all incoming lab results. Another major feature is the rule-based system, which uses thousands of rules to analyze claims prior to submission, checking claims against payer, coding and demographic edits. Users can now review medications and send new prescriptions without opening a patient’s chart. However, if a user does open a patient chart, they can quickly see any alerts associated with the patient’s medical history. Lastly, patients can now request refills of their medications directly through their Personal Health Record accounts.
In addition to the new major features, the new patch upgrade includes updates for help with achieving meaningful use. MTBC EHR 5.0 now has an updated report to help users determine if meaningful use requirements have been met. Also, there are embedded videos that show exactly how to achieve meaningful use through MTBC EHR 5.0.
Some of the routine bug fixes include an improved medication entry, the ability to attach any file type, one-click access to patient charts, improved transcription management, allergy selection and search, improved filtering for Dynamic Reports, the ability to create template categories, the ability to search for pharmacies by phone numbers, added customizable messages to the bottom of a practice’s receipts, added ability for users to configure their own appointment statuses, and so much more.
To learn more, view a list of all that was added to MTBC EHR 5.0 with this new upgrade patch.