New Research: Infectious Diseases have a Seasonal Element
Every year, infectious diseases take a heavy toll on health and healthcare resources in the U.S. The most common infectious diseases in the U.S. are influenza, viral hepatitis, measles, mumps and Rubella, pneumonia, STD, AIDS and HIV, and whooping cough. According to the CDC, the
CMS makes Documentation Changes and other Reforms to Promote Patient-centered Care
Patient-centric solutions have been at the core of healthcare for decades. However, there are many challenges to the attainment of true patient-centered care. The 2019 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the focus on achieving this goal
Medical Transcription Service Market to Witness Growth through 2019
The arrival of the EHR may not after all, spell the doom of the medical transcription services industry. This is what the market analysis figures seem to suggest. Traditionally, physicians have been utilizing reliable transcription solutions to lighten their documentation burden and to ensure timely
EHRs contributing to Pediatric Medication Errors, finds Study
Electronic health records (EHRs) are designed to enable physicians to efficiently manage and access comprehensive patient information digitally. EHRs provide a centralized platform for storing medical histories, treatment plans, medications, and test results. However, entering and registering patients’ data in their EHRs can take
Role of Structured Radiology Reports in improving Practice Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
Radiology reports are vital to promote appropriate medical decision making and optimize patient outcomes. Outsourcing radiology transcription allows radiologists to ensure accurate and timely EMR/EHR or Radiology Information Systems (RIS) reports as they focus on their core tasks. The adoption of structured reporting is being
