Month: January 2015

Technology is evolving rapidly and allowing medical professionals to give patients a better grasp on their health. Andrew Piper, lead programmer and project manager for 3D anatomy software maker Anomalous Medical, says there’s plenty to be excited about. The shift to electronic medical records, increased use of CAD and CAM software in the medical field

Running a successful business in today’s ever-competitive environment can be challenging for even the most qualified of professionals, but in the medical field, staying ahead can be even more daunting. From constant advances in medical technology to complex changes in healthcare laws, it seems that healthcare professionals need to be more vigilant than ever in

Use your EMR software to help you achieve excellent standards of patient care.As a medical care provider, you strive for excellence and your patients expect that you’ll take their health seriously. Sometimes, mistakes happen. While some medical errors are minor, others can have life threatening implications. Your electronic medical records (EMR) software can help you

In her experience, Carol Vincent says that most health-related companies and organizations have a burning desire to help people, but that the desire often conflicts with the need to earn a living, raise money or make a profit. “We see organizations doing tremendous work for kidney patients, cancer survivors, or disadvantaged youth, for example, who

Ken Accardi of Ankota says that as healthcare shifts to payment models that encourage maximizing outcomes and minimizing costs, practices will need to determine how to stay in contact with their patients and help them to avoid hospitalizations. CMS agrees and has approved payment to practices for Chronic Care Management (CCM) (eligible patients have two or more