tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92047599911794448082024-03-18T00:45:56.090-07:00EMR, EHR & Health Care TechnologyNrip Nihalanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405202533324418979noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-35861371324993342982013-10-30T09:00:00.000-07:002015-04-25T00:14:06.605-07:00Why use Technical Doctor Inc IT Support!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. We are IT savvy and well rounded in the healthcare space</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. We talk to our customers in terms they understand</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3. We are effective with multitasking</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4. We turn complex scenarios into simple and secure solutions </span><br />
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5. Our company is a team not an individual</div>
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6. We are well versed in all EHRs</div>
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7. We have state-of the art IT support tools to manage your infrastructure</div>
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8. Over $100,000 spent on internal infrastrucure</div>
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The health of Technical Doctor was created by our love for healthcare and Physicians Practices. We understand the economy, patient care, cost of service and especially IT necessities within a practice. We’d like to heal and assist and soften the paradigm shift into healthcare technology with exceptional support with a cost savings perspective.<br />
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“We don’t need an IT department! We have our doctor, the office manager’s son, a staff member’s boyfriend, a buddy of mine… “ Remember this is your business and a secure home for your patient records.<br />
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You wouldn’t have your mechanic work on your taxes or leave your wallet on top of your mailbox, would you?<br />
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With Technical Doctor; IT issues are resolved within minutes or worked on while the staff member continues their regular office duties. We have trained professionals to execute and resolve matters at the time they occur instead of waiting.<br />
That’s a savings in itself!<br />
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<u><b>What are the Physician Office’s technology needs?</b></u><br />
Physician offices spend a minimum of 5 to 8 hours a month regarding IT needs. These IT needs range from resolving “how to” questions and troubleshooting slowness.<br />
Computers<br />
Networks (LAN / WAN)<br />
Printers / Scanners<br />
Wireless drops<br />
Internet<br />
Security<br />
Microsoft updates<br />
EHR issues<br />
Maintenance<br />
Backups<br />
And more…<br />
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<u><b>Monthly Support (what does it include)</b></u><br />
•<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1227528" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1227529" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday 8am - 5pm</span></span> (Standard)<br />
•Unlimited IT phone & e-mail support<br />
•Web portal to monitor and report on your help-desk tickets<br />
•Instant connection to help view errors and resolve your issues<br />
•TD reports on your support utilization (by request)<br />
•TD purchasing power to help keep hardware costs under competition<br />
•Clients are always welcome to purchase their own hardware and will be responsible for returns if any defects PLUS: 24/7 PC Monitoring on all PC’s -Memory utilization -Hard Drive space -CPU motoring -Microsoft updates -Antivirus updates -Malware updates<br />
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<u><b>Purchasing Hardware at the right price!!</b></u><br />
Purchasing is another aspect of a physician offices’ IT /business needs. Using Technical Doctor can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars on all your IT related hardware/software purchases verses going to a retail store or popular online sites.<br />
If you would like to make purchases, we have strong affiliation with leading vendors like CDW, DELL, etc and will provide you with free quotes. Technical Doctor’s relationships with these top quality vendors are to ensure reduced pricing.<br />
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<u><b>Placing a Service call</b></u><br />
Communications<br />
1.Customer Portal<br />
<a href="http://2.td/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">2.TD</a> Desktop icon<br />
3.Email<br />
4.Phone call<br />
5.Inform a TECH while on site<br />
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<u><b>Communications</b></u><br />
Systems Down and Outages are taken very seriously at Technical Doctor. We assume the practice is seeing one of our family members or friends.<br />
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System down issues are handled in a processed manner. We get a full understanding of the system failure and reverse engineer the technical process and make the appropriate time sensitive decisions.<br />
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We have helped bring systems back with non-tech-savvy staff members by talking to them like people, not like techs!<br />
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We have helped EHR technicians understand the severity of issues by pointing out the exact problem in a technical manner so they can work directly on a resolution and not spend precious time trying to understand what’s happening!</div>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-60074135109610390992013-10-28T23:55:00.002-07:002013-10-28T23:55:30.096-07:00Choosing Right Hardware for your practice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">One of the most frequent questions I get from practices
selecting an EHR revolves around the IT hardware they should purchase. The
first and foremost important piece of advice is to talk to your EHR vendor to
determine the technical requirements of their system and any recommendations
they have regarding hardware for your practice. In addition, ask if they resell
any hardware and, if so, what the advantages are of purchasing directly through
the vendor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Before going any further, let me emphasize that any reference to
specific companies and products is used only as an example and in no way
indicates a recommendation or endorsement of the given product or company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Laptops vs. Desktops<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">When considering if
you want to use laptops or desktops in your exam room consider how you want to
interact with the computer when you are with your patients. Many clinicians are
concerned about how having a computer in the exam room will change their interaction
with the patient. Dr. Brookstone in his AmericanEHR posting on “How to
Integrate Computers Into Your Practice for Maximum Patient Benefit” and “The
Occupational Side Effects of EHRs” outlines some important considerations.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Recognizing that
different providers have different alternatives regarding the hardware that
works best for them, try to allow for these preferences in your office design.
For instance some practices assign exam rooms to each clinician. If this is the
case in your practice you may consider different configurations in designated
exam rooms. When looking at laptops, decide if you want a traditional laptop or
one that has a touchscreen such as the HP ProBook Notebook or Toshiba’s
Convertible Laptops. These allow the user to tap though a note without using a
keyboard. Convertible laptops have been quite popular amongst many physicians
and many emphasize the importance of weight and battery life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Mobile Devices & Tablet Computers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape><v:shape alt="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtPNWJ4DtYkex_A3Vp9agCkL6kD3mdx0ki5qVjNBsPj5otVYIi" id="Picture_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1027" style="height: 137.25pt; margin-left: -7.5pt; margin-top: 33.35pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: margin; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: margin; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 207pt; z-index: 251669504;" type="#_x0000_t75"><br /></v:shape><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The emergence
of tablets like Apple’s iPad and Motorola’s Xoom have created a large buzz
amongst healthcare providers, as they seem to offer a great new hardware
solution for clinicians. When considering this type of device you will need to
check with your EHR vendor to ensure they are supported and whether they offer
full or just limited functionality. AmericanEHR Partners has more information
on the way tables are accelerating Health IT adoption here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Many clinicians also
like the ability to use smartphones such as the iPhone or RIM Blackberry to
access their EHR. As with tablets you
need to ensure that your EHR vendor supports these devices and understand the
functionalities that are offered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">It is especially
important to consider your practice’s privacy and security procedures for
managing device that have access to personal health information (PHI) and how
you will deal with a device being lost or stolen. A number of companies offer solutions that
enable you to remotely wipe (delete all data) on a devices in the event that it
is lost or stolen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Server<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Linux vs. Windows<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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EHR vendors only support Microsoft OS servers. For those who have a choice,
Linux/Unix systems are felt to be more stable (less prone to crashes) and fewer
security issues than their Windows counterparts. However, it is far easier to
find technical support for Windows servers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Backup requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">If you have a
client-server EHR, you will need to have a redundant backup process in place
for your system. This can be a tape, hard drive, or remote (over the Internet)
backup. If you choose tape or hard drive backup, make sure to keep a copy of
each backup offsite. Many EHR vendors are starting to offer remote backup
options, which may be the easiest solution for most small practices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Internet Connection<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">You will want to make
sure you have a broadband (high-speed) Internet connection in your practice.
This is especially important if you are using an ASP or web-based system. There
are several types of broadband connections you can get for your practice; the
most common are DSL, T-1 line, high speed cable, or broadband wireless: </span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: #FEFEFE; line-height: 150%;">
<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadband_Internet_access. Given the importance of
Internet access to the operations of your practice, I recommend that you have a
second alternative for Internet access. For instance, having a broadband cable
line for daily use and wireless Internet access from a cell phone company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">If your practice uses
laptops or other mobile devices, you will likely want to consider using
wireless Internet instead of, or in addition to, a wired connection. When
choosing wireless, ensure the highest bandwidth router possible (typically
802.11n wireless Internet routers) and make sure that you have a secure
wireless network to access your practice data and computer system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Hardware and Technical Support<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">One of the most
important things to consider when purchasing IT hardware is the warrantees and
technical support. When implementing an IT project of the scale required for an
EHR implementation you will either want to hire a technical support staff, or
contract with a company for IT support (this can be your EHR vendor if they
resell/support hardware). When contracting with an external firm you should
specify the levels of support and how quickly problems will be resolved. In a
recent blog post, AmericanEHR User Comments on Hardware Support, members of
AmericanEHR share their experiences with hardware support. links and important
online study material that could help them understand and work on their
condition better.</span><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-70991071423199124332013-10-28T23:54:00.000-07:002013-10-28T23:54:07.978-07:00The Use of Tablets in the World of EMRs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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a growing number of physicians adopting tablet PCs for their EMR
implementations, EMR vendors and IT manufacturers are looking to build
compatible native systems to facilitate user-friendly and efficient EMR
execution. From table desktops to thin clients and now the tablet, EMRs have
been tried and tested on a variety of hardware, each bringing its own benefits
and drawbacks. However, the striking surge in EMR adoption on tablet PCs has
made providers sit up and take notice of this remarkably promising
technology. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br />
<b>Evolution of Tablets in the EMR Space</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The tablet technology
has found a significant number of users in the healthcare industry. A survey
conducted by Manhattan Research reveals that practitioners are leaning largely
towards mobile platforms in order to improve the productivity and quality of
care, as well as for efficient EMR implementations. According to the research,
it is estimated that around 30% of doctors own an iPad, which is the leader in
the tablet PC market today. Supported by increased bandwidths and wireless
internet speeds, the tablet is expected to become a popular choice among
physicians, who are already displaying considerable interest in EMR adoption on
tablets. Tracing this dramatic rise in the adoption of tablet PCs in the
healthcare industry, IT companies are working on designing specialized
platforms that connect smart devices like tablets and smartphones to
EMRs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Tablets and
EMRs </span></b><span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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though EMRs on wireless tablets are neatly poised to be the next big thing in
the healthcare industry, they do have their detractors. Positively, tablets
lend EMRs a host of benefits ranging from portability and enhanced patient
communication to increased data accessibility and productivity. Physicians who
have worked with EMRs on tablet PCs appreciate their connectivity, usability
and design benefits. Tablets are small and light, easy to use and can be conveniently
carried for patient visits (as opposed to old-world hospital carts carrying the
EMRs on king-sized, unhandy desktops). Physicians can access data from hospital
systems and complete their charting in real time while working with patients.
Notes can be handwritten using tablets and documents can be wirelessly sent for
printing directly from the device. Tablet interface also opens up communication
channels between the patients and doctors, contributing to better relationships
and improved quality of care. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br />
While tablet PCs are serving EMR implementations well by helping physicians
devise a seamless and efficient flow of healthcare processes, users have
nonetheless identified a number of pain points that need to be addressed for
the tablet to deliver a dependable and sure-fire system to support EMRs.
Firstly, most tablets are not designed specifically for medical use (though
this appears to be changing as tablet marketers have identified compelling
potential in the healthcare industry). Physicians may not be comfortable using
the touchscreen on tablets that do not have a stylus. This makes the data entry
process sluggish and eats into the valuable time doctors can spend interacting
with patients. Tablets are also tough to clean and sterilize, and touchscreens
don’t work with surgical gloves. Since it is a relatively newer technology,
hospital IT infrastructure and wireless networking platforms are often not
equipped to support and integrate EMR implementations on the tablet. It is easy
to lose your wireless signal in old hospital buildings with limited IT support,
and a tablet with dropped wireless is as good as of no use considering that
most Medical Solutions for the Tablets today are pretty much web based
solutions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Selecting a Tablet for your EMR</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are a number of factors physicians must consider before investing in a tablet
to run their EMR. It is important to ensure that your tablet serves all the
primary EMR functions and process requirements. To begin with, your tablet must
have a good battery life. It must be easy to operate, user-friendly and
durable. Tablets are available in two styles, the slate-style and the
convertible-style. The convertible-style has a built-in keyboard and therefore,
is heavier as compared to slate-style tablets that do not have a
keyboard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: #191a1a; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">It is always better to
go for specialized tablets that have been specifically designed for medical and
EMR use. iPad and Android are introducing a number of features and applications
that support a host of certified EMR systems. Samsung is also making custom
Android operating system tablets for EMR and medical use. CNET editors list the
highest-rated tablets in the market with Apple iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Asus
Eee Pad Transformer, BlackBerry PlayBook and T-Mobile G-Slate emerging as top
contenders. Other models that have become popular with physicians are Motion
LE1600 Tablet PC by Motion Computing and Fujitsu ST5000 Tablet PC by Fujitsu.
They are both slate-style tablets and range between $2000-$2500. The Toshiba
Portege, Acer C200 and IMB Thinkpad are also good convertible-style options. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com14Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.62979819999998241.4995241 -88.275245199999986 42.256703099999996 -86.984351199999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-90299492737943438022013-07-03T03:52:00.000-07:002013-07-03T03:52:54.942-07:00TIPS FOR PHYSICIANS FOR A GOOD DICTATION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Know your Dictation Equipment: Make sure you
have read the manual once when using a new microphone.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Make sure there is little or no background
noise when recording on the microphone.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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start and end of each recording to avoid the voice being clipped during
processing.</span> <span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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information of the patient, date and time of the interaction being
captured for better offline reference.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></v:shape><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Spell out Medical Terms to make sure they are captured properly,
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the medical norm.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">During dictation ensure that the microphone is
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Use
proper indicators at the start and end of paragraphs and sentences, in
case of manual transcription mention “Full Stop” at the end of each
sentence, auto transcription may have similar such rules. Follow them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Switch of your telephone, mobile phones or pagers
when dictating into the microphone.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Be organized and keep required stuff handy
otherwise noise from paper shuffling, drawers opening and other noise from
movement will generate interference.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> For
similar items create a standard set of phrases you refer to often, this
will let the software / manual transcriptionist learn for better and
quicker transcription.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In case of errors rewind and delete the phrase
and re-record over it, do not talk out the delete instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Service your dictation equipment regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-9160781819051553102013-06-13T02:58:00.000-07:002013-06-13T02:58:14.631-07:00How an expert helps you with EHR Selection?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Implementing
an EHR can be a time consuming and an expensive affair. It requires you in most cases to devote a full
time staff for the implementation process.
Also the selection of the right EHR is critical to maintain practice
efficiency, productivity, and its financial stability and also be eligible for
Meaningful Use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Given
the above factors, it is a good option to the have a selection / implementation
expert by your side to help you decide on the right EHR for your practice and
then help you implement, train your staff and provide on-going support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Below
we outline how we at Technical Doctor Inc. provide EHR Consulting to help our
clients select the right EHR, implement it with the right hardware and provide
post implementation support / training.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">EHR Selection:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Technical Doctor has created and
revamped the ordinary "workflow" with a more EHR / IT focused
workflow. This workflow measures the tech savviness of the users and
their ability to perform documentation within a computer system to ensure
patient care, proactive Billing and Meaningful Use measures. This
workflow takes approximately 2 days and a conversation with all staff members.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Technical
Doctor "shops" the practice's work flow against EHR software that
would be most suitable for the practice's budget and level of need.
The shopping list is narrowed to 2-3 EHR's that meet the need of the practice's
workflow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Present
the prospective EHR solution to the client with Technical Doctor's discovery of
the EHR Company and support staff. The practice will choose the DEMO's
they want to see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We
arrange the Demo and the EHR Company has to win the sale by presenting
their product. They use the Technical Doctor - Workflow documentation to give
the demo based on the exact requirement of the practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">5.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Selecting
the EHR: We help the practice decide
based on several key parameters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">a.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The
main parameter is the clinical understanding that's focused to the specialty <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">b.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The
secondary parameter is the support and technical programmers on staff<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">c.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Most
physicians do focus on price more than the other parameters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 72pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">d.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The government and hospital
incentives also play a huge role on what <span style="background: #FFFFCC;">EHR</span> is
available at discount</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><br /></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">6.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"> We
assist in arranging with clearing house, help selecting the interfaces, and
faxing solutions that is a best fit for the practice and the EHR selected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">7.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We ensure the practice Sign
contracts with all vendors and help them in understanding the contracts.<br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">EHR Implementation:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We
help the practice decide what hardware to Purchase and offer them options and
discount pricing due to our leverage with providers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We
help setup, install, and configure the EHR and integrate other solutions with
it to help build a secure, HIPAA compliant and robust infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We
manage Installing and configuring computer equipment including workstations,
servers, network hubs, PDA and wireless devices, printers and scanning
solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
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proper and secure data backup solution is in place for your EHR data to be
safe.</span><b style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"> </span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Post Implementation:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></b><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Stay with the client during
training and assist after the training is completed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Provide
on-going technical support for your computer equipment and communications
infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">We will provide all the up-to-date
information on chosen EHR for version upgrades, updates and new releases. Hence
no need for you to keep track or waste time with follow ups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Benefits:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Save time of staff and decision
makers:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">a.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">No
need to research and decide on the initial short list of EHR vendors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">b.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Ensure
hands-on support for training and hand holding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Save
money for the Medical Practice:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">a.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Help
select the right EHR to maintain profitability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">b.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Help
select the right EHR to maximize Meaningful Use incentives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">c.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">On
hardware by leveraging on our long term tie-ups with Vendors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">d.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">By
providing you a solid and affordable support plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">Technical
Doctor is an agnostic company for the sake of physician's / practices best
interest, hence the EHR selection is finally decided by the Medical Practice
based on the demos and expert inputs provided by us.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Expert Advice: Technical Doctor
attends and continues to interact with all major EHR vendors across
conferences, meet-ups, special training sessions etc. During these meetings
Technical Doctor gets time to assess each EHR vendor, their product, their
support ability, the product and company longevity, and their certifications.
This insight translates into expert advice for the Medical Practice in helping
them select the EHR. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-63812652416478828792013-06-05T04:32:00.000-07:002013-06-05T04:32:15.267-07:00RISK ASSESSMENT BASICS AND DO EXPERTS HELP?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">What
is a HIPAA Risk Assessment?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Title
II of HIPAA, known as the “Administrative Simplification provisions”, requires
practices to follow a set of national standards for electronic health care
transactions and national identifiers for providers, health insurance plans,
and employers. A HIPAA Risk Assessment is a process that helps ensure that
the practice is following the set of national standards. These standards cover
everything from the IT side to the physical layout of the practice and to the
administrative side of the practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Why
do a HIPAA Risk Assessment?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">As
stated within the requirements for Meaningful Use, a practice must “conduct or
review a security risk analysis and implement security updates as necessary and
correct identified security deficiencies as part of its risk management process”.
This means that in order to meet the requirements for Meaningful Use, your
practice must conduct at least one security assessment to prove that your
practice is HIPAA compliant. Your patients will feel more comfortable as well
knowing that their medical records are safe with you. The cost of not being
HIPAA compliant can be devastating, with a maximum penalty of $250,000 and 10
years imprisonment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">How
can a partner get you prepared for an actual audit?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Technical
Doctor has completed 20+ <i>different</i> <i>types</i> of risk assessments with 100%
satisfaction from all of our clients. We break down every aspect of your
practice and inspect every possible security flaw in your practice. After the
assessment, we will provide you with documentation that proves that your
practice has met all of HIPAA’s requirements as well as documentation stating
what your practice needs to actively do to stay HIPAA compliant. In the event that your practice is audited,
you will have all of the documentation you need to prove that you are HIPAA
compliant on hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-15066236249596944672013-06-05T04:31:00.001-07:002013-06-05T04:31:29.737-07:00EVERYDAY TIPS FOR PASSING A RISK ASSESSMENT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">For
a start follow the guidelines and rules set by HIPAA.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
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<br /></div>
<ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Keep
all paper Medical Records under lock and key and make sure non-authorized
personnel have no access to it. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Destroy
any paper records which are passed their required storage date or
digitized and no longer needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Install
an antivirus and firewall software on all your PCs and Laptops and also on
your internal network. If possible keep only limited internet access on
your internal network.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Computers
should not be facing the waiting room or any direction where
non-authorized people can view it, use password locks when away.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="6" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Always
log out of the EHR system when leaving the computer.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Do
not use social security numbers as a unique patient identifier. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="8" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Patients
have the right to revoke access to any Health Information Network your
practice may be part of. Ensure you have proper written consent/consent
forms filled when sharing information with anyone.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="9" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Change
your passwords as mandated by the Guidelines. Ensure that passwords are
not exchanged or written/posted in places where other can see. An employee
of the practice making such a mistake can have big repercussions for the
whole practice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="10" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"> Portable hardware containing data should
be kept secure and locked away when not in use. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="11" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">All
hardware should be kept in a clean environment and with minimum or no
access possible to non-authorized personnel.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="12" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"> Train all staff members on data security
policies and procedures. Make sure everyone in the practice understands
and observes the policies and procedures for protecting patient health
information.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="13" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Make
sure your staffing policies and procedures are up to date. If an employee
leaves the practice, change the user’s status to inactive.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol start="14" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Review
audit trails periodically. Reviewing audit trails can alert practices to
potential system abuse or misuse. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="15" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Have
a disaster recovery procedure. Accidents happen, stuff breaks, the weather
isn't always cooperative. You need to be prepared for everything that
happens.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="16" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";"> Make sure your data is backed up every
day.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="17" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The
computer that stores the patient data must be encrypted.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="18" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">The
server should be kept in a locked room with limited access.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="19" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Keep
a list of third party vendors that interact with your practice. Make sure
they sign a NDA or some kind of agreement that states the third party
vendor won't disclose any information in your practice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="20" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Designate
someone as a "security officer" or someone who is in charge of
making sure the practice is HIPAA compliant.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="21" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">All
employees should be wearing badges or something that identifies them as
someone that works for the practice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="22" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Train
the staff on proper internet use. Going to non-work related sites is incredibly
risky.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="23" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">If
a patient's name is stored somewhere that is not in an EHR system, there
cannot be anything that identifies that person as a patient.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="24" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">If
flash drives or any external data device is used in the practice, make
sure that device stays within the practice and only plugs into computers
that are owned by the practice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ol start="25" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">In
the event that your computer shows signs of being infected, stop what
you're doing and tell the security officer right away.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<br />
<ol start="26" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";">Flash
drives or external media that was found on the ground should never be put
into your computer. Who knows what is on that media.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-80864826202884224622013-03-15T09:25:00.001-07:002013-03-15T09:25:48.238-07:00The Power of Cloud Back-up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Cloud
back-up, also known as on the internet back-up or online back-up is a strategy
for support up information that includes delivering a copy of the information
over a exclusive or public system to an off-site hosting server. The hosting
server is usually organized by a third-party company, who expenses the back-up
customer a fee based on capacity, information or number of customers. In the
business, the off-site hosting server might be exclusive, but the chargeback
method would be similar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Online
back-up systems are typically built around a customer software program that operates
on a schedule determined by the level of assistance the consumer has purchased.
If the consumer has shortened for daily backups, for instance, then the program
gathers, squeezes, encrypts and exchanges information to the assistance
provider's web servers every 24 hours. To reduce the quantity of information
absorbed and enough it takes to transfer data files, the company might only
provide step-by-step back up after the initial full back-up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Third-party
cloud back-up has become popular with small workplaces and home customers
because of its comfort. Capital expenses for additional components are not
required and backups can be run dark, which means they can be run instantly
without guide involvement. In the business, cloud back-up services are mainly
being used for preserving non-critical information only. Conventional back-up
is a better solution for crucial information that requires a few months to
recover. When a lot of information needs to be retrieved, it may need to be
delivered on record or some other convenient storage space media. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In
short there are two main back-up options: <b>pure
back-up</b> and <b>hybrid back-up</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In
comparison with hybrid back-up, in which an organization backs up to regionally
available storage space, pure back-up is all about delivering duplicates
off-site to a cloud provider. With pure back-up, information is duplicated
straight to the service providers cloud. With hybrid back-up, on the other
hand, information is duplicated to a system with set up storage space that
resides between our facilities and the cloud. The hybrid system provides the
advantage of retaining information regionally to smooth out transport to the cloud
and in case restores are needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pure backup<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With
pure back-up, agents are set up on machines, with back ups going straight to
the service providers cloud. The key benefit of a pure back-up strategy is that
it is simple to apply, scalable and very well best for organizations that don’t
possess in-house IT department skills. The expenses of these solutions go up or
down depending on use and allow organizations the ability to accurately design
their back-up expenses in line with projected back-up information set growth.
This can eliminate the almost-impossible task of attempting to factor in the
full expenses of regional back-up storage space in IT budget forecasts. The key
drawbacks with pure back-ups are that it is very much restricted by available
information. So, it’s not a strategy best for organizations with huge and
complex back-up requirements that would hog online connections. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Hybrid backup<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For
organizations that produce a fair amount of information and have a requirement
for readily available recover functions, cloud back-up suppliers have
implemented a multiple strategy. This cloud back-up choice consists of on-site
NAS equipment that acts as a regional back-up target and then performs background
synchronizations of back-up information places to an exterior cloud. When a
recover is required from a recent back-up, the information is sitting ready
on-site in the NAS and can be quickly utilized. Alternatively, regenerates from
exterior cloud-based back-up places can be recalled from the cloud into
multiple NAS on-site storage space on demand and renewed from there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When
we are searching online, we will discover limitless amounts of details, about
everything, and all at our convenience. The internet is the biggest source of
information in the world because anyone can get the required details on there.
And for this all we need is a website and a web hosting company. Many
individuals think that getting their web page on the internet is an expensive project,
luckily though, this need not actually be true; if we look for the right web
variety, the advantages of having a website will definitely over-shadow the
costs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There
are many different methods to advantage from having a website, whether it is
for individual gain, or company success. Those who have their own individual
sites generally using them to further an interest or a hobby; having a website
is a great way to discuss and exchange information with others. Companies on
the other hand use a web page to advertise and industry their items or
solutions, while decreasing on such costs as delivery, couriers and
advertising, etc. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These
are but a few key advantages of having a <a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/medical-websites-for-doctors" target="_blank">website:</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Companies can now significantly increase their
marketplaces, no need to limit the focus to only the local landscape, but by
using the internet, businesses can project into worldwide and local
marketplaces, with less effort. This dynamically changes the characteristics
and the marketing actions of some businesses, possibly motivating the company
to flourish the variety of its items or solutions, to meet these new
marketplaces. <a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/medical-websites-for-doctors" target="_blank">Web sites</a>, in their characteristics, allow countless numbers and
maybe a large number of items to be on view 24/7; thus motivating broader
watching, and prolonged dealing time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->With the independence of being able to post our
details on our web page, hence on the internet, whenever they want of the day;
available details of all modifications is improving at a large amount. The
independence to surf anywhere and communicate with anyone is enough to entice
the tiniest of companies and the most introverted of individuals to get on the
Net; hence Net customers are improving in numbers, at an escalating amount,
roughly 50,000 per day. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Net companies extremely aware of how they can
profit by being on the Internet; they can sell their product or solutions
without the large costs, and setbacks of publishing, posting and submission.
E-industry features can be integrated into the web page, changing 2D screen
graphics into user sensitive designs; for example, customers can order their
items or solutions online, significantly decreasing management costs. Decrease
of phone calling to potential customers; follow ups by email; updates
electronically made, marketed by e-mail or down-loadable from the web page,
with loss of submission costs; less marketing material sent out, printed and
wasted; prolonged dealing time without a human presence; are just a few methods
to cut costs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The
current viewpoint is that any company not on the internet now or in the near
future is not only losing out on the benefits of this new and vivid industry,
but is including itself to the list of "the forgotten". Thus we
should not spend our energy and effort damaging our head thinking what the
internet can do to advantage our company, we will be left behind; instead,
think about how we can take benefit of this new and cheap form of industry
attention. We can always look for a <a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/medical-websites-for-doctors" target="_blank">web developer</a>, get a quotation, and tell
them what we need.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Healthcare
technology has slowly and surely changed the way we used to function and
perform. Progressively we became acquainted to the specialized amazing factors
as they were incorporated into our lifestyles. 21<sup>st</sup> century has seen
both the unmatched growth of technical innovation, especially the IT and our
dependency on the same. In the IT age, technical innovation is creating our
lifestyles easier by managing the reasons for us, up to the level that its
unavailability or an interruption in the solutions that it provides could
negatively impact almost everything from the healthcare companies to our day to
day lifestyles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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New
technological innovation is vital to every market, but the healthcare market
grows on it. Patients need quicker, more precise access to therapy, and doctors
need the technological innovation that can create their tasks easier. Sometimes
this technological innovation is patient-centric like picture machines and
therapy technologies; other times it's behind the curtain like digital payments
and information storage. An administrator is given the job of creating sure a
hospital, medical centre or other practice operates easily, effectively and
on-budget, and new technological innovation is an essential element in this
process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Health
IT can start as simply as getting a trip to a doctor, up to building a easily
incorporated wellness care work-flow. On the one hand, IT functions as an
enabler in providing faster and more accurate medical details to end users and
simultaneously reducing the guide labour-intensive procedure. An example is the
use of the CPOE program that helps physicians to get different clinical
assessments and recommend medication for patients. Appearance of more
sophisticated portable medical devices is creating an opportunity for utilizing
innovative technological innovation to push the point of wellness care distribution
to the home. Tele monitoring and video conferencing with care co-ordinators
will enable the management of patients with serious illnesses away from the
serious care setting. The aging inhabitants are going to result in a higher
individual to health professional rate. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Technology
will probably never be able to replace a physician's verdict or a nurse’s
touch. But it can help tip the balance by enhancing work-flow and creating
guide and routine projects more efficient. Most of us are moving towards an electronic
wellness record (EHR) program that unifies patients’ information. But the
new-era EHR will offer the physician with techniques that could distribute the
course of action through analysis of the track record and the evaluation of the
present ailment. Doctors should be able to focus on creating actual choices
that require human verdict assisted by IT. Requirements such as the ICD-10 will
be used pervasively, and physicians will become acquainted with codifying
determines and procedures since the language of wellness care will be global.
This provides for great opportunities for the globalisation of wellness care
where information could also be recovered from overseas where the affected
person looks for therapy. Common standards and language will make this
possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Technology
will progressively be applied right next to scientific care and the affected
person in various ways. Using of biometrics, RFID, and bar code to establish
individual identity before therapy administration shows to keep patients involved
in their own care. Evidence-based motivated guidelines will carry about
rule-based analysis and therapy. Algorithm-driven analysis is already well
tried and tested and will be applied in EMR to carry about cost-effective
analysis and progressively, the same will apply to the therapy of serious
illnesses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Besides
technological innovation, the other two important components for any program
currently are company route and individuals engagement. With route from the top
of a company, any effort will have a better possibility of becoming a reality.
People, including both wellness health care providers and consumers, must also
be involved in the game from the very beginning of any project. Then the
outcome will have a better opportunity to benefit all parties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There
are many efficient techniques and promotion tools that can be used by
physicians to entice prospective patients. The best way to go about promotion
of surgical treatment is getting expert promoters or a promotion company that
can effectively address our level of encounter, education, show all our expert
abilities and provide solutions about the surgical techniques we provide.
Aesthetic promotion is most efficient through public press. With this public
foundation, we will quickly arrive at new patients looking for more details and
also to arrive at older clients who can provide a review on their encounter.
Facebook or myspace, Weblogs, Tweets and many more social media platforms are
the best examples in terms of aesthetic marketing. Benefit of public press is
that it can quickly develop brand attention, allow the doctor to link with
patients on an individual basis and also allow all new and old patients to
link. In fact, old patients can make our promotion initiatives pay off
significantly by giving reviews which other prospective can use to their
advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Use
of recommendation promotion categories also produces new individual brings. The
same way it helps to motivate our patients. Using recommendation social
networking categories is very important in generating new leads. Offering
special reduced prices for future techniques is one way to gain patients. For
our off-line promotion initiatives, promotion sales brochure that has been
expertly designed can be used to provide promotional details including our
medical certifications and any other details can set us apart from other
physicians.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many
promotion firms provide beneficial sources for physicians. This contains online
advertising and online promotion surgical treatment sources where we can have
our ads located on various sites that aim at having ads for advertising the
medical exercise. This means we can find a <a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/medical-websites-for-doctors" target="_blank">website</a> that allows queries, which
can be done based on location or solutions. So, if we are focusing on local
patients, we can have our ads presented in the relevant sites that will lead to
more sales and more trips. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below are some factors physicians can do to entice more
patients:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -18pt;">·</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -18pt;">Doctors are generally marketed advertising ideas
that just don't perform by sales repetitions that motivate them to advertise
themselves through brand attention. A physician can invest less and get much
better outcomes with target promotion</span></li>
</ul>
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -18pt;">A physician can't assurance a treatm</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -18pt;">ent, but
they can assure other factors like less waiting hours, etc. This is a very
effective technique because we instantly create a unique promotion undertaking
and that helps to entice patients. Many physicians worry this technique because
they don't want to be taken advantage of but the truth is that very few
patients will take us up on the r</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -18pt;">eimbursement.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Doctors
invest too much energy and effort expecting for patients and recommendations
and need to pay attention to gaining patients. To do this they should find ways
to allow individuals to try out their service. One technique is to provide a free
examination. This enables then to choose and reveals the gates for many more
potential patients to try us out.</span></li>
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<a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/dragon-dictate" target="_blank">Medicaldictation</a> is a vital element of the healthcare industry. Through medical
dictation we even know what therapy is to be used of various diseases.
Healthcare dictations type the primary platform of the whole procedure, without
which the procedure can never begin. There are several aspects that need to be
regarded when the dictations are documented. The translation procedure occurs
in two ways - first is when the medical dictations are documented and fed to
the application straight to be transcribed and the second is when the dictations
are sent to the translation organizations who write out and deliver back the
reviews.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The
actions to be taken when producing the dictations are;<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">The place/area has to be silent to prevent any
mistakes happening in the record</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"> </span>A good device to allow disturbance free
recording</span></li>
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Ensuring
the use of these actions would allow us to have records without any defect. Medical
translation companies have come up with electronic dictation application that
contributes to the quality and comfort of the<a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/dragon-dictate" target="_blank"> dictations</a>. The dictation
application allows in producing the sound from the physicians, and transforming
it into an information file that is suitable with the PCs of the translation
organizations. The application gives us a versatility of modifying the
dictation if needed, before delivering it lastly for the translation. While
deciding on the best application, it is important to keep in check the
technological characteristics of medical language including programming,
medications, and analysis; the application must be qualified of acknowledging
the particular medical jargons. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The
other type of translation is undertaking the translation procedure by the
treatment centres or the medical centres themselves. It can be done by the
phone or using speech over IP (VoIP), or dictation using a mic straight linked
with a pc. The application used needs to be fantastic and simple to use,
otherwise it would beat the whole objective of making the translation simpler.
The use of such software programs makes a choice for them to sustain frequent
information and information that would be used if needed later on. They help in
verifying the success of work getting done and also use of the information to
know our patients record.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With
the progression in technological innovation, we don't need transcriptionists in
the medical dictation area who take down notices given by doctors. We now have <a href="http://www.technicaldr.com/tdr/dragon-dictate" target="_blank">medical dictation software programs</a> that do it very effectively. They handle
decoding the medical dictation of doctors. The sound presentations given by
doctors can be quickly documented in this dictation application. The
application is entirely digital and is also very easy to perform with. This
creates things very relaxed for doctors and the medical centre as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Such
software programs remove the opportunity of individual mistakes and operate
easily. In fact, they perform really fast. Many nations in the world have begun
implementing this way of Dictation application. After all every therapy in the
healthcare industry needs medical dictation which is a very important element
of the medical process. One must be cautious in deciding on the best
application though. It is essential to choose application with a powerful sound
recording unit. Having a methodical computer file control system in the
application is also very essential. It should be simple to use and available.<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
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A
wireless access point or WAP provides the most basic hardware components for
connecting computers without cables. Much like locations in a wired network, an
access point allows wi-fi devices to join an existing Ethernet LAN. The
products follow the 802.11b that facilitates maximum information of 11 Megabyte
per second. 802.11b is a cost-effective conventional wi-fi technology for home
networks. Comfort and reliability when using a wireless access point these days
are really important. Proper relationship must be managed to avoid loss of
business, money or crucial information. Using the right wireless access points
makes all the distinction. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Functions
of WAP<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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WAP
includes lots of the latest technical features that help out the users to do
the social media in a good manner. Some essential technical top highlights of WAP
are as follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->It provides a very long coverage area for
outdoor and inside social media at a very high speed. It covers a distance of
300 feet for inside and covers a distance of 1800 feet for outdoor social
media. In computer, a social media WAP does the perfect job and provides the
best coverage over a long range.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Another essential feature of the wireless entry
way is MAC addresses filtering; it is an essential way of securing the
networked information.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->WAP also plays an essential part in providing
the secured security; we can secure our information by using wireless entry way
secured security. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Some
stable WAP today <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->D-Link WAP has been available for several years
and has marketed well. This item is known for good system performance even with
complete 128-bit WEP encryption switched on. D-Link was one of the first
low-cost AP producers to function MAC deal with filtration for enhanced wi-fi
LAN protection. Warranty support is provided for one year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->As with other Linksys items, Tech assistance and
certification stay inadequate at best, and the one year assurance is smaller
than that of some opponents. However, the WAP11 guarantees complete WEP
security, MAC deal with filtration and other leading-edge functions, and
normally still surpass others on cost.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Netgear has stopped the ME102. The ME102 is
still available through supplier programs, though, and it is certainly value for
money. The ME102 provides strong performance and popularity for being
incredibly easy to set up. This older item provides full (128-bit) WEP security
and DHCP customer assistance. Before being stopped, Netgear cost the ME102
magnificently, making it a great value in this type of item.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Belkin joined the WAP industry with the F5D6130.
Nevertheless, the F5D6130 featured excellent efficiency and excellent
protection assistance, such as MAC address filtering and 128-bit WEP
protection. Belkin also offered its regular high-quality certification and lifetime
assurance for this item. The F5D6130 does not have a browser-based settings
application and did not deliver with an Ethernet wire, but can be a great value
if the price is right. Assistance information for the F5D6130 is still
available from Belkin's Website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->SMC's entry-level 802.11b wi-fi access way (now
discontinued) functions full WEP security, MAC address filtering, and good
range (distance support). It also utilizes the Power over Ethernet function to
back up set up in areas not close to an electrical outlet. The SMC2655W set up
software is not browser-based and is Windows-only. The item also does not have
tracking ability for determining intruders on the LAN.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Proxim classified this item from other W<span style="text-transform: uppercase;">AP</span> factors by including new exclusive
functions that go beyond the 802.11b conventional. These functions include
technological innovation to decrease signalling interface and "WEP
Plus" security for enhanced security. The AP-200 also contains an effective
Web-based setup program, two 10/100 Megabyte per second Ethernet slots, and a
free Ethernet wire.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com2Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.62979819999998241.499532099999996 -88.275245199999986 42.2566951 -86.984351199999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-60488052823968755472012-12-09T21:33:00.000-08:002012-12-09T21:33:00.241-08:00New technology advancements for Healthcare<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Modern
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">healthcare
technology</span></strong> in current years has made great strides. New
technology advancements for Healthcare are already available in health methods
in the western world and further developments are regularly being made. As a
result of the addition of healthcare technology, it seems likely that new, more
customized, more precise and faster analytic methods will be developed later
on, as well as new therapies that are also more customized to the patients. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Medical checkup at
home<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There
is improving need for services for tracking or consistently handling people's
health and fitness in any environment. These technological designs allow
patients’ vital symptoms to be monitored in a family environment. Now it is not
unusual for people to have practical equipment for determining high blood
pressure or gadgets for analyzing blood sugar stages at the house. The aim is
improving a variety of health and fitness methods for personal. Programs have
been designed for finding heart and respiration rates that function with energy
receptors, which are used to evaluate weight, even in conventional electronic
devices. This family program can evaluate these aspects faster than current
methods, which are generally distressing for the impacted person due to the
immediate contact between the signal and the skin and whose measurements can be
suffering from the action of the signal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Management in
Hospitals<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The
development of information and connections engineering that is designed for the
medical care center environment and far away medical care has great potential
for the long run. The aim of this project is to reduce the possibilities of
therapy control errors, through a secured personal identification program that
uses radio frequency engineering and also allows patients to be in the health
and fitness center.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Medical robot<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Medical
robots are used with improving frequency on the healthcare market. Physicians
no longer operate on the reasons for their skills and experience alone. An
example of analysis that is focused on fixing healthcare and technical problems
in this place is a case study conducted by the Biomedical Specific advancement
Research Middle (CREB) to evaluate causes on the humeral mixed, according to
the type of suture used after implanting prostheses. The design of an automated
test, of an anatomic design that functions in the same way as a person's arm,
allows persistent, systematic strategy to be used to evaluate the separate size
of external aspects. With tests like these, doctors can learn how to improve
functions. This variety of research associated with the development of sources
to help and assistance surgery therapy treatment, and to ensure that surgery
therapy treatment solutions are more precise, as well as sources that allow
functions to be conducted at a range using the software.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Faster & Quicker MRIs<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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These
MRIs provide a complete 3D image of the mind in less than half a second. Such a
major accomplishment helps neuroscientists and physicians requiring to discover
dangerous but hard to discover mind phenomena. For physicians, reducing how
long it takes to map the mind means more opportunities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>The STEM microscope<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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fMRIs
and PET tests are great for choosing up major mind loss, accidents and
circumstances, but not so much for more simple issues including substance
instability and interaction failures. Physicians dealing with schizophrenia,
psychological retardation, the autism variety and other circumstances can
utilize the STEM microscopic lenses to better understand exactly how they
function. This results in more powerful determines and more powerful medicines
and even treatments. At the moment, it can take around 250 images per second
and provide a full 3D view of the mind. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Wireless monitors for Heart</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When
medical centers started testing with implanting electromechanical stress
receptors in their heart patients, they observed a 30% loss of readmissions. It
works by using pressure-sensitive receptors to regularly maintain vigil over
the lung artery using electromechanical characteristics. Data is sent straight
to physicians, who can read the heart action slightly and identify possible
problems. Physicians can also make effective conclusions when it comes to
writing up medications, and none of the events engaged have to deal with
agonizing, sometimes difficult catheters.</span></span></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com1Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-56256310686632540242012-12-08T21:31:00.004-08:002012-12-08T21:31:35.627-08:00Top 5 reasons why understanding your EMR reports are valuable<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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EMR
techniques have totally changed the medical market and the scientific
advantages are unarguable. EMR can generate income and cut expenses. Here is a
list of top 5 reasons why understanding EMR reports are valuable:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Digital lab interfaces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Patient Portal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Storage space and safety</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Electronic Prescribing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Save Time</span></li>
</ul>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Digital Lab Interfaces</b>- Lab connections
remove guide procedures and allow lab outcomes to be sent electronically-
straight into the EMR. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Patient Portal</b>- Patient Portal allows
patients to recover medical care details from their company at any point of
time. In addition patients also have the ability to pay expenses, make
sessions, modify census, set pointers, etc. Features like this are the purpose
why EMR techniques are in the long run of medical care. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b>Storage and Safety</b> of this program are
completely web-based. That means the protection of patient details has never
been, well, more protected. Patients and suppliers have protected access to
their details which outcomes in better interaction, in-turn decreasing
mistakes. The other significant advantages with web-based EMRs are more
effective for back-up and problems restoration.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Electronic Prescribing</b>- this is an
essential one. This program will aware the doctor for allergies or of medicines
that will communicate adversely with other medicines that the affected person
takes. This will reduce hospitalizations and assist in saving life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Save Time</b>: Doctors can finish the
entire details from a single note and deliver retrievable details immediately
across the details. Now doctors will have a lot of time they need to pay
attention to more significant things, like patient care.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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The
benefits described above are just a few the significant benefits of EMR other
than Significant Use. The opportunities of EMR are just about limitless. One of
the most significant benefits is a finale of everything above: quality of care.
The main point here is that EMR improves the performance of methods and allows
the doctor to pay attention to the most critical facet of his job, looking
after for patients. In addition to the advantage described above, our workplace
can almost completely remove costs from emailing and shifting individual
information such as lab outcomes, medications, consultation pointers, etc.
Also, delivering claims electronically decreases mistakes and gets compensated
quicker. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
These
are just the key ways our exercise can advantage from EMR, but the
opportunities are truly limitless. Using an EMR program should not be a
pressure on physicians; EMRs were designed to help doctors provide better care.
We should not buy an EMR because we are compelled to, but because we think it
can drive efficiency, income, and individual care.<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-83051212072149914452012-12-08T21:29:00.002-08:002012-12-08T21:29:40.990-08:00What is the best priced ISP for my business<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
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ISP
or Internet Service Provider is a firm that offers members with an online
internet connection. This ISP preserves large operates of wiring and preserves
system solutions in order to exchange and provide web content to those paying
the registration fee. Generally, these internet service providers focus on DSL,
Wire computer, WI-fi, and more lately, devoted high-speed interconnects. All in
all, there are many different types of Internet Service Providers, and within
each and every ISP there are often different levels of support, coverage, as
well as personal customer support. An Internet Service Provider is a complete
program of solutions, which should be investigated and considered before an ISP
is chosen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b>How
to choose a better ISP?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
Based
on the size and the prospective development of our company, deciding on the
best ISP can be confusing. There are a number of both small and big ISPs out
there who guarantee the world, but on the other side of the money, many are the
topic of problems about low quality, inadequate rates of rate or good
old-fashioned inadequate service. When looking for a new ISP, the first thing
we should do is an analysis. All ISPs provide information about their programs
with regards to costs, information transfer rate and prospective, but before
selecting the most affordable option, we should take enough chance to work out
exactly what our company needs now and later on. If we opt for an inexpensive
plan but don't study the conditions we could find our self closed into an
agreement that does not take into account our informational specifications
eventually.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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For
any company, the first thing should be to perform a review what the company
needs now and in two years' time. The present company may offer an inexpensive
and pleasant support now, but if development with regards to team or new
workplaces is on the cards, or new solutions are being included, then cheap may
actually confirm more costly down the range. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b>What
to look for in an ISP provider?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
If
we are evaluating on cost, all of the significant gamers offer details on their
sites. We could also use evaluation sites. Some of these sites act as third-party
referrers and only bring details from taking part organizations, so they don't
exactly give us a purpose perspective. For business stage customers, it is best
to strategy each ISP and get a quotation for our actual needs. For little to
medium-sized organizations, we might want to look at some of small sized,
ISP-specific organizations. Selecting an ISP for an organization is based upon
a lot on the needs of that organization, and on what type of applications they
are planning to use the internet for. Most of those demanding an organization
ISP will need limitless details. </div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
This allows for high-speed applications that
usually need faster Forex prices to be able to work efficiently. While most
providers will provide some, or even all of these alternatives, different cost
aspects and other alternatives may be identified aspects as well. In purchase
to choose the best organization ISP, we must first choose what type of needs we
have. Those who need film or conversation over Sites (VOIP) will need to choose
details accordingly. The choice means looking not only at what the current
needs of the organization are, but also considering what the long run may need.
Usually, most organizations will decide on a high-speed organization ISP using
either cable or DSL.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
Before
choosing, one should take a look at all provides the organization provides.
Some organization ISP providers, for example, may not provide as many e-mail
information as we need. Others may not be able to provide support to all of our
locations, if we have departments in other locations. This could mean working
with several organizations for information due, which could be a pressure and
enhance costs in the long run. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Another
area of issue, not only for retail store organizations, but also for commercial
and other clients, is the web host. If we are looking for developing a web page
for our company, we might discover a company ISP that is willing to program
website web host with a Sites program. </div>
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<br /></div>
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This combining of services often comes
with a lower price for the client and allows concreting the connection. Even if
we do not plan on developing or developing a web page instantly, it may be an
essential issue in the long run. Some organizations may even help style our
website.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Another
essential issue is identifying how easy it is to modify programs, and whether
the company ISP provides a free test. Often, we might discover that our needs
modify, or we might discover that our consideration does not provide what we
need after starting it. If we are able to modify, we should make sure in
understanding what expenses or charges, if any, the company will evaluate.<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
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<br />
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The
network connection can be made faster by using web accelerators and is designed
towards Windows and internet explorer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Steps:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->First one should check for faster network
connections in its area. Fibre optic and internet cable connections are
generally faster than DSL and Dial Up connections. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->The next step involves some basic PC
maintenance. <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Defragment-a-Disk-on-a-Windows-Computer" title="Defragment a Disk on a Windows Computer"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Running Disk Defrag</span></a>, a
scan disk, a virus scan, a malware scan, and clearing of recycle bin can help
in cleaning of files. An abnormally slow Internet connection occurrence is
often the only sign that our computer is infected with viruses or other
malware. This should be followed with deleting of old and temporary files. We
should never allow free space on our C: drive to be less than 10% of the total
size or twice the installed RAM). A well managed PC will function much better
than a PC that has never had any servicing. Search engines or regional PC shop
should be able to help us with this if we don't know how or how to use any
excellent program better and PC optimizer device for no cost.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->The nest step involves restarting of our home
network. Sometimes restarting or home network or our router will increase the
speed of our connection. Home network equipment should be checked if we have
multiple computers sharing our connection. We should make sure that all
computers are connected to a router or switch and not just a hub which are low
level equipments. Routers can prioritize and direct traffic effectively and
efficiently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Optimization of cache and temporary files are
important because these files tend to improve our internet connection
performance by not allowing the same files to download. When a web site places
their logo visual on every web page, our PC only downloads only a new one when
it changes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->If using a wireless router, we should always
make sure that it doesn't conflict with a wireless camera or a wireless/cordless
phone. A wireless router comes in varieties. If we are using a 2.4 GHz WI-fi
cordless phone and 2.4GHz WI-fi wireless router then our Online access rate
will slow while using the cordless phone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->We can anytime call our ISP. Sometimes we can
just have bad support. ISP support can usually tell if our relationship is poor
without having a specialist come to our house.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->If your computer is slow, it doesn't matter how
quick your online relationship is, the whole thing will just seem slow. At this
point we can only access the internet as quickly as our PC will allow us to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->We should always update our router/firewall
equipment. We should also always look into any rate requirements. Also, mature
routers may be underpowered, so that even though the theoretical rate is 10
Megabyte per second, the processor on the wireless router is too poor to reach
highest possible rate. Update the wireless router firmware. We should also
examine the company's web site for firmware downloading for our wireless
router. Up gradation should be done after comparing with our version. Most
routers have web connections for handling this, and we should check out any
brands on our wireless router specifying the standard address, details.</div>
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9. We should substitute our old wire computer. Any solid-state
gadgets will lower eventually due to gathered warm harm. Our high speed
internet computer will have a more complicated time concentrating on keeping a
good relationship as it gets mature. An after-market wire computer in contrast
to a cable-company computer will regularly provide a better relationship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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10. Examine to see if somebody else is using the
World Wide Web on the home system. If somebody is installing a lot of downloads
from the World Wide Web, such as viewing movie or installing large information,
the variety computer is using a lot of information and the other computer
systems are using the staying information.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some more tips:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->We should download those programs which makes
browsing faster.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Google web accelerator is meant to speed up
internet connections. We should try enabling it and disabling it and see when our
Internet connection runs faster.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Google accessible will bring up pages that are
quick to read and load.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Upgrade RAM for faster memory.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Have an up to date malware protection program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-29585700535975750362012-10-08T08:43:00.000-07:002012-10-08T08:43:00.590-07:00Does the MU incentive out-way the cost of an EMR?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Because
of MU or meaningful use incentives, many companies are quickly setting up
digital health information without handling the individuals and procedure modification
that will make sure long-term success. To post-pone workflow changes and
procedure upgrades can cause re-work that costs far more than meaningful use of
motivation expenses. Despite the current difficulties, there are many effective
companies that are doing well and are quite innovative in their use of digital
wellness information or EMR’s. They are now able to innovate and make
aggressive advantage. Below are some factors that can exceed MU incentives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Focusing
on technological innovations<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The
stress to live quickly is essential and we certainly want to restore some of our
investment dollars through meaningful use rewards. But appropriate style does
not have to be delayed. It is a matter of having the know-how and concentration
to decrease danger and improve benefits in our venture plan. We should make sure to avoid these stumbling
blocks that can wipe-out our MU payments. Focus only on technological innovation
compared to workflow style. Instead, we should know what to get out of our EMR
and then style for it. We should develop our electronic wellness information to
improve individual proper care results, fulfill and stand above change. Too
many companies today are building their EMR’s with a team who do not have full
knowledge of the medical proper care company. While these technologists are
vital to achieve, they must associate with the company and scientific
management of the company. Workflow
style has to be done by the individuals who perform on a regular basis as they
know the details better and will be attributed for modification and program
usage. But if the workflow is not developed properly, our meaningful use
objectives are at risk. The proper workflow needs a doctor and health
professional involvement at every step of the way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Workflow
Style <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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Workflow
style is not basically moving from one process to another. Workflows include
business specifications, individual proper care results, company rules and
traditions, decision-making and interaction methods. Our achievements are relying
on appropriate style by the appropriate individuals. Technology investment
strategies alone will not generate EMR profits but our individuals will. These individuals’ investments go beyond
basically teaching our team to learn the setting up applications; it requires knowledge
on company specifications, authority development and modifies management best
methods. Such investment strategies are only but not also requiring investment
strategies of time, energy and authority involvement. Develop a control
lifestyle that involves workers and places a high concern on their growth. The
wall between the medical proper care company and medical proper care IT is
coming down so abilities on both factors need to advance to remain aggressive in
this modifying fast market. Our existing professional group and our EMR group
need information about what is technologically possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Live
versus Adoption<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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Transformation
happens when the company details the individual issues. This requires strategy
and interaction around the changes that will happen because of incorporation. The
projects, individuals, and functions are all suffering from the EMR. An effective adopting program guarantees the
software is used in the way the execution is designed and is also on the
direction to the company's perspective and objectives. Change control is the
biggest insurance to make sure the company defines guarantees advantages as
incorporation, care provider cooperation, enhanced individual proper care,
performance upgrades, MU conformity, ACO etc. To be effective, technological
innovation modify must be equalled up with program adopting and requisite
end-user actions modify. Due to the
routine of go live, this is often put on automated but it actually requires continuous
perform and dedication to develop new routines. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com1Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-51267165025186139542012-10-08T08:34:00.000-07:002012-10-08T08:34:41.159-07:00How to make the right choices when selecting a LAB company<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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While
many labs can offer ad hoc solutions, the best agreement for many Hospitals,
Pharmacy and medical device companies is to associate with a clinical LAB to
offer balance examining solutions on a continuous basis. Over time, our
employees become acquainted with their team, products and techniques and can
offer a smooth and cost-effective source. When choosing a LAB for testing, look
for an associate with significant experience assessing content types for our
method, with a complete range of examining surroundings and clinical
qualifications, and the most innovative systematic equipment. A LAB should have
all the basic elements of balance examining as they connect with the overall
medication development process and offer suggestions to achieve a best practice
balance program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Often
times, the sectors will choose LAB associates that<span lang="EN-US"> fulfill</span> both, Strategic and scientific needs associated with full professional development of
product/services. On the whole, these options of LAB design sound right. In order
to create the very best use solutions available in the market, there must be an
excellent, clear knowing of the business's needs and of the abilities of the LAB
organizations. Once such working designs are constituted, further programs can
be designed consequently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While
discovering for a systematic analysis lab, there are many aspects that must be
regarded to discover the right choice from many associates. To create a choice
that is right for our organization needs, the following concerns work well with
our objectives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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What
to look for in a lab?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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For
all intents and requirements, these are the techniques that are followed in
almost every clinical LAB in the country. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Scientists<o:p></o:p></div>
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Look
for a clinical LAB that has staffs with a higher percentage of master’s and
doctorate levels in areas specifically related to testing and research. Search
for researchers and specialists qualified and experienced in the specific
techniques required for examining methods.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Certified
compliance<o:p></o:p></div>
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A
clinical LAB must be qualified with the FDA.
Confirm other qualifications by other regulating system/bodies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Cutting-edge
technology<o:p></o:p></div>
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Look
for a LAB that keeps technology and devices up to date.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Secure
and controlled storage<o:p></o:p></div>
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For
longer-term studies, the LAB will need protected storage space features that
can maintain ecological conditions without disruption over the course of
several years, such as fridge and varying temperature and moisture balance
compartments. These systems should be supervised consistently with backup
contingencies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Exceptional
communications<o:p></o:p></div>
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For
the best connection, search for a LAB that performs exceptionally well at
interaction and customer support and definitely motivates a connected
connection. Look for an environment that motivates companies and clinical
groups.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some
questions we should ask our Laboratory / out sourcing Partners are:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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1. Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP)'s<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. How
certified are you to deal with my particular analysis demands?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
3. Do they have an officially recorded Quality
Guarantee Program?<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.
Is your LAB authorized by the FDA or any other regulatory organization?<o:p></o:p></div>
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5.
How available and certified are the methods when responding to specialized
questions?<o:p></o:p></div>
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6.
What is laboratory's Turnaround Time?<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. Do
they allow on-site audits?<o:p></o:p></div>
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8. Does your LAB execute process/method approval
and device qualification?<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. Any
qualifications accreditation such as ISO/CAP/CFR?<o:p></o:p></div>
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10. Adherence
to USP guidelines?<o:p></o:p></div>
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11. Devoted
client support team available to respond to questions?<o:p></o:p></div>
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12.
Any references?<o:p></o:p></div>
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By
following few factors as specified above, we can definitely get the right
choices in selecting a LAB company. In these days there are many LAB’s that are doing incredibly well and are reputable but it’s up to us to discover the best
of the best that suits our specifications.</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-58778225265834878782012-10-08T08:27:00.002-07:002012-10-08T08:27:46.566-07:00Is your Medical Biller knowledgeable?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These
days most healthcare professionals prefer cost-effective medical care payments
solutions as opposed to maintaining in-house payments staff to obtain highest
possible earnings. Outsourcing their payments to reputable and experienced
payments assistance allows them to improve their income without spending their
time gathering insurance coverage and individual balances. An organization
should consider several items that will help them evaluate the agreement
between them and the medical care payments organization.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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A
few advantages of out-sourced medical care biller solutions are as follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->An organization can utilize payments solutions
on a percent of the selections which indicates that the payments organization
is motivated to collections as it will improve their income. It also indicates that the money we out
monthly is solely dependent on the income generated, keeping payments fees in
direct alignment with selections received.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->In-house payment costs are hard costs as they
are the same each month regardless of how well the selections are. Freelancing
also allows us to focus on our medical<span lang="ES-US"> center</span> and our patients’ care. Having a medical care payments
organization which uses a team of experienced people to complete our payment
guarantees precise medical care payments solutions that fit within our budget.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Utilizing a medical care payments organization
can lead to higher earnings as such companies are experienced in examining
payments for correct programming and compensation rates and can be aggressive
in gathering payments owed to the physician.
Having more than one pair of eyes looking at our payments is essential
in having a check and balance system for our payments. A good medical care payments organization
indicates many billers on the back end to control our payments
efficiently. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiring medical care payments solutions allows a
medical <span lang="ES-US">center</span>
to focus on its company. When the worry
of how the money is coming in to run the exercise is eliminated, the doctor’s
energy can be directed at individual care.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Some payment solutions also offer consulting to
help practice in payments procedures and changes in programming and
payments. Such knowledge may help us to
improve exercise efficiency and project a positive image to patients thus
encouraging an increased number of patients to visit our medical <span lang="ES-US">center</span>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Services
we can request from outsourced biller can include individual registration,
insurance coverage registration, insurance coverage eligibility verification, a
/ r follow-up, charge access, payment, refusal analysis, organizing and
closing, a / r control and report maintenance. Apart from urgent physician payment
solutions, medical care payments are available in almost all specialties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Benefits
we can expect from medical billing services <o:p></o:p></div>
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A
medical care payments organization can make our exercise more profitable. This
is why the majority of the doctors approach dependable medical care payments
experts to avail of value-added medical care payments solutions. If we want to
gain the most from physician payments solutions, then it is essential to choose
the right medical care payments organization. With so many companies in the
industry, it is quite challenging for us to find the one that best suits our
need. We have to carry out a comprehensive search and assessment to find a
dedicated company of urgent physician payments and other specialty payments
solutions. Physician payment solutions play a significant role when it comes to
improving income and helping the way methods functions. Medical biller
solutions cover statements distribution, charge access, refusal control,
payment publishing, tracking of records, appointment organizing and closing,
payments and reconciling of records, individual registration, individual
organizing and reminders, financial control reporting, AR control (insurance
and patient), medical care programming
audits, insurance coverage verifications; insurance coverage authorizations and
adherence to reject statements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How to
find whether our medical biller is knowledgeable?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Only
a professional and experienced payments service provider can help streamline our
income pattern. </div>
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Following are some key factors which are to be kept in mind
before hiring one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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•The
biller should effectively streamline the company process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• They
should allow us to pay attention to our primary company of providing excellent
medical care, which in turn, guarantees better individual satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• They
should help us in saving time and energy and help us in increasing our
productivity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Reducing
functional costs and mistakes usually associated with in-house medical care
payments.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Benefiting
from the technology. Medical payment solutions for doctors are performed using
the latest payment software.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Saving
cost of employee benefits, such as pay check taxes, medical care work place,
wellness insurance coverage, paid vacation etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Providing
highest possible compensation of our statements with fast turnaround.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Avoiding
costly payment errors<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Accelerating
cash flow<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Reducing
records receivable<o:p></o:p></div>
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• Providing
regular follow-up for all our claims<o:p></o:p></div>
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HIPAA
compliance is important!<o:p></o:p></div>
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When
signing up for physician payment solutions, we should always have an agreement
with a HIPAA-compliant outsourcing organization. This would assure
confidentiality of individual and exercise information in accordance with the
norms laid down by HIPAA.<o:p></o:p></div>
</div>
Adityahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829035337524031750noreply@blogger.com0Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798241.6889521 -87.94565519999999 42.067275099999996 -87.3139412tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-88243993218362179352012-09-05T04:40:00.000-07:002012-09-05T04:40:24.896-07:00What should you ask your website hosting provider?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To put a web site online, one must go through a web coordinator or a web hosting provider. The web site designer/developer will publish his or her design to a web hosting solution according to a set of recommendations and guidelines(typically provided by the practice), and also based on the type of development language the website developer has used. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Many website hosting providers provide resources to help their customers not only simplify the process of posting information to a web site, but even provide applications to help develop websites easily.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Almost anyone can develop and publish a website today, but not everyone can setup a professional, feature rich website and then publish it securely such that its protected against various online attacks. Some understanding is thus essential before hiring a web hosting provider. When picking a web hosting provider, it is essential to keep your individual or business objectives in thoughts. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">If it's your own personal website, you might not mind it if the web hosting provider places a banner with a 3rd party promotion on it. However, if it's an organization site you're planning; you may not want your web hosting provider to promote other organizations on your site. Many web hosting services provide free web servers if the site owners permit to place promotions on it or they charge a small fee to keep it clear of such advertisements. If you are looking to hire a web host kept the following points in mind:</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Find out whether the provider is providing end-to- end Managed Solutions. Most webhost alternatives provides little or no support, and simply expect you to already have someone on them to deal with your specialized needs. A managed web hosting provider should handle support for everything which range from getting a CGI script set up, to security protection of your e-commerce site. It is worthwhile paying the extra dollars for managed hosting.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Find out whether the website hoster provides you with the newest protected application or simply installs the standard base applications from an old CD. The provider must provide you with the latest , most secure and up-to-date web host server applications. Google, Yahoo, MSN and other search sites actually rate your site based on the application versions you use, and can considerably reduce your page rank score if you are using older and less protected application commonly provided by some website hosts.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. A good website hosting firm should provide professional support 24 hours a day. There is nothing more painful than having to pay for support; even more than what you have to pay for the solution. And worse if you realize that you are having a conversation with someone located at a distance who scarcely speaks your language. Most webhost alternatives are busy outsourcing their support offshore. Ideally, a fast and friendly regional professional support should be available 24 hours-a-day, 7-days a week with provision for toll-free phone support as well as online live help chat sessions.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. A webhost organization should reveal to a client their network features and capacity. Many web coordinators are simply resellers of another organization, so when you ask them to reveal their features, you can quickly figure out if you are interacting with a middleman or an efficient organization with their own features.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. A webhost organization should have internet demonstrations and certification of what they offer. You MUST take demonstration tours of the website host's server user interface prior to purchase.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Website hosting organizations should have experienced in- house staff. There is no substitution for an excellent professional team when interacting in a technically-oriented organization place and the availability of an in-house market veteran team to deal with all your needs.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. Look for a provider with realistic prices. Often, the most improbable costs come from the smallest of alternatives managing out of a single location. In reality, using a substandard website host will not conserve your funds at all. You will end up paying a lot more due to down times, back and forth discussions and unhappy visitors.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div></div>Nrip Nihalanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405202533324418979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-3276080568832996522012-07-04T14:14:00.003-07:002012-07-04T14:19:13.802-07:00Data Security and Backup Solutions in Health Care<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Data security is like exercise: Everyone knows it's good. Few people care enough to do it…</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Which is why it is important, to have the right strategy, and the right tools. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Computers, Keyboards, Mice and Even Hard drives fail. It's a fact of computing life. It's not a question of whether your computer will stop working or even a matter of when. The question is how much it will disrupt your life, your processes, your practice and your patients - and it won't, if you have a backup copy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Backing up your data is most indispensable thing you do on your computer.
The 2 important considerations one must have when deciding a backup strategy are <i>the backup media and the backup tools</i>.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Local Backup Media:</b> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Using CD/DVD’s to store data backups</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Using CD/DVD’s to store data backups is popular. Blank CD/DVD’s are inexpensive, and copying data onto CD/DVD’s is easy. Unfortunately CD/DVD’s, like the floppy disks they've replaced, have a limited shelf life. We don’t recommend this method of data backup for any practice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Using tapes to store data backups</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Tape backups are a many times more reliable than DVDss, but tape drives and their associated media are many times more expensive than DVD writers and CD/DVDs. A good tape drive can cost over $1000, and individual tapes for the drive can cost up to $40 each. If one can afford the equipment, however, tape backup is far more reliable and recommended backup method. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Using external hard drives to store data backups</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">External hard disks are cheap compared to tape drive systems. They’re also easy to use as most of them support plug and play use with the computers USB port. And while hard drives do fail, their failure rate is much lower than that of other backup media such as DVD’s. A big factor to why we recommend External Hard Disks as the best Local backup medium is that a single hard disk drive or a maximum of 2 used for backups may well be enough to store your practice data. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Online Backup in the Cloud:</b> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">An online backup service offers the advantage of securely store your files at off-site server locations, so that your data stays intact and available even if your local disks, CD/DVD’s are corrupted or in a severe case stolen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">With more and more emphasis on "<i>cloud computing</i>", it only makes sense that one should take advantage of this hot trend in technology for backups.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Factors to consider when choosing an online backup service: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Does it upload new and changed files immediately? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Does it allow syncing or sharing of data? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Can it back up files while you have them open? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is there a Web client for restoring? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is there a mobile client? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Does it offer a remote control feature via my mobile phone? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Can I view my backed up files on an iPad? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">How much will it cost? </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Is it HIPAA Compliant? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Limitations:</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The advantages of Online Backup solutions can be limited due to bandwidth problems. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Secondly, the method is only as reliable as the company offering the online backup service. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thirdly, one should ensure that HIPAA requirements are met by the vendor who is offering the Online Backup Service </span><br />
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</div>Nrip Nihalanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405202533324418979noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-17371330782993273432012-04-04T23:41:00.002-07:002012-04-04T23:41:00.490-07:00Physicians and Blogging - II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a follow up post to "<a href="http://emrmeaningfuluse.blogspot.in/2012/04/physicians-and-blogging.html">Physicians and Blogging"</a>. Here we look at Tips for Physicians to make their Blogging experience more useful, effective and mostly fun.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Clearly identify a theme for your blog.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Blog is like any other project. If you don't have a path you won't know where you end up. Create a central theme for your blog and stick to it. Avoid making multifaceted and complicated blogs</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Use Pictures as much as possible</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A picture speaks a 1000 words. To make your blogging appeal more to your readers, it would be extremely nice if you will put some pictures in it. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">N.B It does not necessarily mean you have to place a picture of yourself.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Make it interactive</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As much as possible and if your capacity will allow it, make your blog interactive. You can do this by placing some video or audio clips in your blog.You can even place an area for comments. In this way, you can get the impressions and/or reactions of other people. Who knows, you might even gain some friends just by making them feel at home in your blog site.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. Choose a good Blogging Engine </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While there are many blogging platforms and applications, there are a few simple ones which are more popular than others. Blogger and Wordpress both offer multiple free and simple to customize themes. They are both easy to use and allow one to post text, images, audio as well as videos.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In future posts we will provide a tutorial to setup a blog using each </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. Network Online</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The more you network online, the more your blog gets visibility. Share your posts on Social networks. Ask other readers to give you suggestions, respond to comments. The success this brings will push you to blog more and will help make your blog even more meaningful.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Feel free to post your suggestions as well as links to your blogs in the comments sections below.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you'd need any help setting up blogs for yourself, please let us know. We'll be Happy to Help</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Happy #hcsm via @TechnicalDr and @nrip</span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div></div>Nrip Nihalanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405202533324418979noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-57539930934214394432012-04-04T10:36:00.000-07:002012-04-04T10:36:31.218-07:00What is ePrescribing?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">ePrescribing(Electronic prescribing ) is the computer-based electronic generation, transmission and filling of a medical prescription,in effect automating the prescribing processes. E-prescribing allows a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to electronically transmit a new prescription or renewal authorization to a community or mail-order pharmacy.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Along the way, the system offers instant access to patient medication history, formulary coverage and decision support, helping you make the best possible medication choice for patients.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">ePrescribing is a viable solution to counter shortcomings of the current paper-based prescribing processes that are in large part responsible for these errors</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b><span style="font-size: small;">Benefits of ePrescribing:</span></b></u></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ol style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Improved patient safety and overall quality of care </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Reduces phone calls and call-backs to pharmacies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Eliminates faxes to pharmacies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Streamlines the refill's requests and authorization processes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Offers true Provider Mobility</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Improves reporting ability </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Increases patient compliance. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">By checking with healthcare formularies at point-of-care, generic substitutions and generic first-line therapy choices are encouraged thus reducing patient costs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Increases patient convenience by reducing patient trips to the pharmacy and reducing wait times.</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Useful Aids:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://eprescribing.ama-assn.org/ePrescribing/sysfinder/step1.do" target="_blank">Find a System and Read Reviews:</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://eprescribing.ama-assn.org/ePrescribing/secure/impact/savingCalcStep1.do" target="_blank">Calculate Time Savings and Medicare Incentives</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/eprescribing/how-should-you-prepare.shtml" target="_blank">Implementing a System</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cms.gov/ERxIncentive/" target="_blank">Click to Learn About the ePrescribing Incentive Program</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div></div>Nrip Nihalanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405202533324418979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204759991179444808.post-9144857763548754002012-04-04T08:01:00.002-07:002012-04-04T08:06:40.831-07:00Physicians and Blogging<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently I came across this simple piece of advice in an infographic on OnStartups </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju1CffYmO8XDrKiTr5OtM5SWVYgQmKs6BKQqjxE7oVKWJP3ok50f30gWn365I6mrRY0_igBherEcyZ_95tFafz1o-IXb5vzhHKEPLwpgjdqmC05kbZuxIDnE3BIa8mXuTsOIvGLyxcN0/s1600/blog-onstartups.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju1CffYmO8XDrKiTr5OtM5SWVYgQmKs6BKQqjxE7oVKWJP3ok50f30gWn365I6mrRY0_igBherEcyZ_95tFafz1o-IXb5vzhHKEPLwpgjdqmC05kbZuxIDnE3BIa8mXuTsOIvGLyxcN0/s320/blog-onstartups.jpg" width="320" /></a> "To be understood write a Blog, to be ignored write a Business Plan". A simple way to explain why blogging is and will be around.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A blog is basically an online journal wherein you can digitally pen down your thoughts, ideas, opinions and practically anything that you want people to read.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Like a journal, one can write their daily adventures, sentiments, and whatever ideas they want to express online.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blogs are not a "one size fit all" concept, its more of a "This is what I feel" concept.. Given that, its no surprise that Blogs come in different types, styles and formats depending on the author/s. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some bloggers write personal stories, some share poems, while some talk about their thoughts and ideas. Some share images, videos and audio, while some are simple text.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Instead of writing texts, some bloggers choose to make their blogs more audio friendly, by publishing their ideas as audio podcasts. This is called audio blogging.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>So why should a Physican blog? What can a Physician Blog about ?</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Physicians as professionals, learn something unique and interesting everyday. They should blog because they have experiences which are fascinating and stories which are unique; that people want to hear. They should blog so that medical students and the younger upcoming physicians learn from their experiences. They should blog because if they don't, they will be wasting an opportunity that is available today to archive the information they possess.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Physician can blog to educate, to share their vision, to market themselves and their practices, or simply show that they have a human side ...</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A Blog can help you build a physicians online presence faster than any other method today. Its the natural extension to a website and due to its sticky nature, helps create an engaging presence </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A Few Popular Blogs by Physicians (Just a few from then ones we read regularly)</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://dinosaurmusings.wordpress.com/">http://dinosaurmusings.wordpress.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://drwes.blogspot.com/">http://drwes.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://cacocog.blogspot.com/">http://cacocog.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://casesblog.blogspot.com/">http://casesblog.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://angrydr.blogspot.com/">http://angrydr.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/">http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://doctordavidsblog.blogspot.com/">http://doctordavidsblog.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.docisinblog.com/">http://www.docisinblog.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://blog.drmalpani.com/">http://blog.drmalpani.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://ohiosurgery.blogspot.com/">http://ohiosurgery.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://33charts.com/">http://33charts.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://uncommonstudentmd.com/">http://uncommonstudentmd.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://gruntdoc.com/">http://gruntdoc.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://drhelen.blogspot.com/">http://drhelen.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feel free to post your blogs in the comments sections below.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd need any help setting up blogs for yourself, please let us know. We'll be Happy to Help</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy #hcsm via @TechnicalDr and @nrip</span><br />
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