Evaluating Total Value when Selecting a Pediatric EHR System for a Small Pediatric Group

The approach for evaluating an EHR for a Pediatric practice can vary depending on a few factors.  For instance, a Pediatric Super group with over 50 Pediatricians will have different on-site resources such as a large IT team, Revenue Cycle Management and Admin team.  This blog article is focused on factors to consider for a…

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21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Information Blocking

On March 9th, 2020, the Health and Human Services (HHS) released a press bulletin related to the 21st Century Cures Act for interoperability between Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems as well as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).   This work by the ONC is a step forward to further enhance patient ability to have their data…

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Some Advantages of Leveraging a Cloud-Based Vs. Server-Based Pediatric E.H.R. for Independent Pediatric Groups

Cyber criminals target small businesses with inadequate or “dated” security.   Most independent Pediatric Practices are small businesses with less than ten Pediatricians plus support staff.  When choosing an E.H.R. for a Pediatric Practice, the leaders/owners should evaluate cloud-based E.H.R.s vs. an E.H.R. on a Server.   This article is to compare the security, management…

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2020 Annual ONC Technology Forum: Interoperability and APIs

The annual Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Technology Forum is a two-day conference that includes participants from academics, IT managers/leaders and team members of Health Systems, payers and E.H.R. Companies like PhysicianXpress, Inc.     Physician Xpres, Inc. participated in the 2020 ONC Technology Forum this year on August 10th – August 11th.  The…

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Update on Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Total Visits to Pediatric Practices

The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impact operations of a pediatric office.  From the business perspective of total visits to the office, the average practice continues to see less well and sick patients when compared to the pre-COVID-19 Pandemic.   While the United States economy moves forward since the original lock-down, the COVID-19 disease has spread…

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