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“EMR” and “EHR” are terms that refer to two separate methods of recording patient data. However, the terms have become widely synonymous, and can cause confusion amongst patients. “EMR” stands for “electronic medical record” and “EHR” stands for “electronic health record”. Upon first glance, it may sound as though the two terms could be used…
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The Academy of Integrative Pain Management 2017 conference in San Diego, CA will take place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront located on the San Diego Bay, adjacent to the Gaslamp Quarter, from October 19th to 22nd. As the only clinical meeting dedicated to integrative pain management, the conference is set to host the largest…
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This year’s American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly will take place in Denver, CO at the Colorado Convention Center on October 12-15. With over 170 companies exhibiting, the AAPM&R annual assembly gathers together the largest group of exhibitors displaying products and services specifically tailored for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians. 1st Providers…
Almost every healthcare practice in the US has an EMR, but are their systems interoperable? As we move into MACRA implementation, the government is pushing for connectivity of healthcare computer systems so that data can be shared within a care community. Due to the recent health information exchange (HIE), which is the mobilization of healthcare…
Patient requirements are continually evolving as patients are beginning to request more control over their care than ever before. Both Medicare reform, and the MACRA reporting procedure, are placing new requirements on practices to deliver patient engagement, pushing practices to prioritize value-based care. There are several digital interactive tools that can help to achieve optimal…
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The California Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (CASA) 2017 Annual Conference in Indian Wells, CA at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, is a crucial fixture on the calendar for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) professionals. With key industry leaders in attendance, the conference’s program contains events in Finance, Human Resources, Clinical and Quality oversight. The…
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The vast majority of doctors in the US have implemented some form of an EHR/EMR – but if you’ve found that the system you have in place doesn’t quite fit your practice, you may be on the lookout for something that works better. An EHR transition requires a dedicated team, as well as lots…
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The APMA 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting (also known as The National) will be held July 27–30 in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Leading podiatry professionals will gather for this four-day educational event, projected to be a success for APMA members and podiatry practice managers. The National is the must-attend meeting…
