The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is dedicated to supporting ambulatory surgery facilities in providing high-quality, value-based ambulatory surgical care to all patients served. We at 1st Providers Choice share this mission, and are proud to announce that we will be attending the 2017 Winter ASC Meeting from January 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency in San…
Choosing an EMR system designed for your specialty will save a tremendous amount of clinical documentation time, and allow you to allocate more time providing quality care to your patients. It’s important to select an EMR software that matches your workflow in order to increase the productivity and efficiency of your practice in addition to…
Choosing the right EMR/EHR software is essential in order to protect the quality of care provided to your patients as well as your practice’s revenue. With new reporting guidelines and payment structures being rolled out constantly by CMS, some EMRs are falling behind certification requirements, while others remain ahead of the game. If you’ve been…
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) has replaced the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. As a result, new guidelines for paying providers for care administered to individuals enrolled in Medicare Part B will come into effect for the following calendar year. Providers that participate in MACRA through the Merit Based…
From September 21st through the 25th, the American Academy of Pain Management will be hosting its 27th Annual Clinical Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Over 1,000 people are scheduled to attend, making the meeting the largest organization of multidisciplinary pain professionals in the US. The meeting hosts anyone involved in any aspect of pain management.
While the electronic health record (EHR) was originally perceived as a provider-side innovation — a means for healthcare teams to better coordinate and manage patient care — it has become an indispensable tool for driving patient engagement. No longer just a data tracking solution, the EHR is a key launching point for improving patient-provider interaction…
Estimates suggest that practices lose up to 14% of their annual income due to missed appointments, or “patient no-shows,” every year. Patients who fail to arrive at their scheduled appointment reduce practice revenues and place an unneeded burden on admin staff. A patient appointment reminder system can improve no-show rates and increase a practice’s overall…
1st Providers Choice is excited to announce that we will be attending the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s (AAPM) 32nd Annual Meeting. We look forward to joining over 1,000 pain medicine professionals this year in the beautiful Palm Springs, California. This year, pain medicine professionals will hear from renowned speakers and have the opportunity to…
