Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) offer primary care services to members of the community who meet certain guidelines, including uninsured or underinsured individuals, and those who rely on public health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. FQHCs must provide reports to grant funders on an annual basis, providing care on a sliding fee scale based…
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This year’s Valley of the Sun Podiatry Conference by the Podiatry Institute will take place in Phoenix, AZ. Co-sponsored by the Podiatry Institute and the Arizona Podiatric Medical Association, the conference will be held at the Marriott Phoenix Tempe at the Buttes from April 12 to 15. With a dynamic schedule of lectures, workshops, and…
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The 33rd Annual No-nonsense Seminar is organized by the North Central Academy of Podiatric Medicine (NCAPM), and will be held from March 9-11, at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. The mission of the NCAPM is to enhance professional and educational development of the podiatry profession through educational programs, professional development and scholarships for podiatry…
The 2018 Sleep Medicine Trends conference is organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), and will be held from February 23-25, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. This is the leading industry event for individuals involved in the management of patients with sleep disorders and the business operations of sleep facilities.
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Where some physicians continue to use handwritten paper records and charts, EMR software has helped many physical medicine practices to become more effective, and it has helped to improve the patient experience. Numerous studies such as the Health Affairs article What The Evidence Shows About Patient Activation: Better Health Outcomes And Care Experiences; Fewer Data…
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As more and more clinics choose to open a separate Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), it is important to keep in mind the role of the EHR and the benefits of integrating the two entities. From combined databases, to a more streamlined workflow, a system that integrates the both your Medical Clinic and surgery center EHR’s…
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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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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…
