Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are digital versions of patients' healthcare charts, designed to securely store health information in a centralized and easily accessible format. These systems provide ready access to a cohesive record of patient information...
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Value-Based Care Vs. Fee-For-Service: What Is The Difference?
Jul 12, 2024 | Articles, Healthcare Consulting
TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Value-Based Care? Types of Value-Based Care What is the Fee-For-Service Care Model? The Tug of War Between Value-Based Care vs Fee-For-Service Value-Based Care vs. Fee-For-Service: 5 Key Differences and Benefits Why Should Your Practice...
Value-Based Contracts: What You Need to Know
Jul 12, 2024 | Value-Based Care
Value-based contracts are payment models in healthcare that tie compensation to quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness. These contracts aim to control healthcare expenditures through key improvements in patient care, shifting the focus from the volume of services...
Understanding Healthcare Risk Models: Upside vs Downside, and More
Jul 12, 2024 | Value-Based Care
Providers aiming to succeed in the new value-based care (VBC) landscape find themselves navigating the complexities of risk contracting, which aligns incentives with health outcomes rather than service volume, facilitating more sustainable practices. While risk-based...
Understanding EHR vs EMR and their Key Differences
Jul 1, 2024 | Articles, EHR (Electronic Health Records)
The healthcare industry is known for its many acronyms, and two of the most common on the technology side are EHR (electronic health records) and EMR (electronic medical records). These terms are often used interchangeably, but despite the similarities, they have key...
Understanding EHR Systems in Healthcare
Jun 20, 2024 | EHR (Electronic Health Records)
As healthcare technology is constantly evolving, understanding the role of electronic health records (EHRs) is important for both providers and patients. EHR systems are digital versions of a patient's medical chart, offering a comprehensive, real-time view of their...
Understanding Value-Based Care: Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery
Jun 14, 2024 | Value-Based Care
After many years of maintaining the status quo, healthcare leaders realized the frequency of patient-provider encounters did not ensure the success of preventative care. Enter value-based care (VBC) — a global initiative to move away from the fee-for-service model...
3 Fundamental Healthcare Data Management Strategies
Apr 10, 2024 | Operations
Effective data management in healthcare is critical to driving growth, improving patient care, and achieving strategic goals. It involves the collection, storage, and analysis of information to provide actionable insights for decision-making processes. The article...
athenaTelehealth Benefits and Features: Considerations for Your Practice
Apr 4, 2024 | EHR (Electronic Health Records)
In recent years, virtual care has been gaining popularity among both patients and providers, and for good reasons. This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital...
The 11 Best Patient Engagement Tools to Improve Your Practice
Mar 28, 2024 | Operations
We live in an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, including our healthcare experiences. Today's patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to...
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