OmniMD (Digital Healthcare Innovators)

  Recently, a new standard for healthcare information called FHIR has been introduced. FHIR stands for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources and can change how patient data is shared while reducing costs. This makes patients more involved in their care while improving the quality of care too. This blog explores what FHIR is and why it is vital for healthcare practices. Let us look at how FHIR and FHIR interoperability works and how unleashing it in healthcare benefits the industry immensely. What is FHIR? FHIR is a new healthcare information standard that is based on XML. This means that different types of healthcare software can use it to communicate with each other. It was created by a non-profit venture called Health Level Seven International (HL7). The goal of HL7 is to make electronic health records (EHRs) communicate with one another. This is to make them work together seamlessly regardless of where they are located worldwide. What are the benefits? Currently, the stand...

Every second, an exponential amount of healthcare data is generated and mined for valuable insights. Healthcare providers want to make the best of it, take their care delivery to the next level, and improve their bottom line. However, when the EHR data is spread across multiple organizations in different formats, it can be challenging to mine, analyze and turn it into valuable insights. That’s where HL7 Interfaces Solution comes in. HL7 (Health Level), a collection of formatting standards, provides you with a structured approach to capturing, managing, and sharing data so that you can make the best of it. In this blog, I share two major approaches and how to implement an HL7 interface in your organization. It is notable that research says that communication time can be reduced by 50% when HL7 is implemented correctly. Approach One: Host the HL7 Interface in the Cloud You can use a ready-to-use HL7 interface engine that is hosted in the cloud, which connects with your EHR system. This ...

Undeniably, EHRs are revolutionizing how patient care is delivered and how patient history and clinical data are accessed and read. Although EHR Software has been around for several years, it only became popular after 2009 when the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act ) was passed by Congress.   Although several healthcare providers have adopted EHR system software, there is much talk about the future of EHRs in healthcare. So, what is the future of EHRs, and what are the market trends about this topic? The future of EHR is promising, as identified by the following points:         1.        Lowering Implementation Costs Since EHR software saves time and effort, players in the healthcare space will deploy methodologies that will save money to lower implementation costs. This will further reduce the EHR cycle times to enable continuous delivery of client-essential operations. Fu...

  An Online Health Portal is a secure online website that provides patients with 24/7 access to personal health information. The patient is provided with secure credentials, such as a username and a password, with which they can view their personal health information, such as recent doctor visits, immunizations, medications, lab visits, and discharge summaries. This information can be accessed from anywhere with the help of an Internet connection. Here are some ways portals can improve patient care and play a pivotal role in healthcare. Benefits of Online Health Portals:                  1.        Provide Convenience to Patients Online portals provide immense convenience to patients by improving communication with their doctors and making the process more manageable. These systems help save time when they sign up as they don't have to fill out personal information repeatedly. This also results i...

Introduction Remote patient monitoring services (RPM) have seen significant growth recently. These services have been positively impacted by technological advancements that can make them more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective.  Remote patient monitoring uses appropriate technology to collect and analyze patient data through digital services. This helps patients avail themselves of healthcare services without remaining present at a healthcare facility. Remote patient monitoring services are just one of how patient healthcare needs can be met. Let us look at some of the statistics involving the use of RPM. The Benefits of RPM – a Few Statistics Look at a few statistics concerning Remote Patient Monitoring Services in the USA. Research and Markets predict that the Global RPM systems market will be worth over $1.7 billion by 2027. This is nearly 128% up from the opportunity the market currently represents. Further, it can potentially prevent between 460,000 and 627,00...

  It is no secret that the right medical billing deliver clean claims, increase the quality and accuracy of patient information, and ensure timely reimbursement. The best medical billing software can help health care providers and medical billing specialists improve patient experience, prevent mistakes, and facilitate better revenue cycle management. These sophisticated tools should be equipped with functionalities that trigger alerts and flag concerns that require special attention for the highest accuracy. Here are the top reasons to get the right medical billing solution: 1.Increase Accuracy and Data Quality Accurate documentation of patient demographic data is essential to prevent denials and get you paid faster. Manual entry often leaves room for errors. Even the slightest mistake in spelling can increase the chances of inaccurate filing and may lead to denials and audits. By opting for the right billing partner with advanced processes and technology, you can create the highes...

  Denials can be a massive thorn in a practice’s side. Chasing claims and resolving denials can be a huge time suck for your billing staff. Today on the blog, we will share the top 10 most common denials for physician practices. Verifying Eligibility & Benefits: A patient who is either ineligible or has no or expired insurance coverage will result in a denied claim. Missing or Incorrect Information: The most common mistake is missing critical information when the claim is submitted, e.g., missing service code, fields left blank, wrong plan code, etc. Due to sheer negligence, sometimes we make silly mistakes, like the birth year 1957 can be written mistakenly as 1975. Incorrect Patient Demographics: Anything in the basic patient demographics can be wrong, ranging from a patient’s nickname instead of a full name on the file, wrong DOB, and incorrect insurance ID can straightforwardly lead to a denial. Non-covered Services: Often, we fail to check eligibility and do not call payer...