OmniMD (Digital Healthcare Innovators)

  Today’s world is undergoing a dynamic shift, faster than ever before. From quick pizza delivery through an app to large organizations scaling 10x remotely, technology has taken the experience and operations to the next level. And the healthcare industry is not much behind. When it comes to using technology for massive advancements in the healthcare space, remote health monitoring is the first service that will elevate the experience and will be used by most healthcare providers.  To give you a survey on adaptation,   according to Insider Intelligence, 70.6 million patients from the USA US, or 26.2% of the population, will use Remote Patient Monitoring tools by 2025.  To share experience and insights,  the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center shared that they were able to reduce hospital readmissions by 76% - and increase patient satisfaction scores by over 90% - all by equipping patients with tablets and RPM equipment. The present and the future indicate th...

  Choosing the right EHR Software can be difficult if you own a small practice. You could be faced with limited resources, staff, and capital. Nevertheless, this could be one of the most important decisions you could make for your practice. Selecting an EHR for a Small Practice is Unique The needs of a small practice are unique and different when selecting software for your EHR needs. Adequate planning and investment of time and effort are required for this purpose. You may want to ensure you get the right software for your budget and needs. If you fail to plan adequately, you may risk paying too much for a bulky EHR, or you may not get the features you wanted in the first place, which might hinder the growth of your practice. Therefore, investing in a suitable EHR for your small practice ensures you get the highest ROI. Contrarily, a wrong or inappropriate decision may mean frustration and a lot of wasted money. Focusing on your pain points and other areas of concern will ...

  The Healthcare Apps industry has revolutionized how people keep a check on their health, connect with their doctors, and how healthcare providers manage, diagnose, and treat their patients. According to the IQVIA report, the digital health app market is growing rapidly, with more than 350,000 platforms now available. ( Source ) And as per Statista, 54,546 medical and healthcare apps are available on the Google Play Store, and 41,517 healthcare and medical apps on the Apple App Store. ( source ) In today’s digital age, there is an app for everything, as they say. So, it is not surprising to see the overwhelming number of healthcare apps on the platforms. In this blog, I will list how apps change monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment for patients and healthcare providers. Apps for Health Monitoring Healthcare Apps for People Healthcare apps can help people monitor their health and adapt to a healthier lifestyle. Here are some popular types of apps that have demonstrated promi...

Claim handling and efficient medical billing are fundamental to profitable healthcare practice. As you may be aware, it is not practical to sift through piles of paperwork while searching through physical files for information to process information for medical billing. These procedures are highly time-consuming and prone to errors. So, medical practices cannot attain the efficiency they desire. Nevertheless, medical billing software is transforming how medical practices process and track claims. The right software also provides powerful tools to make billing smoother and more streamlined. It helps your practice run efficiently, see more patients, and generate revenue faster. Such software offers a plethora of benefits for all types of practices. Let us study some of these benefits here: 1. Minimizes Paperwork and Errors Billing software is becoming increasingly popular in the medical field as it is replacing paperwork in a big way. Even smaller practices opt for a better way of handl...

  Remote Patient Monitoring ( RPM ) is not new. It was in vogue even before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in the post-pandemic scenario, it is gaining much popularity because of its ability to help patients with critical illnesses in the best possible manner. Today, Remote Patient Monitoring Services are the first choice for many patients and health practitioners. These services are being rapidly embraced by hospitals worldwide. As the name suggests, RPM is used to monitor patients remotely with the help of digital technology. It has been found particularly useful in the case of patients with critical illnesses and situations that require post-acute care at home. Due to their illness, these patients require superior medical attention than other patients.   RPM and Chronic Conditions Practitioners and patients can leverage Remote Patient Monitoring to effectively manage common chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and COPD. In the USA alone, nearly one-third...

If you are looking for medical billing software , then there are several options available for you. But first, let us discuss an important classification. The on-premises option is installed and runs on servers within the healthcare practice. On the contrary, the cloud-based option is hosted on the vendor’s servers and is accessed through the Internet. What should an ideal solution include? With this knowledge, let us learn more about the most appropriate billing solutions for your healthcare facility. Ideally, a billing solution should offer physicians a complete suite of billing and practice management tools so that healthcare providers can effectively manage their revenue cycle. They should also include reliable customer support, user-friendly features, and competitive pricing.  Let’s go through the list here: 1.Kareo:  Kareo is a web-based medical billing and practice management solution. Suitable for small practices or solo practitioners, it helps manage all insurance bil...

  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...