OmniMD (Digital Healthcare Innovators)

  Introduction In healthcare, interoperability refers to timely and secure electronic health data access, use, and integration. This is to optimize health outcomes for individuals and populations. Securely accessing and sharing health data has always been a big challenge in healthcare. In this blog, let us study some of the challenges and benefits of interoperability in health care. Why Is Healthcare Interoperability Important? Due to the paradoxical nature of healthcare data, it isn't easy to share. It is susceptible, and at the same time, it requires a high level of privacy and security. Also, it may be difficult to access it when needed, which may cause a significant level of harm. Due to a lack of interoperability, an incomplete understanding of an individual's or a population's health needs may arise. This may result in increased healthcare expenses and inferior outcomes. Healthcare Interoperability Challenges Several experts and leaders think that if different system...

Today, consumers increasingly seek telehealth and virtual care to meet their needs and achieve their preferences for the standard of care they expect. So, in the post-pandemic scenario, telehealth software is here to stay. However, the current market is becoming increasingly crowded. It has become highly essential for healthcare developers to understand the mindsets of their users. This can help them drive their product strategies forward. With such software, patients accessing primary care expect the same personalized experience as they expect with most other services they consume. This means patients are driving a paradigm shift as they are much better-informed customers of healthcare services. They are bringing increasingly higher expectations. These expectations can progressively make or break today's custom telehealth businesses and telemedicine software providers. Here are some essential features of this kind of software for primary care that will fulfill much of the needs ...

Cloud-based EHRs are becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare field. This has raised debate about how this kind of Electronic Health Records Software compares to other EHR solutions. A HIMSS Analytics report suggests that two-thirds of hospital IT leaders currently utilize cloud-based technology. EHRs – Some Trends In 2018, thirty percent of practices that housed more than 11 clinicians were looking to switch their EHR Software by 2021, according to a Black Book report. As such, there are both positive and negative sides to cloud-based and in-house EHRs. Some points that need to be considered while going in for either include cost savings, security considerations, and even data-sharing benefits.  Any large or small medical practice needs to conduct a research exercise to discover the best EHR for their needs. While doing so, they may also realize some discouraging up-front costs are involved with some EHR systems. The scales tilt in favor of cloud-based EHRs in these...

  These are the days of the digital revolution. The healthcare field, too, isn’t insulated from the developments in the digital world. Medical coding and billing were manual tasks only a few years ago, but automation and artificial intelligence have changed this scenario. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and medical billing are making such tasks more manageable. The health industry is changing because of automation, and AI is now a game changer for ensuring that healthcare organizations can get paid on time. Automated medical billing software helps providers reduce the number of unpaid claims and speeds up the billing process. The medical billing process has been rapidly transformed because of automation due to the introduction of AI and ML.  How AI Could Automate Medical Billing Processes Medical billing is a comprehensive part of RCM, and AI is doing its bit to automate the billing function smartly. AI can now find mistakes in submitted claims before processing them so tha...

  Nowadays, it is possible to keep track of your health regularly, as it has become easier with the availability of several high-quality healthcare apps. These apps have several options for diet, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sleep, and others. You, too, can keep track of your health and even simplify your medical journey with the help of one of these apps. So, you need to consider your budget, the type of device or smartphone you plan to use, and the technology the app is built around. This blog will help you choose the best Healthcare App for Patients to reach your wellness goals: Noom:         This app provides a wholly revamped and scientific approach to the traditional weight loss approach by using a psychology-based approach to weight loss. It helps you identify behaviors and triggers that lead to unhealthy eating habits. It also enables you to remember healthier habits that help you support your weight loss and fitness goals.    ...

  Wearable technology is not new. Although it seems it is a product of recent years, it has a rich history that dates to several centuries. Let us briefly understand a bit about wearable devices and how they have been helpful in Remote Patient Monitoring Services in the present times. The Evolution of Wearable Devices It can be safely said that one of the first wearable devices that humankind has known since the 17 th century is the pocket watch. More recently, in 2002, the Bluetooth headset marked the beginning when wearables started becoming more accepted. GoPro revolutionized wearable cameras in 2004, while Fitbit paved the way for wearable technology for health-conscious users. Today, wearable technology ranges from fitness trackers to smartwatches. They monitor aspects such as heart rate and sleep patterns. More advanced wearables include specific ECG monitors that even help track atrial fibrillation. The explosion in wearables, especially in recent times, has become possibl...

  These days, the healthcare landscape is ever-changing. This implies that coders and billers must constantly update their skills so as not to leave any money on the table. When EMR and advanced management software were introduced, the general belief was that the standards of billing and collection would be raised. It was thought that this would result in greater accuracy and timely collections. However, sadly, this has not been the case. Some industry reports mention that independent medical practices are leaving as much as 30% of potential revenue on the table due to inefficient medical billing services and related collection processes.  Unfortunately, the rejection and denial rates are still too high. Almost 50% of the denials never succeed, which results in a 5-7% loss of potential revenue. Too many denials can get your revenue locked in Accounts Receivable. This can seriously affect your cash flow. Therefore, optimizing your medical billing and collection processes is ad...