The stability of rural clinics and hospitals has worsened in all states. COVID-19 has had lasting effects on their ability to retain patients, revenue, and staff (and for many COVID-19 is ongoing). Unfortunately, many of these hospitals are now likely to close. But what then will come of the community? Of its patients and doctors? […]
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ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Azalea Health, a leading provider of fully-integrated cloud-based healthcare IT solutions and services, announced that its Chart-Access (hospital), and ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) solutions are now 2015 Edition Cures Update Certified by the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology (ONC-HIT). “This certification advances Azalea’s mission to use technology to
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The 21st Century CURES Act: What is it and how it affects you and your patients What is CURES? The 21st Century Cures Act was the last bill signed into law by President Obama. Signed on December 13, 2016, the nearly 1,000 page document passed Congress easily and is considered one of the most significant
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We’re faced with unprecedented headwinds. Many rural and community practices and hospitals have scaled back their services to maintain some level of operations. Technology can help organizations navigate these headwinds and position themselves for future success. Increasingly, rural hospitals are closing their doors, and rural medical centers are having trouble attracting the talent they need
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The stability of rural clinics and hospitals has worsened in all states. COVID-19 has had lasting effects on their ability to retain patients, revenue, and staff (and for many COVID-19 is ongoing). Unfortunately, many of these hospitals are now likely to close. But what then will come of the community? Of its patients and doctors?
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These days the medical industry has been booming and so is the need for long-term hospital security and stability. With upcoming regulations in regards to COVID-19, here are some tips to ensure your critical access hospital or facility can stay safe, secure, and thrive. What the Vaccine Mandate Covers The newest COVID-19 vaccine mandate will
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This blog features a full breakdown of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit. Understand the AWV’s importance, get the necessary billing codes, and walk through the visit itself, step by step. Annual Wellness Visit Table of Contents Quick What is the AWV? Why the Annual Wellness Visit Matters Breaking down the AWV The AWV and the HRA
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HHS proposed sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. These suggested modifications are not yet published, but what could these mean for your facility and patients? We break it down for you here. Individual Right of Access What’s the Purpose? To reduce an individual’s barriers to accessing their own Protective Health Information (PHI), as well
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Preparing For EPCS & PDMP Mandates The next wave of EPCS mandates are near. Twelve States have EPCS Regulatory Mandate Deadlines on January 1, 2021. Additionally, the Federal Support for Patients and Communities Act (H.R.6) mandating EPCS for Medicare beneficiaries is currently scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021. Join us to hear
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