- July 21, 2009
A HITECH Headache
By Traci Miller in Articles onRead moreADVANCE looks at the complex rules governing EHR incentive payments–and the questions still unanswered. By Cheryl McEvoy As early as Oct. 2010, the government will begin distributing stimulus funds to providers for meaningful use of EHRs. But dicing up the $20 billion carrot won’t be as clear cut as it seems. From caseload to specialty to EHR launch date, a…
- July 16, 2009
What Does the HITECH Act Mean to You?
By Traci Miller in Articles onRead moreBy Carolyn Hartley, Healthcare Authority & EHR ConsultantVisit www.hipaa.com Even though the US Senate is likely to pass the stimulus package in the next day or two, the House and Senate still have to come to an agreement on their funding differences. The HITECH Act is still holding its own with some possible additions to the $20 billion agreed upon…
- July 13, 2009
To Scan or Not to Scan
By Traci Miller in Articles onRead moreBy Leslie Medley Advance for Health Information Professionals View the article here. President Obama, like every other president, has signified many changes he would like to see. Whether they are social, political or economic, the changes are always meant to push the American people a little further. We are asked to grab not what is within our grasp, but that…
- June 4, 2009
Internet File Transfer: An Alternative to Secure Email
By Traci Miller in Articles onRead moreIn a world of digital handhelds, transcription software and internet-based outsourcing, independent transcriptionists and medical record directors alike face a challenging task in the routing of digitally dictated files. With so many types of files, methods of transfer, and regulations on patient information, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Many people ask, “What is the best solution to get my…
- May 20, 2009
Video transcription & themes, all part of the new GearPlayer 4
By Traci Miller in Articles onRead moreTranscriptionGear.Com improves GearPlayer with the release of version 4.1. Now transcribing video is as easy as ever. Simply load the job into your worklist just like it was audio and select it. Control the playback of the video with your foot pedal or use the buttons on the GearPlayer screen. A window shows up below the main screen showing you…