How to Reduce EMR Liability As the number of electronic medical records increases, so do certain legal risks, medical liability experts say. Here are some common mistakes doctors make with EMRs and how attorneys recommend that physicians reduce their liability risks. March 20, 2012 Physician Resource, Practice Management EHR, EMR, EMR liability 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medicare Announces Another Extension of HIPAA 5010 Enforcement The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced yesterday that they would again extend the enforcement discretionary period, allowing practices an additional 90 days to become fully compliant with the use of HIPAA 5010 transaction standards. March 16, 2012 HIPAA, News, Payment, Physician Resource 5010, 5010 conversion 0 0 Comment Read More »
Assistance with EHR Adoption Are you a primary care provider looking for assistance with Meaningful Use and EHR? SFMS is partnering with Lumetra, a local extension center for San Francisco, to fill available slots for priority primary care providers (PPCPs) to receive subsidized services from CalHIPSO. March 7, 2012 EHR, Physician Resource, Technology CalHIPSO, EHR, Lumetra, meaningful use, PPCP 0 0 Comment Read More »
Disconnect on End-of-Life Health Care; POLST Info A California HealthCare Foundation poll revealed that very few Californians have talked to their doctors about end-of-life health care despite a desire to do so. The survey also found broad public support for reimbursing physicians who take the time to talk to them about their end-of-life options, the very issue that sparked the infamous "death panel" debate in 2009 over President Obama's federal health care legislation. February 14, 2012 News, Physician Resource end-of-life health care, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, POLST 1 1 Comment Read More »
Blue Shield Launched Recontracting Initiative Blue Shield of California is in the process of re-contracting with physicians across the state and San Francisco is affected by this initiative. February 13, 2012 CMA, Physician Resource Blue Shield, physician contract 0 0 Comment Read More »
