To learn more about our document scanning services, feel free to contact us at 615-425-2719.
Have you ever considered how much your file room is costing you? If you could make the paper charts disappear and convert that space to patient visitation rooms, how much additional revenue would your practice see in a week?
Practices often avoid scanning charts because of the time and headache required to do it in-house and the assumption that outsourcing is “too expensive.”
But practice managers that factor in the additional revenue that can be gained from the quick removal of patient charts realize that partnering with a qualified outsource scanning service can actually be a money maker.
Pulse Practice Solutions is the company to partner with! We provide patient chart conversion services for Healthcare organizations that have and/or
are planning to implement EMR solutions.
We convert paper charts to indexed images, named PDF files, or any other digital format needed for import into new or existing EMR or Practice
Management Systems.
We are a full service organization dedicated to helping Healthcare organizations such as yours and offer professional file preparation, scanning and indexing services.
If you simply wish to archive inactive charts rather than integrate them with an EMR, we can convert them to indexed digital images for easy retrieval and minimal cost.
Most importantly, we can do it faster and more efficiently than if your staff takes on the task. And once we’ve cleared your paper charts out of the office you’ll have additional space in which to see patients.
EMR… Bandwidth and Redundancy is Needed!
Often in EMR/PM discussions, internet speed is usually overlooked and not addressed until after the fact. Going electronic will always increase the need for internet bandwidth.
Not only is speed critical, redundancy is also important for EMR/PM users. Having a redundant internet connection guarantees maximum up time and allows your staff to have access to all patient information at any given time. NO DOWNTIME FOR YOUR PRACTICE!
Do the below questions sound familiar?
With the proper bandwidth and redundancy solution in place, none of the above questions come into play! What would that mean for your practice? More profit… Increased patient through rate… You can see the benefits!
Pulse has aligned and partnered with the leading telecommunication providers to provide the best and most cost-effective solutions for our customers. No matter your needs or budget… we have a solution for you!
Learn how Pulse can improve your bandwidth/redundancy… Feel free contact us at 615.425.2719.
Questions or want to learn more about social media? Contact us at 615-425-2719 so we can help take your practice social!
On Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has established Facebook pages for all of its 152 medical centers, Healthcare IT News reports.
VA first started using the social networking site when it established a single Facebook page for the Veterans Health Administration in 2008. The department now has:
Although VA health care providers cannot discuss an individual’s specific health concerns on Facebook, VA employees still can use the social networking site to provide helpful information to veterans (VA release, 12/21).
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said, “By leveraging Facebook, the department continues to expand access to VA, and embrace transparency and two-way conversation.”
VA officials said they plan to continue expanding the agency’s Facebook presence and focus on setting up a Twitter feed for every VA medical center (Healthcare IT News, 12/22).
Source: iHealthBeat
Questions or interested in social media? Give us a call at 615-425-2719 so we can discuss how we are assisting Healthcare practices in this area.
Last week, the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems teamed up with the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation, the Optum Institute for Sustainable Health and Siemens Healthcare to launch a social media initiative aimed at helping physicians share information about health IT, Modern Healthcare reports (Conn, Modern Healthcare, 12/2).
The project — called, “Doctors Helping Doctors Transform Health Care” — provides a social platform for physicians to share their health IT experiences and learn from their peers (Gale, CMIO, 12/5).
Peter Basch, AMDIS member and board chair of the new initiative, said, “Our goal is to help other doctors navigate how to use health IT to make care better, safer and more effective.” He added, “With meaningful use incentives now being offered by federal and state programs to support the use of health IT, we have the opportunity to leverage this significant investment to transform health care” (Modern Healthcare, 12/2).
Under the 2009 federal economic stimulus package, health care providers who demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record systems can qualify for Medicaid and Medicare incentive payments.
Additional organizations collaborating with AMDIS on the social media project include the:
Source: iHealthBeat
Pulse Practice Solutions specializes in Practice Marketing Solutions for Medical Practices. A valuable resource for medical practices – give us a call at 615-425-2719 for a cost-free evaluation of how we can make your practice more efficient!
As more consumers turn to the Internet for health information, physicians increasingly are using social media platforms to connect with patients, U.S. News & World Report reports.
According to a National Research Corporation survey conducted earlier this year, about 20% of U.S. consumers use social media websites to obtain health information. The survey found that Facebook is the most popular social media site for looking up health data, followed by YouTube, Twitter, MySpace and FourSquare.
To take advantage of this online patient presence, many physicians are using social media sites. According to U.S. News, more than 1,300 physicians have registered with TwitterDoctors.net, a database of physicians who tweet health information.
How Doctors Are Using Social Media
Glen Stream — president of the American Academy of Family Physicians — said he uses Facebook to engage patients in discussions about their health. He posts reminders and links to health care resources and updates his Twitter account when he attends medical meetings and conferences.
Other physicians say they use social media sites to:
Privacy Concerns
Some physicians are concerned about using social media sites to communicate with patients because they say tweets or other public posts about diagnoses or treatments could violate patient privacy.
Many doctors say that personal medical questions should be addressed through in-office visits or phone calls (Haupt, U.S. News & World Report, 11/21).
Source: iHealthBeat
Pulse Practice Solutions specializes in document scanning services for medical records. A valuable resource for medical practices – give us a call at 615-425-2719 for a cost-free evaluation of how we can make your practice more efficient!
With EMR implementations rolling out like hotcakes, there is a common question that is being asked by all Practice Managers… What to do with my paper
charts? We all know they have to be put into the EMR system but what is the easiest and most cost-effective way. Scan in-house or outsource?
Scanning in-house is an overwhelming task for any practice to take on. While there are some that actually succeed, most do not due to the complexity of this process. There are a ton of aspects to consider when trying to tackle a project like this; do I have to hire additional help, what is the best process, what
equipment is needed, etc. Practices usually find themselves spending twice as much money and time when trying to scan in-house.
Is there a better option? YES there is!
Outsourcing the project to an experienced document imaging service bureau means your job is completed efficiently and quickly. No addtional staff or equipment is needed and you, the practice manager, don’t have to add yet another item to your job description. You can focus on running the practice while your charts are converted faster and more cost effectively than if you kept the job in house.
Many practices have partnered with Pulse due to our experience and knowledge in this field. We convert paper charts to indexed images, named PDF files, or any other digital format needed for import into new or existing EMR or Practice Management Systems.
So commit to EMR and get your charts converted by the Pulse team so you can ensure your EMR rollout is successful!
Offsite storage companies have been thriving for years on the need of medical offices to archive medical records. These companies profit off storage cost and retrieval fees. With the new push of the HITECH Act, medical offices are converting to a new electronic age. This electronic age has caused a rise in the need for electronic document storage and document scanning.
Electronic document storage can eliminate storage costs and space. Medical records in boxes stacked to the ceiling of a storage unit can now be stored electronically in CD’s, hard drives, and on the Internet. These electronically stored documents can be accessed and organized with the click of a mouse. Scanned medical records are also easily integrated into EMR software’s, further streamlining your medical office.
Imagine a patient calling your office and requesting a copy from their medical record. If the visit was from 2 years ago, how would you retrieve it? How long and how much would it cost to retrieve that file? If your medical records were scanned and electronically stored it would take a few seconds to find and print out at no cost. Electronic storage is the future and is essential to improving your medical office’s efficiency, productivity, and bottom line.
Source: Ocotillo
With EMR implementations rolling out like hotcakes, there is a common question that is being asked by all Practice Managers… What to do with my paper
charts? We all know they have to be put into the EMR system but what is the easiest and most cost-effective way. Scan in-house or outsource?
Scanning in-house is an overwhelming task for any practice to take on. While there are some that actually succeed, most do not due to the complexity of this process. There are a ton of aspects to consider when trying to tackle a project like this; do I have to hire additional help, what is the best process, what
equipment is needed, etc. Practices usually find themselves spending twice as much money and time when trying to scan in-house.
Is there a better option? YES there is!
Outsourcing the project to an experienced document imaging service bureau means your job is completed efficiently and quickly. No addtional staff or equipment is needed and you, the practice manager, don’t have to add yet another item to your job description. You can focus on running the practice while your charts are converted faster andmore cost effectively than if you kept the job in house.
Many practices have partnered with Pulse due to our experience and knowledge in this field. We convert paper charts to indexed images, named PDF files, or any other digital format needed for import into new or existing EMR or Practice Management Systems.
So commit to EMR and get your charts converted by the Pulse team so you can ensure your EMR rollout is successful!
Busy medical practices that have recently transitioned to EMR (or plan to) know that they have to decide how to most efficiently integrate paper-based patient chart information into their new electronic system. The most complete and cost-effective way to realize the full benefit of electronic records in the long run is to image all the charts and make those chart images available from within the implemented EMR system. Why?
Scanning Services can deploy systems and software on-site that can efficiently digitize and produce high quality optimized images of your chart folders that can be made available within the implemented EMR system. In this way, charts will remain on-site and in your control during processing.
Scanning services can deploy high-speed scanners and software to allow the importing of charts in bulk. Utilizing barcode technology and specialized folder detection to assist with indexing, services can effortlessly process 1000’s of charts daily.
Some services can even offer secure access to intranet web applications that tightly integrate with the existing Practice database. This information is used to reconcile the status of patient charts during the scan process and can provide real-time statistical feedback to the service company and practice during scan processing.
The service staff would work closely with office administrative personnel to provide scan processing feedback as well as facilitate pulling charts during the conversion process. In this way even active charts can be scanned with no impact on the practice daily business work flow.
Outsourced scanning services are typically well-equipped to handle processing of thousands of patient charts a month. Some can additionally implement stream-lined import into industry leading vendors like NextGen, gMed, and ChartCapture or can implement quick integration solutions to most EMR systems. Actual rates are based on completion targets, equipment speed and staffing.
Practices should seriously consider complete digitization of all paper patient chart documents for maximizing the efficiency and utilization of an EMR implementation.
Source: EHRScope
Pulse Practice Solutions is a Nashville company specializing in Document Management, Document Scanning,
EMR, Marketing & Managed IT for Medical Practices. A valuable resource for medical practices – give us a call at 615-425-2719 for a cost-free evaluation of how we can make your practice more efficient!
Let Us Do The Hard Work!
Pulse Practice Solutions provides patient chart conversion services for Healthcare organizations that have or are planning to implement EMR
solutions. We convert paper charts to indexed images, named PDF files, or any other digital format needed for import into new or existing EMR or Practice Management systems.
We are a full service organization dedicated to helping Healthcare organizations such as yours and offer professional file preparation, scanning and indexing services.
If you simply wish to archive inactive charts rather than integrate them with an EMR, we can convert them to indexed digital images for easy retrieval and minimal cost.
Most importantly, we can do it faster and more efficiently than if your staff takes on the task. And once we’ve cleared your paper charts out of the office you’ll have additional space in which to see patients.
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