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3 Key Takeaways from the Technology Survey…and One Easy Fix!

The 2016 Tech Report was released by Physicians Practice last month and includes the tabulated responses of more than 1,500 physicians and practice managers from across the country. Physicians Practice,… Read More

The Intersection of Culture and Healthcare: How is Pokemon Go Affecting Hospitals?

You’ve seen it on every major news outlet, it’s all over social media and the app developers are racing to keep up with demands. No doubt Pokemon Go has infiltrated… Read More

HHS Issues Clarification on $6.50 “Right to Access” Provision

On Monday May 23rd, 2016, Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a clarification to a FAQ published February 25th, 2016 regarding reasonable fees allowed to be charged pertaining to a… Read More

Meaningful Use Hardship Exception Process Updates

In an earlier blog post titled New MU Exemptions for 2015 Reporting Periods, ScanSTAT alerted you to the new Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act law.  This legislation allows for… Read More

Meaningful Use Attestation Deadline Extended

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the attestation deadline for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs to Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:59… Read More

Meaningful Use Audits — Steps to Prepare and Prevent the Domino Effect (Part 2)

This article is the second in a Two-Part series and includes helpful and timely tips to help you prepare for a Meaningful Use (MU) Audit.  Our previous blog post was a list… Read More