The Latest on UDS+ with MEDENT September 27, 2024 For UDS+, HRSA is requiring a minimum submission of de-identified patient-level data. See the 2024 UDS+ Requirements One-Pager for more information. MEDENT is working closely with HRSA to develop the right infrastructure to submit the required de-identified […]
AI and ambient listening are currently some of the biggest buzz words in the healthcare industry, and for good reason. In healthcare settings, ambient listening can be used to capture doctor-patient interactions, transcribing them into structured clinical notes without manual intervention. This means considerably less time […]
As healthcare hackers increase the complexity of cyberattacks, practices need to prioritize ways to proactively protect patient data. That includes email encryption and the ability to monitor email activities in real time. Importance of Email Encryption Protection of Patient Information Emails in healthcare often contain sensitive […]
Spring Cleaning with MEDENT Free Guide Coming Soon Why Regularly Review Your Electronic Health Records? Medical practices should clean up certain areas of the system at least once a year to: ENSURE ACCURACY Don’t let data slip through the cracks! Review open items, exception holding tanks, […]
Minimizing Risks for Cyber Attacks on Your Practice April 29, 2024 Just as personal hygiene habits like hand washing can prevent illness, good cyber hygiene can reduce susceptibility to cyber attacks and protect sensitive information. Here’s a list of healthy cyber habits and tools MEDENT recommends […]
HITRUST Implemented, 1-year(i1) Certification validates MEDENT is operating leading security practices to support protection of sensitive information March 27, 2024 Auburn, New York — The MEDENT EMR/EHR system has once again earned certified status by HITRUST for information security. HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) Certified status demonstrates […]
CMS announced it is sunsetting its Appropriate Use Criteria Program and will no longer accept report coding on claims as of December 31, 2025.
February 27, 2024 In November 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 Final Rule for Medicare and Medicaid Programs, including the Quality Payment Program (QPP). This rule implements significant policy changes that affect the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program, […]
January 26, 2024 Studies show more medical practices and hospitals in the U.S. are adopting cloud faxing (also known as eFaxing) when exchanging patient records. According to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), in 2021, “more than 6 in 10 hospitals […]
December 27, 2023 It’s that time of year again…when we reflect on where we’ve been and map out where we’re headed. And with physician burnout rates at an all-time high in the U.S., there is one resolution medical practices should prioritize in 2024: Building a healthier […]