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From AAPC Tips & Resources Email 12/18/12
Customize EHR Software for Compliance
By Pam Brooks, CPC, CPC-H
The same features that make an electronic health record (EHR) easy to use, such as pre-filled templates, automatic code drop, and pre-determined diagnosis codes, are the very things causing compliance problems. Think of the EHR as a tool that has to be sharpened and honed. It's very effective if used correctly, but you have to be taught how to use it safely, or you're going to get hurt. [more...]
Customize EHR Software for Compliance
By Pam Brooks, CPC, CPC-H
The same features that make an electronic health record (EHR) easy to use, such as pre-filled templates, automatic code drop, and pre-determined diagnosis codes, are the very things causing compliance problems. Think of the EHR as a tool that has to be sharpened and honed. It's very effective if used correctly, but you have to be taught how to use it safely, or you're going to get hurt. [more...]