Renal Business Today

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are poised to transform data management and care for patients, especially in dialysis clinics. Find the latest information here about how to set up an EMR system in your dialysis center and news on the latest technologies coming from EMR companies, as well as the ongoing CROWNWeb implementation.

Deciphering Meaningful Use Stage 3

With stage 2 of meaningful use (MU) looming on the horizon for 2014, how many nephrologists have turned their attention to MU stage 3? The stage 3 proposed rule, which was released November 2012, outlines changes to the EHR (electronic health record) Incentive Program that ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Government & Regulation
Sequestration Hurting EHR Incentive, CMS Education

Meaningful use (MU), we've all heard it, have been aware of it and have had it drilled into our heads to get on the MU band wagon before it's too late—before the incentive turns into a penalty. Now there is one more thing to take into considerations when thinking about all ...More
March 19, 2013
Posted in Blog, Government & Regulation
Change in Society's Expectations of the Digital World

Think back to what life was like 20 years ago. For most of us, we probably enjoyed watching regular cable TV at home and used our landlines to make phone calls. Some of us were lucky enough to have personal computers with Internet access, like AOL dial-up. ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
Rise of Mobile Apps in Nephrology

Mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads are becoming ubiquitous in health care. According to Manhattan Research’s 2012 data, 85 percent of U.S. physicians are using a smartphone to support their professional practice. Sixty-two percent are using a tablet device, ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
Putting Technology to Work

Nephrologists are facing a myriad of issues that make it harder than ever to run their practice as an effective, efficient and profitable business. Medicare reform, higher overhead costs, economic downtown, decreased reimbursement, increased government regulations, hospital ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
The Risks and Benefits of Cloud Computing

We live in the era of technology and cloud computing. If you don’t believe me, look at the size of the cloud computing data center built by Apple in North Carolina. Similar data centers are being constructed and built by companies across the world. As such, consumers are ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
Nephrology's Slow Adoption of Mobile Technology

Mobile technology is bringing many tasks once reserved for the office to point of care, and this is streamlining workflow. ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
Mobile Nephrology

Mobile nephrology has attempted to create a database which allows for a streamlined system. The following article will review these various aspects and shed light on the opportunities for the new generation of nephrologists. ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Content Library, Business
Your Future as a Biller

As I near my 14th year of renal billing I can safely say I have learned one thing: our jobs never get boring! The unique regulations that apply to our industry continue to generate confusion across the country, especially with commercial payers. Plus, the ongoing changes to ...More
February 13, 2013
Posted in Articles, Business
Stage 2 Meaningful Use What to Expect

The final rule for Stage 2 of meaningful use was announced on August 23 and there are several changes that physicians, dialysis clinics, as well as vendors should prepare for. Although attestation for Stage 2 doesn’t start until 2014, some Stage 1 changes will go into ...More
November 27, 2012
Posted in Content Library, Practice Management