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What is Health Information Exchange (HIE)?
There is an increasing demand for interoperability amongst healthcare providers and patients for access to and sharing of a patient’s medical records electronically. Providers want to participate in the exchange of data to improve patient care and outcomes. Health...
How Does FHIR Improve Patient Care?
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, or FHIR, is an interoperability rule that will enable on-demand information exchange of clinical records among providers and data systems. FHIR was created by the Health Level Seven International healthcare standards...
Infographic: Get to Know FHIR
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Case Study: DocCare
Background Since the launch of Criterions TCMS product in 1997, DocCare has been utilizing Criterions’ software solutions to increase efficiency in their office. At that time, the practice had three office locations, but have since expanded to seven offices across New...
4 Benefits of User Rights and Responsibilities
With the increased use of technology, data security has become of paramount importance to software development. The use of electronic health records (EHR's) in the medical field has demanded that patient and practice information is not only secure from external people...
3 Benefits of An Integrated Inventory Tracking Solution
If you are a provider that sells supplies or other products to your patients, you know that keeping track of inventory is important to your bottom line. It is crucial to have an accurate count of your inventory so that you are able to provide patients with the correct...
Why your Office Should be Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication is a process that is used to verify a user’s identity by using a second method of authentication in addition to the username and password. After a user logs in using their regular credentials, the system will send a one-time password to the...
Infographic: Payment Processing
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Webinar: Criterions Patient Portal Enhancements
In this webinar, our Product Manager, Mark Greenleaf presents on Criterions Patient Portal Enhancements available now! Watch to learn more about new features including Appointment Reminders, Consent Forms, Questionnaires, and Text Check-In.
Credentialing Services Can Prevent Out-of-Network Charges
*This post was written by our partners at TriZetto Provider Solutions. With the cost of care steadily increasing over the last decade, healthcare consumers are finding themselves with higher deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Most consumers know utilizing...
Video: Criterions Text Check-In
The social distancing protocols of today make it hard to see patients quickly and efficiently. In order to help your practice decrease contact in the waiting room and reduce patient wait time, we have developed new Text Check-In functionalities. Watch the video below...
2021 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Changes
CMS has made changes to how Evaluation and Management Codes will be calculated beginning Jan 1, 2021. E/M codes will now have the option to ignore History (HPI, ROS, History) and Exam as part of the visit calculation. This shift allows providers to focus more on...
Video: Criterions Patient Portal
Are you looking for ways to alleviate staff workload and expedite the intake process at your practice? In this short, informative video, you will learn about tools and features in the Criterions Patient Portal that will help you do just that!If you are interested in a...
Infographic: 13 Steps to Limit Credentialing Mistakes Before They Happen
*This post was written by our partners at TriZetto Provider Solutions. We all like to think we’re experts: In car repair. Home improvements. Computers. Cooking. That’s why there are so many internet fail videos demonstrating the disastrous, often hilarious, outcomes...
2020 To Do List
As the final quarter of 2020 approaches, practices should take action on time-sensitive programs that will impact reimbursement in the future. Below is our "2020 To Do List" with details outlining the steps you need to take to achieve each item.Check Your MIPS Numbers...
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Advanced Imaging
LogicNets and Criterions have joined forces to provide a solution for you to meet the AUC validation requirements under PAMA. The LogicNets AUC Solution is a cloud service that lets you easily confirm that an advanced imaging order for Medicare/Medicaid patients is...
Video: Documentation Through Criterions
If you are… • still using paper for patient-related documentation • struggling with managing the flow of your office’s documentation • piling up paper in storage cabinets • constantly entering redundant information onto documents • overwhelmed with forms and...
Decoding the Hidden Costs of Credentialing
*This post was written by our partners at TriZetto Provider Solutions.It’s safe to say that healthcare practitioners are well aware of the importance of credentialing. Beyond the legalities required of practicing physicians, credentials are needed for a practice’s...