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The Right EHR Software for Today Grows with You Tomorrow
Perhaps the greatest hurdle to adopting new Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) technologies is the fear of being locked into a system that doesn’t serve your organization’s needs. The fear of investing resources, effort and time, only to find that a solution doesn’t...
What You Need to Know About Telemedicine and HIPAA
On March 6, 2020, the CDC released guidance for Healthcare Providers to prepare for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). One of the steps listed was to leverage telemedicine technologies. In February, the Office of Civil Rights released a reminder about HIPAA...
Welcome to the New Criterions Blog!
The Criterions team is excited to unveil our new website and blog to our customers and friends! In our blog, you'll find TCMS product updates and articles on the topics you care most about-- from patient engagement to regulatory compliance.To subscribe, simply fill...
2019 Criterions BAA Compliance Required
In compliance with HIPAA regulations we are updating our Business Associate Agreement with all Criterions ‘Covered Entities (clients). This is mandatory for us to service your account. To simplify this requirement and eliminate any question for conformity, we have...
Criterions & Application Service Provider Invoicing Changes
All New York State clients will be charged NYS sales tax for all support services. EHR fees, if not already adjusted for reference libraries, are billable at $135.00/month/provider. eRx will now be invoiced annually by Criterions (previously invoiced by Application...
Upcoming Feature Limitations in TCMS
Upcoming Feature Limitations in TCMS Effective March 31st 2019, TCMS users will NOT be able to perform EDI functions. You will need to use our Browser interface to perform any EDI functions (ex: claim submission, ERA or eligibility). As part of our aggressive path...
Time to Update to TCMS Version 4.9.3
Please update to TCMS version 4.9.3 as soon as possible. There are many enhancements, additional security provisions and some bug fixes for minor issues. If you need any assistance or have any questions on how to update, please call us. What’s included; enhancements...
Emblem Health Eligibility Interruptions
Emblem Health’s Eligibility inquiries are currently experiencing service interruptions. As result, Real-Time transactions are in a “Stand-In” status which generate response messages stating “Transaction Terminated” or “Timed Out.”Change Healthcare is addressing this...
Electronic Claims for Tricare as of January 1st, 2018
Electronic Claims for Tricare as of January 1st, 2018 Tricare has awarded the new Tricare East region contract to Humana Government Business Inc. to take effect for claims with dates of service 1/1/2018 forward. FAQ: Q: Will Providers be required to Enroll to bill for...