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CHANGES FOR 2023: CODING CONSULTATIONS
March 8, 2023
There were significant changes to the E/M services section of the CPT 2023 code set. These changes include revisions to the consultation services guidelines along with the deletion and/or revision of several codes. It is important to understand how to...
WHAT IS COMMOTIO CORDIS?
January 25, 2023
Commotio cordis is a condition whereby sudden death in the absence of cardiac damage occurs due to sudden blunt impact to the chest.  To be more specific, the impact typically occurs in the low to mid left chest area. This...
CYCLICAL VOMITING SYNDROME- A DETAILED LOOK AT THE DISEASE
December 14, 2022
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome, also known as CVS, is a rare disease defined by The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases as: “A disorder that causes sudden, repeated attacks -called episodes— of severe nausea and vomiting. Episodes can...
CAC: PROS VS PITFALLS
November 16, 2022
Our industry has seen a tremendous amount of change over the past decade. Electronic medical records, ICD-10 and computer assisted coding (CAC) to name a few. The latter, CAC, is a software intended to help with documentation and code assignment....
CODING FOR A PNEUMOTHORAX WITH A RIB FRACTURE
October 12, 2022
Coding pneumothorax and rib fractures has often been a pain point for many. Confusion surrounding which codes to assign, when to assign them and what the proper documentation is cause uncertainty for many. Below, we’ve outlined several examples to help...
HYDRONEPHROSIS WITH INFECTION- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
September 7, 2022
Hydronephrosis is a condition where excess urine accumulates in the kidney(s) and causes swelling within the organ. This condition causes pain during urination, nausea and vomiting. The unobstructed flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder, and from the...
P CODES IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD: WHEN TO NOT USE THEM.
August 10, 2022
We know about the magical 28 days following the birth of a newborn where those “P codes” rule the roost. The chapter specific guidelines state that ‘these codes take priority in conditions that have their origin in the fetal or...
DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE AT DISCHARGE- WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
July 20, 2022
The Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting contains provisions for reflecting uncertain diagnoses. Section 3.C Uncertain Diagnosis states “If the diagnosis documented at the time of discharge is qualified as “probable,” “suspected,” “likely,” “questionable,” “possible,” “still to be ruled...
CODING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION- DON’T LET IT GIVE YOU HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
June 9, 2022
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disorder in which the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through the vessels”. As a result, the blood...
CONFLICTS IN THE WORKPLACE: HOW TO AVOID “DO NOT RETURN” PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
March 3, 2022
How to avoid conflicts in the workplace and prevent 'Do not return' professional behavior.
AORTIC ENDOGRAFTS AND THE USE OF AORTIC CUFFS
October 19, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Endovascular aneurysmal repairs (EVARs) are becoming more for the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Previously, the safest way to perform this surgery was through an open approach— requiring a large ventral incision and prolonged hospitalization. Due to this...
Developing a Coder Training Program
June 22, 2021
Skilled coders are a highly sought-after commodity in healthcare. Their knowledge and experience when coding charts drives overall reimbursement and mitigates the potential for back-end coding denials, however, in this age of quality, productivity, and a low DNFB-- how can you highlight your coders’ potential and increase your ability to be fluid through the volume of work?
The Anatomy of Congestive Heart Failure
May 11, 2021
THE ANATOMY OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE In a normally functioning heart, oxygen-poor blood enters the right side of the heart through the inferior and superior vena cava and enters the right atrium.  As the atrium contracts, blood flows from the...
Reimbursement Methodologies During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
April 13, 2021
Reimbursement Methodologies During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency   The last year saw unprecedented changes to healthcare reimbursement. Many facilities have dealt with COVID-19 on the patient care side, which includes staffing, availability of personal protective equipment, and bed availability...
The Impact of Coded Data, Part 3: The Individual Patient
March 16, 2021
The Impact of Coded Data, Part 3: The Individual Patient Excite welcomes you to the third article in a three-part series focusing on the uses and effects of medical coded data on three different levels: use by private agencies, healthcare...
Stay In The Know: Coding Vaping Related Disorders
February 26, 2021
Each year with the annual code set updates, we see new codes being introduced into ICD-10-CM. At roughly the same time as CMS announced new codes for vaping, the world found itself immersed in a global pandemic.  As coders, we...
Professional Fee New 2021 EM Guidelines
February 11, 2021
The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented major changes to the office and outpatient E/M codes effective January 1, 2021. Office and other outpatient clinics E/M’s will be coded based off...
THE IMPACT OF CODED DATA, PART TWO: HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
January 12, 2021
Excite welcomes you to the second in a three-part series focusing on the uses and effects of coded data on three different levels: use by private agencies, healthcare providers, and the individual patient.  In the first article, we discussed data...
Telehealth Today
January 6, 2021
In 2020, telehealth services took healthcare by storm largely due to the COVID pandemic. Prior to 2020, telehealth was available; however, it has not been largely used across the continuum. CMS, on a temporary and emergency basis, broadened access to...
NEW: COVID-19 Code Updates
December 22, 2020
As 2020 wraps up, we address the new COVID-19 coding changes you can expect to find effective January 1, 2021.
The Impact of Coded Data
October 27, 2020
Excite welcomes you to this 3-part article series as we explore the uses and effects of coded data in various realms.  We begin with federal and private agencies that depend on correctly coded and concise information for patient care, epidemiologic...
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: CODING BUG BITES, SUNBURN, OUCH, ETC.
August 4, 2020
THE GREAT OUTDOORS:  CODING BUG BITES, SUNBURN, OUCH, ETC. For most people, warm summer months mean a trip to the beach, lazy days by the pool, or cooking on a grill in the evening. Spending quality time with your family...
Reaching Across The Divide: Bringing Coding, CDI and Medical Staff Together to Improve Documentation Outcomes
July 16, 2020
Reaching Across the Divide: Bringing Coding, CDI, and Medical Staff Together to Improve Documentation Outcomes There have been many articles over the years published about the importance of physician specialties communicating and coordinating patient care.  The result is a shared...
Virtual Go-Live: A New Approach To Support Health Systems
June 30, 2020
VIRTUAL GO LIVE: A NEW APPROACH TO SUPPORT HEALTH SYSTEMS As the HIT industry continues to change, the demand to reduce on-site presences of traveling ‘At the Elbow Resources’ for a Go-Live continues to rise. Hospital systems also need to...
Harnessing Remote Resources for Internal Coder Training
June 23, 2020
HARNESSING REMOTE RESOURCES FOR INTERNAL CODER TRAINING In the ever-changing world of health information management, the ability to train and maintain knowledgeable and highly qualified coding specialists is a necessity.  Shrinking budgets, lack of available training staff, tools, time, and...
FAST HEALTHCARE INTEROPERABILITY RESOURCES: DISCUSSING WORKFLOW AND INTEGRATION
June 16, 2020
FAST HEALTHCARE INTEROPERABILITY RESOURCES: DISCUSSING WORKFLOW AND INTEGRATION The first version of FHIR was published Feb 2014, by the HL7 International organization.  FHIR was developed in part because of the lack of the HL7 standards to easily share real time...
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19
May 28, 2020
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 As we have begun to see more and more cases of COVID-19, the majority of the more severe cases have been found to be in the elderly population or people with underlying...
HEALTHCARE: THE NEW NORMAL
May 21, 2020
HEALTHCARE: THE NEW NORMAL As states across the US begin the process of reopening, establishing a sense of normalcy becomes a top priority. Healthcare systems are facing a significant challenge as they work to resume normal operations while still focusing...
COVID-19 and Cytokine Storm/Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 and Cytokine Storm/Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) During this COVID-19 crisis, coders are beginning to see the providers document cytokine storm as a secondary diagnosis in patients who have been diagnosed with a primary diagnosis of COVID-19. Some of the...
UNDERSTANDING TELEHEALTH TODAY
April 24, 2020
CMS has broadened access to coverage and payment of all telehealth services due to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.  On March 30, 2020 CMS published the 1135 IFR (Interim Final Rule) Waiver stating Medicare will reimburse for office, hospital, and other...
A PARTNER FOR YOUR TELEHEALTH NEEDS
April 20, 2020
A PARTNER FOR YOUR TELEHEALTH NEEDS As telehealth continues to make significant strides during today’s pandemic, Excite Health Partners has the resources and experience to help healthcare organizations identify their telehealth needs.  Our telehealth solution, SnapMD, was developed by an...
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: IDENTIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL AND SPECIALTY STRATEGIES
April 8, 2020
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: IDENTIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL AND SPECIALTY STRATEGIES With the growing number of COVID-19 cases arise across the nation, analytics can prove to be a vital element in helping to track the pandemic. By leveraging data, we can monitor...
Utilizing the Latest Best Practices for Better Patient Outcomes
March 18, 2020
Utilizing the Latest Best Practices for Better Patient Outcomes The amount of time it takes to perform research and clinical trials to putting new best medicines and best practices into use is considered to be called the time from “bench...
ENSURING A WELL-ROUNDED CODING QUALITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
February 25, 2020
ENSURING A WELL-ROUNDED CODING QUALITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Is your coding quality maintenance program well-rounded? While the depth and detail of coding quality maintenance programs vary depending on an organization’s specific needs, frequent audits using a mixture of chart selection methodologies...
Leveraging Technology: Increasing the Quality of Care
February 14, 2020
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY: INCREASING THE QUALITY OF CARE Technology continues to help healthcare professionals make significant strides, but is it all for the better? An article titled “Why Doctors Hate Their Computers” published by the New Yorker describes the high percentage...
BREAKING IT DOWN: EGD WITH ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND
January 31, 2020
Breaking It Down: EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Esophagogastroduodenoscopies with endoscopic ultrasound examination can appear rather confusing, especially when additional procedures such as fine needle aspirations or injections of adjacent structures are also performed in tandem with the original procedure. The...
DATA- DRIVEN STRATEGIES: REDUCING DUPLICATE RECORDS
January 21, 2020
DATA- DRIVEN STRATEGIES: REDUCING DUPLICATE RECORDS Improving analytics and implementing data-driven strategies are proving to be on the forefront of healthcare organizations agendas. Approximately 88% of hospitals have some sort of data-driven strategy with a dedicated analytic team (1). Value...
SPLIT/SHARED SERVICES: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DOCUMENTATION
December 19, 2019
SPLIT/SHARED SERVICES: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DOCUMENTATION When an E/M service is performed in the hospital inpatient (POS 21), hospital outpatient (POS 19, 22), or emergency department (POS 23) and is shared between a physician and non-physician practitioner (NPP) from...
Telehealth: The Importance of Utilizing the System
December 16, 2019
Telehealth: The Importance of Utilizing The System Telehealth is the use of communication technologies, to access healthcare services remotely and manage your healthcare. These may be technologies you use from your home to access information or a provider. Providers use...
In The Know: Introduction to the IOCE V20.3
November 19, 2019
All institutional outpatient claims, regardless of facility type, process through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE). The IOCE is a program utilized by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) for outpatient hospitals both subject to and not subject to the Outpatient Prospective...
WEARABLE SOLUTIONS: FINDING THE BEST FIT
November 12, 2019
WEARABLE SOLUTIONS: FINDING THE BEST FIT Wearable technology is making big impacts in the Telehealth field.  Wearable technology collects patient data outside of the hospital and clinic walls and report back to care providers information based on measure data, instead...
IN THE KNOW: CODING THE PETERSEN SPACE
October 28, 2019
In The Know: Coding the Petersen Space Did you know that an internal hernia can occur in a Petersen space? But what is a Petersen space? Petersen space is the defect space that can sometimes occur in the mesentery between...
PROTECTING YOUR NETWORK AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS
October 8, 2019
PROTECTING YOUR NETWORK AGAINST CYBER ATTACKS With security as an increasing focus in the healthcare space, CIO’s and CTO’s spend significant time ensuring the safety and privacy of patient information. However, the varying degrees of security attacks and privacy concerns...
ASSIGNING & SEQUENCING: ADDRESSING PAIN CODES
September 23, 2019
Assigning & Sequencing: Addressing Pain Codes Codes to define pain were present in ICD-9-CM, first being published in 2006.  Prior to this, most alphabetical index entries directed the coder to index pain, by site or the underlying cause of the...
DATA ABSTRACTION: DECREASING PROJECT SETBACKS
September 12, 2019
DATA ABSTRACTION: DECREASING PROJECT SETBACKS Healthcare systems face several types of chart demands when focusing on abstraction projects. From abstracting patient data in an outpatient setting prior to Go-Live, to abstracting medication for in-hospital patients before activation – the list...
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: CODING ANXIETY
August 28, 2019
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: CODING ANXIETY Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it may become a medical disorder. Anxiety is often described as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or...
Mergers and Acquisition: Improving The Bottom Line
August 19, 2019
Mergers & Acquisition: Improving The Bottom Line The transition from volume-based care to value-based care has been a driving force in the rise of merger and acquisitions in the recent years. Mergers and acquisitions allow organizations to tighten operations, streamline...
INPATIENT CODING: DEFINING ‘PRESENT ON ADMISSION’
July 24, 2019
Inpatient Coding: Defining ‘Present on Admission’ In today’s rapidly developing pay-for-performance healthcare environment, collection, quality, and interpretation of present on admission (POA) indicators continues to play a key role in the inpatient coder’s responsibilities. What is POA? POA is defined...
ADVISORY SERVICES: THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGIC PLANS
July 11, 2019
Advisory Services: The Importance of Technology and Strategic Plans Today, Advisory Services are becoming more prominent in the healthcare industry. Outside companies with experienced consultants offer organizations assistance with strategic initiatives and plans. Hospitals across the nation are creatively leveraging...
CODER KNOWLEDGE: UV AWARENESS & SKIN CANCER
June 25, 2019
Coder Knowledge: UV Awareness & Skin Cancer Next month is designated as UV Safety Awareness Month which comes as no surprise.  July is the month of summer vacations, trips to the beach, summer sports and outdoor yard work.  Did You...
MANAGED SERVICES: REDUCING COST & INCREASING VALUE
June 11, 2019
Managed Services: Reducing Cost & Increasing Value Today’s IT department is supporting so many initiatives: Adapting to New Payment ModelsImproved Provider & Patient ExperiencePopulation Health Clinical Integration Performance Improvement It’s difficult to staff projects to accommodate the demands, timeframe, and...
Recognizing The Symptoms: Coding NASH, The Silent Liver Disease
May 15, 2019
NASH – The Silent Liver Disease Did you know that people can develop liver disease even if they do not drink alcohol? A condition where fat accumulates in the liver is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)...
WINDOWS 10: HEALTHCARE ADVANTAGES
May 3, 2019
Windows 10: Healthcare Advantages As mainstream support for Windows 7 will end in January 2020, soon everyone will need to move to Windows 10. There seems to be a scramble in the industry to migrate thousands of devices to the...
CODING SEPSIS: KNOWING THE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
April 16, 2019
Coding Sepsis:  Knowing the Signs and Symptoms Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It occurs when an infection you already have in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere else triggers a chain reaction throughout your body....
Epic Community Connect: Planning the Right Approach
April 3, 2019
Epic Community Connect: Planning the Right Approach Epic Community Connect: Planning the Right Approach The need to extend EHRs to affiliates is increasing along with the integration needs of ACOs.  Epic Community Connect is a methodology and approach to extend...
Breaking Down Denials: CC/MCC Denials
March 19, 2019
BREAKING DOWN DENIALS: CC/MCC DENIALS  When someone in the healthcare industry hears the word “denial”, many things can come to mind.  There are many different types and kinds of denials; what could be said about denials could fill a book....
The Importance of Accurately Documenting Workflows
March 6, 2019
Importance of Accurately Documenting Workflow In the mid to late 1990’s, EHR vendors started focusing on workflows– and not just the feature function of the system.  A great example of initial focus on workflows are Flex Orders.  A flex order...
FLU SEASON’S HERE: CODING RESPIRATORY INFLUENZA
February 19, 2019
FLU SEASON’S HERE – Coding Respiratory Influenza Every year, influenza season is considered to stretch from October through May.  The peak occurs between December through February, causing a lot of hospital encounters— whether as inpatients, emergency department visits, or physician...
Revenue Cycle: Increasing Revenue, Decreasing Deficiencies
February 5, 2019
Revenue Cycle: Increasing Revenue, Decreasing Deficiencies  Revenue Cycle Systems were the first applications used to help mature the Healthcare Industry, and by the mid to late ’90’s Clinical Systems followed. When EHR vendors started “advertising” integrated enterprise systems, most hospitals already...
EHR Implementation: Starting with Pre-Configured Solutions
January 8, 2019
EHR Implementation: Starting with Pre-Configured Solutions Each year hospital IT departments are tasked with more projects on an ever-shrinking budget. Consulting firms, like Excite Health Partners, continue to strive for ways to provide the most value to clients. Vendors alike...
EHR Implementation: How to Begin the Process
December 11, 2018
EHR Implementation: How to Begin the Process   Planning out an Enterprise EHR implementation is a complex process that goes beyond simply working with an EHR vendor.  Identifying the organization’s strategic initiatives and how the EHR application is going to...
Obstetrical and Newborn Coding Tips for ICD-10-CM and PCS
November 28, 2018
Obstetrical and Newborn Coding Tips for ICD-10-CM and PCS   With the implementation of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, some areas of obstetrical and newborn coding have become a little more complicated than we were previously used to.  There were a lot...
Breaking It Down: Understanding the Classification of Drug Toxicity
October 16, 2018
Breaking It Down: Understanding the Classification of Drug Toxicity   It is no surprise as to why many coders are having a problem coding poisoning, adverse effects and under-dosing. There are multiple guidelines to apply when considering the code choices...
Strategic Planning – Healthcare IT Infrastructure
October 2, 2018
Strategic Planning- Healthcare IT Infrastructure    As the Healthcare Information Technology industry continues to quickly change, it has become important for CIOs and healthcare leaders to understand the financial side of upgrading and investing in new technologies, tools and solutions....
Coding/Reporting of Chronic Conditions
September 18, 2018
Coding/Reporting of Chronic Conditions   With so many patients having multiple chronic conditions and taking a plethora of medications for multiple conditions, we still seem to struggle as coders on what may or may not be considered a chronic condition? ...
Digital Transformation in Healthcare – The Human Experience
September 4, 2018
  Digital Transformation in Healthcare – The Human Experience Technology has changed the world as we know it in what seems like a blink of an eye, giving us endless opportunities and far reaching concepts. Technology has changed our lives...
TBI: Coding Traumatic Brain Injuries
August 21, 2018
TBI: Coding Traumatic Brain Injuries The correct coding of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can cause confusion… no pun intended. The coder needs to understand not only the definition of a Traumatic Brain Injury, but also must recognize the difference between...
Healthcare RCM: Everyone’s Responsibility
August 7, 2018
Healthcare RCM: Everyone’s Responsibility Emerging technologies now drive the transition and evolution of revenue cycle management. This is brought about by the pursuit hospitals and healthcare providers must focus on to not only improve financial system management, but to also...
Diabetes Mellitus and the Alphabetical Index
July 25, 2018
Diabetes Mellitus and the Alphabetical Index Within the last few years, there have been some changes with documentation and code assignment for various manifestations of diabetes mellitus.  One of the notable changes was to the alphabetical index; coders could no...
The Opportunity in Failure
July 10, 2018
The Opportunity in Failure   Success is achieved only after many failures. Some days these failures never seem to leave our rear view mirror. The fact is, even the most skilled and qualified program/project manager makes bad decisions through the...
Software Spotlight: McKesson
January 5, 2018
  August Software Spotlight: McKesson McKesson McKesson Corporation is a healthcare information technology, medical-surgical supplies and pharmaceutical distributor. As a healthcare information technology distributor, McKesson provides numerous healthcare entities with electronic medical records, data analyses, and facility management software.  The...
An Overview of McKesson and Paragon
November 16, 2017
A Brief History of McKesson Originally founded in 1828 in New York City as Olcott by Charles M. Olcott, and later known as Olcott, McKesson & Co. by Charles Olcott and John McKesson in 1833, the business began as an...
What is Epic? A Quick Overview of Modalities
November 9, 2017
About Epic Epic is an electronic health record system (EHR) and company that develops software to help people get well, stay well, and help future generations be healthier. Known as one of the leading EHR vendors in the US, Epic...
Cyber Security Summary – October 2017
November 7, 2017
The amount of healthcare breaches has decreased dramatically since September 2017. In the month of September, healthcare providers experienced 36 breaches with 464,722 individuals/records affected; yet in October, healthcare providers experienced 21 healthcare breaches with only 55,673 individuals/records affected. Contributing...
September 2017 – Cyber Security Summary
October 12, 2017
The amount of healthcare breaches has increased slightly since August 2017, yet individuals/records affected has decreased during this same time period. In the month of August, healthcare providers experienced 28 breaches with 695,225 individuals/records affected; yet in September, healthcare providers...
What is Meaningful Use of EHR?
September 14, 2017
In 2009, the US Government introduced the Meaningful Use Program (the Program) as a part of the “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act”, to help modernize our nation’s infrastructure, including medical records which have long been...
July 2017 – Cyber Security Summary
August 4, 2017
The amount of healthcare data breaches in July was off-the-chart.  At 46 breaches, July had the highest number of breaches in 2017!  July accounts for 20.5% of all 2017 healthcare data breaches; to put that in comparison, before July there...
Cyber Security Summary – June 2017
July 18, 2017
Cyber Security Summary – June 2017 While June was less eventful than May, it was still a big month regarding healthcare cyber security.  June is right in line with the 2017 monthly median for healthcare data breaches, but it is...
Cyber Security Summary – May 2017
June 16, 2017
Cyber Security Summary –  May 2017 In the cyber security world, May was an extremely eventful month due to the largest ransomware attack to date, occurring worldwide. Luckily, this outbreak only had minimal effects on the United States healthcare industry....
April 2017 Cyber Security Summary
May 4, 2017
April 2017 Cyber Security Summary After the crazy month of March, the cyber security world seemed to settle down a little bit in April. April consisted of 21 total healthcare breaches and 122,877 records compromised which included a stolen laptop,...
Egg-stremely, Egg-cellent ICD-10 Codes for Easter
April 14, 2017
Spring brings Easter and like most holidays there are ICD-10 for the occasion, keep an eye out for these codes: R73.9- Hyperglycemia, unspecified You might be needing this code after eating an Easter basket full of chocolate and  jelly beans....
March 2017 Cyber Security Summary
April 6, 2017
  March 2017 Cyber Security Summary March has been the most eventful month for healthcare cyber security since the beginning of the year. With 27 individual breaches, the number of records compromised in March was more than triple the number...
Health Information Professional (HIP) ‘Fill in the Code’ Challenge
March 24, 2017
Health Information Professionals Week is March 26th – April 1st, 2017! In honor of HIP week, Excite Health Partners will be hosting HIP Week ‘Fill in the Code’ Challenge. Enter each day for your chance to win a $10 gift card...
February 2017 Cyber Security Summary
March 8, 2017
February 2017 Cyber Security Summary February consisted of a ransom attack, a break-in and a breach from inside the system, all which contributed to 21 total healthcare breaches and nearly 80,000 records compromised. Since the beginning of the year: There have...
Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week 2017 – March 26th-April 1st
March 6, 2017
Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week 2017 – March 26th-April 1st 2017 marks the 27th annual Health Information Professionals (HIP) week. This week, which according to AHIMA.org, “is a showcase for the thousands of health information management (HIM) professionals who perform...
5 Topics & Launches from HIMSS17
March 3, 2017
5 Topics & Launches from HIMSS17 The hustle and bustle of over 40,000 attendees, 1,200 vendors and 300 sessions at HIMSS17 ended just last week.  With everything going on there is a chance you may have missed something, here are...
Cyber Security Summary – January 2017
February 9, 2017
As far as healthcare security is concerned, 2017 is off to a pretty good start. Although there were 24 data breaches that occurred in January, 151,970 records were compromised. Considering the monthly average of records compromised in 2016 was over...
2016 Cyber Security Summary
January 13, 2017
  2016 Cyber Security Summary 2016 kept everyone in the healthcare industry on their toes having a record high number of data breaches! Luckily, the number of compromised records dropped drastically in comparison to 2015. However, one trend that was...
Cyber Security Summary – December 2016
January 6, 2017
Regarding cybersecurity, December had some good news and some bad news. The good news: December had the lowest amount of data breaches throughout 2016. The bad news: December had the 3rd highest number of records compromised, with a total of...
7 ICD-10 Codes for the New Year
December 29, 2016
Let the countdown begin. 2017 will be here before we know it! Here are some ICD-10 codes you might be using to bring in the New Year!   W25.XXA- Contact with sharp glass, sequela Be careful when you are clinking...
8 ICD-10 Codes for the Holidays
December 20, 2016
8 ICD-10 Codes for the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is all about friends, family, celebration and ICD-10 Codes. Okay, maybe not ICD-10 codes, but here are some codes in the holiday spirit....
Levels of Professional Dress
December 5, 2016
                                                                        Most companies have a particular dress code policy outlining exactly what you can and cannot wear in the office. In some cases, especially when going in for an interview, you might not be aware of the...
November 2016 Cyber Security Summary
December 1, 2016
November 2016 Cyber Security Summary As we near the end of the fall season, data shows a continued decline in healthcare records compromised compared to the crazy amount of healthcare records compromised this summer. Data breaches in November 2016 included...
Eat, Drink and Be Thankful ICD-10 Style: 9 ICD-10 Codes for Thanksgiving
November 23, 2016
9 ICD-10 Codes for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is the official kickoff to the holiday season and the holiday season is the “busiest time of the year.” This is especially true in the HIM industry.  Here are some codes you might be...
October 2016 Cyber Security Summary
November 3, 2016
October 2016 Cyber Security Summary While there were still almost 150,000 people affected by data breaches in October, there were less compromised records last month than in the months previous.  Data breaches last month included a facility with permanently lost...
5 Ways to Stand Out On LinkedIn
October 10, 2016
5 Ways to Stand Out On LinkedIn   In most cases, the first thing a recruiter or potential employer will do after seeing a qualified resume is look up the candidate on LinkedIn. With the job market being so competitive...
September 2016 Cyber Security Summary
October 6, 2016
September 2016 Cyber Security Summary September, yet again, turned out to be an eventful month when it comes to Cyber Security. There were many notable breaches including a ransomware attack, a twitter leak, and a facility that was forced to...
CDI Week 2016 – September 19th-23rd
September 19, 2016
CDI Week 2016 – September 19th-23rd This year marks the 6th annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week!  This week, which according to ACDIS.org, “is a time to recognize CDI specialists for the critical role they perform within the healthcare industry,” will...
7 Phone Interview Tips
September 12, 2016
7 Tips and Tricks to Help You Stand Out on a Phone Interview Your resume has made it through HR, now they are ready to set up an interview! Only, they don’t want to set up an in-person interview, but...
August 2016 Cyber Security Summary
September 1, 2016
Cyber Security Summary – August 2016 August was not a good month for healthcare cyber security! The month ended up having an extremely high amount of compromised healthcare records, with two different data breaches consisting of over 3,000,000 compromised records...
Pros and Cons of Telehealth Visits
August 26, 2016
  Telehealth Visits In a society where it can be hard to find a spare minute, going to the doctor is sometimes put on the back burner. However, over the past few years telehealth visits, also referred to as eVisits,...
3 Tips to Stay Productive While Working From Home
August 8, 2016
3 Tips and Tricks to Keep You Productive and Motivated While Working at Home.   Working from home definitely has its perks, just to name a few, no commute, no dress code and it can keep you close to family,...
End of July 2016 Cyber Security Summary
August 4, 2016
What has happened since the beginning of the year? There have been 572 breaches in 2016 so far, 171 of which have been in the healthcare field. A total of 13,491,597 records have been compromised and the year is only...
6 Resume Tips for the HIM Professional
July 12, 2016
6 Resume Tips for the HIM Professional Having a solid and effective resume will greatly improve your chances of landing the job you are looking for. The biggest question is, how does one go about making sure their resume is strong?...
End of June 2016 Cyber Security Summary
July 7, 2016
End of June 2016 Cyber Security Summary We all know how big of a concern cyber security is, especially in the healthcare industry. Staying informed is one of the best methods of protection. We want staying informed to be easy,...
Software Spotlight: eClinicalWorks
June 15, 2016
Software Spotlight: eClinicalWorks eClinicalWorks is a privately-held healthcare information technology (HIT) company. eClinicalWorks strives to provide efficient ways for doctors to communicate to other healthcare providers. When starting the company, eClinicalWorks main mission was to get rid of paper from...
Get To Know AAPC
August 18, 2015
Get To Know AAPC AAPC, which stands for American Academy of Professional Coders, is a “training and credentialing organization for the business side of healthcare,” according to www. aapc.com.  AAPC was created in 1988 in the effort to raise the...
3 Major Benefits of mHealth
August 4, 2015
3 Major Benefits of mHealth In today’s world, you can virtually access anything you need through mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.  Healthcare is no exception.  The use of mobile technology in healthcare settings, also known as mHealth,...
Your Guide to AHIMA Certifications
July 29, 2015
(Photo by Joonspoon used under CC/Desaturated from original) Your Guide to AHIMA Certifications Medical coders are essential to the operation of any healthcare entity.  Medical coders ensure that providers are properly reimbursed, data is tracked is accurately, patients receive the best...
Go-Lives and Go-Live Consultants
July 23, 2015
(Photo by Mattbr used under CC/desaturated from orignal) Go-Lives and Go-Live Consultants Technology used in the healthcare industry is constantly advancing, making it important for hospitals and other healthcare entities to make sure they are working with the most updated systems...
Get To Know AHIMA
July 23, 2015
Get to Know AHIMA The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a worldwide, not for profit, association of health information management (HIM) professionals.   This organization plays a leading role in the HIM industry by offering medical coding certifications, training,...
ICD-10: What You Need To Know
July 16, 2015
What is ICD-10? International Classification of Disease (ICD)-10, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is “the international standard diagnostic classification for all general epidemiological, many health management purposes and clinical use.” ICD-10 is an updated edition of ICD codes...
5 Proactive Steps to Increase Your EHR Security
July 13, 2015
 (Photo by NEC Corporation of America used under CC/Desaturated from original) 5 Proactive Steps That Will Increase Your EHR Security EHRs are beneficial in many different ways.  EHRs improve patient care, involve patients with their own healthcare information and allow providers...
Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs
July 10, 2015
Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs Accurate documentation is essential for every healthcare entity, but how is accuracy ensured?  This is done through clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs.  CDI programs are programs, implemented in healthcare settings that improve the quality, conciseness, completion,...
July’s Monthly Software Spotlight: Epic
July 8, 2015
Let’s Talk About Epic Epic is the leader in the electronic health records (EHR) industry.  This privately held healthcare software company creates software for both mid-sized and large medical groups.  The software is created in-house and shares a single patient-centric...
Welcome (Back) to Our Blog
July 6, 2015
  Who are we? We are Excite Health Partners! We are a healthcare consulting firm specializing in health information management and healthcare information technology. Our team works to supply our clients with the best health information and healthcare information technology...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 6.30.14-7.04.14
July 8, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.30.14 to 7.04.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day. Can Epic and athenahealth play nice? ‘Prime time’ for...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 6.23.14-6.27.14
July 1, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.23.14 to 6.27.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day 7 Ways to Protect Your Hospital From Health IT...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 6.16.14-6.20.14
June 24, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.16.14 to 6.20.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Data: Oxygen for interoperability 5 key focus areas of...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 6.9.14-6.13.14
June 17, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.9.14 to 6.13.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! 26 of the Smartest People in Health IT UPMC...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 6.2.14-6.6.14
June 10, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.2.14 to 6.6.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Premier survey shows EHR buyers’ remorse Top women powerhouses...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 5.26.14-5.30.14
June 3, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 5.26.14 to 5.30.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! 40% of EHR buyers are looking to replace their...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 2.17.14-2.21.14
February 24, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.17.14 to 2.21.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! My 6 Must-See HIMSS14 Sessions Nearly Half of Physicians...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 2.3.14-2.7.14
February 13, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.3.14 to 2.7.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Network glitch brings down Epic EMR athenahealth topples Epic...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 1.20.14-1.24.14
January 31, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.20.14 to 1.24.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Cerner launches $4.3-billion campus expansion in KC Health IT...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 1.13.14-1.17.14
January 20, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.13.14 to 1.17.14.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! 5 New Year’s Resolutions for HIT Consultants Are you...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 12.23.13-12.27.13
January 2, 2014
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.23.13 to 12.27.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Important considerations in purchasing EHR systems Q&A with acting...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 12.9.13-12.13.13
December 16, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.9.13 to 12.13.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! What Stage 2 extension means for ICD-10 Whopping $17B...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 12.2.13-12.6.13
December 10, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.2.13 to 12.6.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! HealthCare.gov ‘like night and day’ Nope, a grace period...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 11.25.13-11.29.13
December 3, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 11.25.13 to 11.29.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Executive Perspective on the Healthcare IT Landscape Homeland Security...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 11.11.13-11.15.13
November 18, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 11.11.13 to 11.15.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Nosy employees? Follow the audit trail EHRs can’t do...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 11.4.13-11.8.13
November 14, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 11.4.13 to 11.8.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Cash-strapped country makes financial strides with health IT ECRI...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 10.28.13-11.1.13
November 5, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 10.28.13 to 11.1.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! How HealthCare.gov looks to a health IT pioneer Bad...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 10.21.13-10.25.13
October 28, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 10.21.13 to 10.25.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Obama calls IT support for ailing site CIOs push...
Healthcare Headlines Recap 10.14.13-10.18.13
October 22, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare hot topics from around the web from the week of 10.14.13 to 10.18.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest healthcare news every day! Google signs business associate agreement for HIPAA compliance Farzad...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.30.13-10.4.13
October 8, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.30.13 to 10.4.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! How The Nation Transitioned To Health IT (Infographic)...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.23.13-9.27.13
October 1, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.23.13 to 9.27.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Plugging in health IT infrastructure security gaps Top...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.16.13-9.20.13
September 25, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.16.13 to 9.20.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Mostashari launches National Health IT Week Consumers get...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.9.13-9.13.13
September 17, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.9.13 to 9.13.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Advocate Health slapped with lawsuit after massive data...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.2.13-9.6.13
September 9, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.2.13 to 9.6.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Value Drives HIE Sustainability Infographic: 11 Influential Digital...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.26.13-8.30.13
September 3, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.26.13 to 8.30.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Hospital IT spending jumps high Survey Reveals Top...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.19.13-8.23.13
August 29, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.19.13 to 8.23.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Take ‘scary’ out of health IT innovation Keep...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.12.13-8.16.13
August 21, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.12.13 to 8.16.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Site flaw puts patient data on Google Mostashari:...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.5.13-8.9.13
August 12, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.5.13 to 8.9.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Talent shortages threaten IT momentum 7 steps for...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 7.29.13-8.2.13
August 7, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 7.29.13 to 8.2.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! 3 ways to improve health IT usability Two...
Health IT Resume Tips
August 5, 2013
The “jobs” door in the health information technology field is wide open.  Whereas most industries have too many applicants and not enough jobs, health IT has the distinction of being one of the few fields that has the positions without...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 7.22.13-7.26.13
July 29, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 7.22.13 to 7.26.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Most Wired’ named for 2013 79 percent of...
Health IT Patient Safety
July 23, 2013
It happened to “Octomom,” Nadya Suleman. Next, George Clooney and Britney Spears.  Most recently, it has allegedly happened to Kim Kardashian following the birth of her daughter in June.  Across the country, medical records are being inappropriately accessed.  In Kardashian’s...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 7.8.13-7.12.13
July 15, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 7.8.13 to 7.12.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! What is Snowden’s impact on health IT? Analytics...
Top Healthcare Apps
July 8, 2013
Every day, more and more people are turning to mobile apps for health information.  As we reviewed in our last blog, physicians are demanding health apps with robust functionalities and patients are looking to their smartphones and tablets for activities...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 6.24.13-6.28.13
July 1, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.24.13 to 6.28.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Top 5 Things Investors Look For In A...
Healthcare App Usage- An Overview
June 25, 2013
It is no question that there are apps for just about everything today.  With the convenience, immediate connection to information, and direct engagement that they offer, it is no wonder that new apps are likely springing up this second.  While...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 6.17.13-6.21.13
June 24, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.17.13 to 6.21.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Cleveland Clinic opens EMR to patients Office of...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 6.10.13-6.14.13
June 17, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 6.10.13 to 6.14.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Beware: The top 4 hurdles to a successful...
Obamacare and Health IT
June 7, 2013
Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act as it is more formally known, has been surrounded by controversy since it was first brought to the attention of the public.  Despite its criticism and even a Supreme Court case that questioned its...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 5.27.13-5.31.13
June 3, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 5.27.13 to 5.31.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Global healthcare IT market estimated to reach $56.7B...
State of Health IT Jobs
May 23, 2013
Two years ago, the University of San Diego Extension published a study that named health information technology as the number one “hot career” for college graduates in 2011.  The demand for people who are able to help with the transformation...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 5.13.13-5.17.13
May 20, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 5.13.13 to 5.17.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Burnout rampant in healthcare 20 Health IT Leaders...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 5.6.13-5.10.13
May 13, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 5.6.13 to 5.10.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Top 10 states searching for health IT talent...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 4.29.13-5.3.13
May 6, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 4.29.13 to 5.3.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Boston Hospital CIO Reflects After Bombing ACOs put...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 4.22.13-4.26.13
April 29, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 4.22.13 to 4.26.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Social media key in enabling quick provider response...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 4.15.13-4.19.13
April 22, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 4.15.13 to 4.19.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! ONC proposes EHR vendor fee Navigation of health...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 4.8.13-4.12.13
April 15, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 4.8.13 to 4.12.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Shopping for an EHR (the second time around)...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 4.1.13-4.5.13
April 10, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 4.1.13 to 4.5.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Combining cultures a challenge during mergers, hospital CIOs...
Health IT Interoperability
April 8, 2013
As health IT progresses, there has been a shift in focus from simply ensuring that healthcare organizations have electronic medical records systems implemented to a demand that EMRs are high performers and able to seamlessly relay and utilize information across...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 3.25.13-3.29.13
April 1, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.25.13 to 3.29.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Prioritize workflow during HIT implementation Mostashari tells Congress:...
Remote Health IT
March 29, 2013
It is no question that health information technology is an industry that is constantly evolving and presenting new projects on a constant basis.  Prioritizing tasks can be a huge job by itself let alone finding a way to maintain the...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 3.18.13-3.22.13
March 25, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.18.13 to 3.22.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Clinton urges IT pros to help healthcare Software...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 3.11.13-3.15.13
March 18, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.11.13 to 3.15.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! In Pursuit Of Interoperability For The Common Good...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 3.4.13-3.8.13
March 11, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 3.4.13 to 3.8.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Six HIT heavy-hitters announce interoperability organization Providers far...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 2.25.13-3.1.13
March 5, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.25.13 to 3.1.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Top 10 hospital technology issues for 2013 EHR...
Health Information Technology Job Search Tips
March 1, 2013
There is no question that the demand for knowledgeable health information technology professionals is growing.  Between meaningful use, the call for EMR standardization, mobile health devices, and even social media within healthcare, those who have backgrounds in health IT may...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 2.18.13-2.22.13
February 25, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.18.13 to 2.22.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! The 8 Commandments of Meaningful Use Penalties for...
Social Media and Health IT
February 20, 2013
Social media is an influential means of communication for many.  As it continues to evolve, its role in professional industries grows, including within the healthcare community.  More than ever before, patients are turning to technology to become better educated and...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 2.11.13-2.15.13
February 18, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.11.13 to 2.15.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Panel: Standards not ready for Stage 3 Data...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 2.4.13-2.8.13
February 11, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 2.4.13 to 2.8.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Video documentation company raises $10 million to add...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 1.28.13-2.1.13
February 4, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.28.13 to 2.1.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! New ONC-Sponsored Research Advances Health Information Exchange 5...
Health IT Trends for 2013
January 31, 2013
2013 is upon us.  With a new year comes new beginnings and new resolutions, and the world of health information technology is not exempt.  Last year brought many advancements (Stage 2 of Meaningful Use, the increase of mobile health devices)...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 1.21.13-1.25.13
January 28, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.21.13 to 1.25.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Less Than Two Percent of Hospitals Are Paperless...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 1.14.13-1.18.13
January 21, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.14.13 to 1.18.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Interoperability vs Health Information Exchange: Setting the Record...
EMR Standardization
January 19, 2013
As electronic medical records become more complex, the potential arises for systems to diverge based on their own specialization.  However, government agencies and health IT professionals have been working diligently to encourage standardization within the industry through Meaningful Use guidelines...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 1.7.13-1.11.13
January 14, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 1.7.13 to 1.11.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! ONC’s Annual Meeting Sees Health IT as Foundation...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 12.31.12-1.4.13
January 7, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.31.12 to 1.4.13.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! 4 health IT predictions for 2013 Electronic Health...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap
January 2, 2013
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the end of 2012.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Epic tops 2012 Best in KLAS Awards 5 Healthcare IT...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 12.10.12-12.14.12
December 17, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.10.12 to 12.14..12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! ONC expands website to include meaningful use incentive...
EHR Abuse and Compliance
December 14, 2012
A recent report issued by The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General which indicated that CMS is failing in its efforts to confirm information reported by physicians and facilities before they receive incentive payments for...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 12.3.12-12.7.12
December 10, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 12.3.12 to 12.7..12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! U.S. primary care doctors making sizeable strides on...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 11.26.12-11.30.12
December 3, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 11.26.12 to 11.30.12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Mergers and acquisitions may be hazardous to health...
Mobile EHRs-An Overview
November 30, 2012
The mobile EHR age is upon us.  From Androids, to iPhones, to iPads, to other tablets and mobile devices, technology and the information that comes with it is increasingly becoming available anytime and anywhere.  A recent study from Pew Internet...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap
November 27, 2012
Below is a listing of recent healthcare IT hot topics from around the web.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! 5 health IT insiders offer their takes on EHR usability Is a Career in...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.10.12- 9.14.12
September 18, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.10.12 to 9.14.12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Happy Health IT Week! Epic, Cerner reap benefits...
Patients and Electronic Medical Records-Usage and Benefits
September 13, 2012
We often examine electronic medical records from a business or provider perspective.  However, even the most advanced health information technology professionals still serve as patients at some point and therefore are able to personally reap the many benefits of their...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 9.3.12- 9.7.12
September 10, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 9.3.12 to 9.7.12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Meaningful Use Consulting Firms are both Booming and...
Healthcare IT Consulting Firms- The Benefits
September 7, 2012
Recently, a study by KLAS, a leading health information technology research company, was published showing that H.I.T. consulting firms are “booming and delivering” thanks in large part to the demand for meaningful use assistance.   Hospitals and physician practices cite the...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.27.12- 8.31.12
September 5, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.27.12 to 8.31.12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! HHS announces one-year delay for ICD-10 5 Trends...
EMR Implementation Best Practices-An Overview
August 30, 2012
EMR system implementations are complicated.  Assessing readiness, selecting a software vendor, and carrying out the actual implementation in your facility are tasks that require much time and thought.  Add on post-implementation system optimizations and things like Meaningful Use and the...
Healthcare IT Headlines Recap 8.20.12-8.24.12
August 28, 2012
Below is a listing of healthcare IT hot topics from around the web from the week of 8.20.12 to 8.24.12.  Continue to visit our website for the latest H.I.T. news every day! Telehealth and Allscripts EHR, new dynamic duo HIStalk...
Landing a Health Information Technology Job- What Employers are Looking for
August 15, 2012
Health information technology is currently a booming industry thanks in part to things like the HITECH Act and Meaningful Use.  While these measures may bring the creation of many new jobs, H.I.T. professionals must still remain competitive within their field...
EHR Privacy and Security-An Overview
August 10, 2012
Privacy and security of electronic health records is an issue that should be at the forefront of every hospital and physician practice’s technology efforts, but often times it is overshadowed by the many other demands surrounding EHR implementation.  However, with...
Nine Phrases You Should Never Put On Your Resume
August 8, 2012
An interesting read for job-seekers courtesy of Monster.com that identifies resume-killing words. Read it here.
Physician EMR Usage-An Overview
July 26, 2012
Electronic Medical Record use is clearly a topic that dominates the health information technology world.  With benefits including improved patient care stemming from increased physician collaboration, broader medical record accessibility, and error prevention software features, it is easy to support...
Health Information Technology Jobs Through H.I.T. Staffing Companies-The Benefits
July 20, 2012
Epic jobs, NextGen jobs, and Allscripts jobs are all among the most sought-after positions in the H.I.T. world.  Luckily, for many H.I.T. professionals, the need for these EMR experts is high as facilities navigate through EHR implementations as well as...
Stage 2 Meaningful Use- An Overview
July 10, 2012
Meaningful use is a hot topic for health information technology professionals everywhere as they strive to oversee the adoption and implementation of EHR policies and operations that will advance the care their facilities provide and allow them to receive Medicare...
MEDITECH EMR Software-An Overview
July 2, 2012
MEDITECH EMR software solutions are the new focus of the company’s H.I.T. offerings, which has benefitted many healthcare organizations nationwide as they continue to expand and enhance their services.  From the launch of their new 6.0 EMR platform to the...
Siemens Health IT Solutions
June 7, 2012
Siemens Health IT solutions are a mere slice of Siemens’ large global enterprise, however they are a crucial sector that that offer many advantages to healthcare organizations across the country  with their patient information, revenue cycle, and point of care...
Cerner EMR Solutions- An Overview
May 15, 2012
Cerner’s EMR software is selected by many physician practices and hospitals/health systems to support their need for electronic medical records.  As a key player in the health information technology industry, Cerner boasts a commitment to transforming healthcare by offering products...
ARRA, The HITECH Act, and Meaningful Use- An Overview
May 7, 2012
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard quite a bit of buzz surrounding ARRA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and the very important term, “meaningful use.”  All of these things have...
McKesson Overview-EMR Solutions
April 26, 2012
McKesson is a powerhouse in the healthcare industry.  Pharmaceuticals often come to mind when many think of McKesson, as it is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America.  However, it is important to remember that in addition to distributor services,...
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions
April 19, 2012
Allscripts healthcare solutions offer many advantages to health information technology professionals everywhere who are looking to implement EMR systems and give their facility an operational edge.  Similar to competitors we have reviewed including Epic and NextGen, Allscripts caters to healthcare...
NextGen Healthcare
April 12, 2012
NextGen Healthcare is an established leader in the health information technology world, providing software products, business services, and strategic consulting to hospitals, physician practices, health centers, and other healthcare organizations.  NextGen cites improving workflow, offering better patient care, and growing...
Epic Healthcare Solutions- An Overview
April 3, 2012
Epic is one of the biggest names around in the world of health information technology.  Epic creates software for hospitals, medical groups, and integrated healthcare organizations that covers clinical, access and revenue functions, and ventures into the home.   In addition...
EPIC OpTime
January 17, 2012
EPIC OpTime is an operating room management system. As with all EPIC products, it can be integrated with other EPIC solutions and customized to the unique needs of the facility using it. OpTime has built-in tools for many of the...
FCC & FDA Partnership to Promote Wireless Medical Devices
September 22, 2011
In mid-2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a joint venture to promote the advancement of wireless medical devices in the healthcare industry. For IT professionals, this will mean an increasing focus on...
Green IT: How to Maintain Data Center Efficiency
August 27, 2011
In our last post, we interviewed green technology expert Matt Stansberry. He gave us so much great advice on getting your company to go green, we decided to interview him again about data center efficiency. In his 2009 ebook, “The...
An IT Professional’s Guide to Going Green
August 14, 2011
Going green is a hot topic right now. Not only is it the socially responsible (and hip) thing to do, it can actually save companies on the other important green. We asked writer Heather Barnett to sit down with green...
Company Overview: McKesson
May 30, 2011
McKesson is a medical distribution and technology solutions company with three simple goals: to help healthcare facilities make fewer mistakes, reduce costs and provide higher-quality care. The nation’s largest healthcare IT corporation, McKesson provides technology services through four businesses. McKesson...
Company Overview: Allscripts
May 23, 2011
In August 2010, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions merged with Eclipsys Corporation to Form Allscripts, the largest connected community of clients in healthcare. Referred to as the “Netflix for healthcare” by CNBC’s Fast Money in March 2011, Allscripts has a unique patient-centric...
Epic Stork
May 16, 2011
EpicCare is used by physicians and medical facilities around the globe to organize medical workflow. However, with hundreds of thousands of specialized physicians in the United States alone, Epic’s typical offerings must be augmented with specialty software (called add-ons) to...
Streamline Healthcare Solutions: Company Overview
May 9, 2011
Streamline Healthcare Solutions provides software solutions for behavioral healthcare organizations. They have three main objectives: 1) to develop solutions that evolve with a behavioral healthcare organization’s needs, 2) to work as an extension of their customers’ internal IT departments, and...
NextGen Healthcare Solutions: Company Overview
May 2, 2011
NextGen Healthcare Solutions is a full-service HIT company providing software products, business services and strategic consulting to physicians, hospitals, health centers and other medical facilities. According to NextGen President Scott Decker, “technology is allowing for extraordinary advances in care and...
EPIC Resolute vs. Hospital Billing
April 25, 2011
Beginning in the early 90s, hospital billing practices came under fire at the federal level, with accusations of unclear billing practices, over-billing, and a lack of special provisions for the billing of the under- or uninsured. The American Hospital Association...
EPIC OpTime
March 16, 2011
EPIC OpTime is an operating room management system. As with all EPIC products, it can be integrated with other EPIC solutions and customized to the unique needs of the facility using it. OpTime has built-in tools for many of the...
Cerner Millennium™ Pathnet
February 7, 2011
Licensed by over 8,500 facilities worldwide, Cerner is one of the leading records management solutions on the market today. Cerner Millennium™ Pathnet is the most recent addition to the Cerner family of products. The technology, which uses Oracle’s relational database,...
The KISS Method of EMR Security
January 12, 2011
You’ve heard it a million times. “Keep It Simple, Stupid!” No one’s going to convince a seasoned IT professional that securing electronic medical records is an easy task. But there are a few tips you can use to keep your...
iPad: Revolutionizing Medical Care?
January 1, 2011
There’s been a lot of hype about the iPad lately. It was one of the top-searched terms of 2010 and one of the top trending topics on Twitter for the same year. Given the lightweight design and power of the...
Epic Willow Blog
December 8, 2010
EPIC Willow Excite Health Partners has several openings for certified EPIC Willow consultants and trainers nationwide. If you have more than two years of EPIC Willow consulting experience, a bachelor’s degree and are willing to travel, contact us today! Our...
EPIC ASAP
November 12, 2010
EPIC ASAP Excite Health Partners has several openings for certified or credentialed EPIC ASAP consultants nationwide. If you have more than two years of EPIC ASAP consulting experience, a bachelor’s degree and are willing to travel, contact us today! Our...
Job-Switching: Is the Writing on the Wall?
October 27, 2010
According to a recent poll by TechRepublic, almost 50% of the people who participated indicated they didn’t want to be working in the same job a year from now. The article cites the recession as the primary reason many people...
EPIC Certification vs. EPIC Credentials
October 14, 2010
The Breakdown As we mentioned in our last blog, EPIC consultants are in high demand. Our last post probably left many wondering what they could do to qualify for one of the many exciting positions we have open. When it...
Excite Health Partners Launches Its New Web Site
February 23, 2010
After months in development, the new web site of Excite Health Partners is now serving our rapidly expanding community of clients, information technology professionals and company associates. The web site provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on job opportunities...
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