Dec. 11, 2017Monday accountable care organizationsEHRs Beyond the ACO Aledade thinks it can help your primary care practice save money A mix of propriety technology, field ambassadors to show you how to use it, and upfront capital help to make Aledade more than an ACO-driven business.
May 31, 2017Wednesday EHRs Hello World! EHR-hacking: How 2 DOs revamped their systems These DOs have found a way to make EHRs work for their practices. Here’s what they did—and why they’re happier now.
Jan. 23, 2017Monday EHRsmeaningful use News in Brief Deadline looms for 2016 Medicare meaningful use attestation DOs who accept Medicare must attest by Feb. 28, 2017.
Oct. 3, 2016Monday EHRstechnology News in Brief HHS releases new health IT resource for physicians The online playbook provides information for each phase of electronic health record implementation.
March 3, 2016Thursday EHRsmeaningful use News in Brief EHR Meaningful Use hardship exception deadline extended until July 1 AOA recommends all DOs participating in Medicare consider applying, even if they can successfully attest to Stage 1 or Stage 2 compliance.
Feb. 26, 2016Friday EHRsmeaningful use Policy update AOA Town Hall: DOs in Medicare should consider Meaningful Use hardship exception DOs participating in Medicare must be aware of application deadlines for attestation and new hardship exception for the 2015 performance year.
Dec. 30, 2015Wednesday EHRsmeaningful use Signed, sealed, delivered EHR meaningful use exemption bill signed into law Law intends to provide relief for physicians seeking hardship exemptions from Stage 2 meaningful use requirements to avoid penalties in 2017.
Dec. 18, 2015Friday advocacyEHRsmeaningful use News in brief Congress passes EHR meaningful use bill Legislation provides physicians with blanket hardship exception from Stage 2 EHR meaningful use penalties.
Dec. 8, 2015Tuesday EHRs News in Brief What does the future hold for CMS and meaningful use? AOA leadership discusses where electronic health records are heading and how physicians can find success amid the challenges.
May 19, 2015Tuesday EHRsHIPAA securitypractice management Data security Health care in the time of data breaches: 3 things to know A HIPAA expert outlines what physicians need to understand about preparation, fines and retaining patients.