EHR Application Speed and Performance

Many practice owners try to cut corners to save money by buying “consumer” grade equipment and getting IT advice from relatives and friends.  Do yourself a favor and invest in your medical office IT network by working with IT professionals and installing business-grade computer equipment. 

Update Your 2022 MIPS Quality Measures Today

If you haven’t already, you should analyze your 2021 MIPS participation and performance and notify your StreamlineMD representative on the Quality Measures you will be using for 2022.

Update Your Computer Device Operating System

Keeping your computer operating system updated is critically important for your digital safety, cyber security, and overall Electronic Health Record (EHR) software performance experience.

Using Modifier 25 Correctly

Including modifier 25 appended to a procedure tells the insurer you should be paid for both an E/M consult and a procedure performed at the same visit. 

Are You Using Modifier 25 Correctly?

Including modifier 25 appended to a procedure tells the insurer you should be paid for both an E/M consult and a procedure performed at the same visit.

Medical Practice Internet Bandwidth

Medical practice technologies are rapidly moving to the Internet, or “cloud”. When considering your Internet capacity needs, consider both Download and Upload requirements. 

For Time-Based E&M, Whose Time Can be Counted?

As of January 1, 2021, the levels of office or outpatient services are now calculated by medical decision making or total visit time.  This article is focused on when time is used to determine the level of service as well as provide clarity on whose time can be counted. 

StreamlineMD EHR Enhanced for 2021 E&M Guidelines

StreamlineMD’s EHR Interactive E&M Tool allows providers to understand and determine the appropriate E&M code to assign based on 2021 guidelines for evaluations based on medical decision making or time.