Eclinical Solutions for EMR Billing- An Expert View
The use of EMR is rapidly gaining in favor as healthcare providers seek to provide the most comprehensive, accurate diagnosis and care for the patient. With so many EMR options available for providers, how can you ensure that the billing system you select will be most beneficial for your needs? The selection of EMR billing technology requires that the provider understand a few basic principles and also have a clear view of what you expect from a medical billing company, such as EMR Billing Solutions:
“Who are you?”
An EMR billing system can never be a one-size-fits-all, although many companies will attempt to give that impression. The mentality is that ‘with a few minor tweaks, it will work’, but this fails to take into account the intricacies of each practice type. Depending on the type of care being provided there are components of the system that may or may not be necessary. Physical therapist marketing specialist Dr. Nitin Chhoda, in his recent findings, relates the need to be cautious and intentional in your EMR billing selection, particularly when you have very specialized needs. Consider these questions:
- Do you have a specialized practice? A small, single practitioner’s office will not have the same needs as a larger, multi-professional complex.
- Will you need specialized training to manage the system? Implementation and support for the program will be valuable resources for you and your staff once the appropriate system is selected.
- What is the amount of financial investment you are willing to make? A basic program that has few components may also be limited in its expandability. Look toward future goals to ensure that you have a system that will continue to work for you in the coming years.
You will benefit most from a system that is designed to meet the specific practice needs. Our company can assist you in the process of defining your needs and will create the opportunity for you to partner with them in the selection and design process rather than ‘sell the product’.
“What are your plans for the Future?”
You do not need a crystal ball to know that change will inevitably occur. Your business model should have an outline of expected growth and future planning- use these factors to assist us in determining what system will work best for current and future needs. Dr. Chhoda again reminds practitioners and planners to ask few questions to set you in the right direction:
- How many employees do you currently have in your office?
- Will this number of employees be expected to grow significantly?
- Do you expect the system able to adapt to any changes in the workflow of the office?
- Do you want the system be able to grow with your company without a complete overhaul?
- What are the capabilities of your staff- will the system be easy for you and your patients to learn and use?
The use of EMR billing is certain to give any practice the upper hand in office operations and meeting the needs of patients, but only if the system is designed and implemented in such a way that it meets the basic parameters of office flow. Remembering to consider expandability and practical use will go a long way in your satisfaction with the selected EMR billing system.
We understand the needs that accompany the decision-making process for selecting an EMR billing system and would welcome you to contact us for assistance in determining your precise needs.