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Overcoming the Challenges for Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines
Now is a critical time for healthcare organizations to have the EHR integration necessary with public health groups to capture and report required patient immunization data. Scientists have produced vaccines for COVID-19 in record time. While healthcare professionals are working to slow the spread of the deadly pandemic, the federal government is dealing with an […]
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How TempDev Has Prepped NextGen EHR for COVID-19 Vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three COVID-19 vaccines for use in adults. These include two-shot vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and a one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson. More vaccine approvals are on the horizon. The Biden Administration also directed states to make vaccines available to all adults by April 19, 2021. As vaccines become […]
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What Physicians Should Know About Giving the COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Updates COVID-19 vaccinations have ramped up to over 3,000,000 per day with a goal to have all Americans eligible for a vaccine by May 1. By July 4, people may be able to gather in small groups for a celebration. Fireworks have never sounded so good! Currently, Americans can receive either Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & […]
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Why is COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Not Taking Advantage of EHRs?
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout started out slow. Vaccination appointments remain scarce. Ambulatory practices can play a critical role in ending the pandemic through vaccination. But many practices are struggling to fulfill tracking and billing requirements from their counties, states, and the federal government. Government entities are using a patchwork of new and existing technologies to […]
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How to Set Up Your COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three COVID-19 vaccines for adults. With vaccine supply rapidly increasing, now is the time to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine administration. Your practice will play a critical role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Set up your COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for maximum impact with help from TempDev. TempDev’s NextGen […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic NextGen EHR Template
TempDev is announcing their new COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic NextGen EHR Template! With the widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccines only a few weeks away, now is the time to get your NextGen EHR ready. TempDev’s new NextGen EHR Template makes documenting and billing for a high volume of vaccines fast and easy. Don’t forget to […]
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How to Chart and Bill for the COVID-19 Vaccine
If your practice plans to administer and bill for the new vaccines, it is time to prepare to document vaccination procedures in your EHR & Practice Management system. Your NextGen EHR and EPM can help you chart, track, and get reimbursed for each COVID-19 vaccination, but you will need to make some updates. Here is […]
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CMS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances for 2020 QPP
In June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new exception policy for clinicians, groups, and virtual groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Under the new CMS guidance, MIPS-eligible clinicians can apply for an “Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances” exception to 2020 QPP reporting requirements. […]
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Automate Patient Communication in NextGen with Text Messaging
Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems have transformed healthcare by supporting seamless data exchange, coordinated care, patient safety, and proper diagnosis. However, many EHRs or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) lack the element of patient engagement, which is paramount in tracking patients with chronic conditions and contagious illnesses. By integrating tools like Well or Intrado with NextGen Enterprise […]
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Patients with Chronic Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen unprecedented change in health sectors across the world as clinicians and governments face a race against time to find a vaccine. One of the biggest challenges is protecting those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 from catching it. People with chronic conditions have an increased risk of dying from coronavirus, […]