The article about Pediatric Associates in CA has a nugget with a potentially outsized impact: the implication that VFC vaccines…
News 7/17/12
Cloud-MDs announces plans to integrate its PM/EMR solution with DrFirst’s e-prescribing software.
Aprima Medical Software releases Aprima Mobile, a smartphone app that provides physicians with access to to key functions and patient data in Aprima EHR.
CMS releases a guide for EPs to walk them through all phases of the Medicaid EHR program.
Greenway publishes a cool infographic that includes a ton of stats and an overview of the complete MU program. Even if you think you have MU all figured out, I recommend taking a second to check out the full graphic.
MGMA offers encouragement to practices interested in creating a social media presence, particularly Facebook:
Participating in social media takes considerable time and effort, so do your research before taking your practice online. And once you’re there, enjoy interacting with your community in another way. It’s a new avenue for sharing information and engaging with your audience outside the office walls.
I found that at least one of my doctors has a Facebook page (above) and an impressive 1,341 likes.
The Washington Post reports online ratings of physicians by patients are generally positive. Nevertheless, most doctors are leery of the more than 50 Websites that permit patients to post online reviews of their doctors.
