EHR Project Management Tools
December 11th, 2011
As an independent consultant, I do a lot of project management. Highly organized by nature, I am always looking for computer tools that can make managing the project easier and more organized. I also do a lot of work remotely at client sites and there are some free or very inexpensive programs that can enhance your project management. I have pulled together a listing of my favorite tools to share with you as you prepare to implement your new electronic health record system. Any project, big or small, can be helped or improved with good organization and easy access to your data. The tools can be broken down into three main categories; collaboration, on-site and project support.
Click on the link below to download this paper.
Solutions’ EHR Project Management Tools Article 
Taking the mystery out of Meaningful Use
July 25th, 2011
What does a behavioral health agency need to do to be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid Meaningful Use incentive payments? Are only MD’s eligible? What are the timelines?
This new white paper addresses many of the issues associated with Meaningful Use. Click on the link below to download this paper.
Solutions Meaningful Use White Paper
2011 NIAtx/SAAS Conference Handouts
July 10th, 2011
Incident to Billing
May 18th, 2011
Incident to billing
The number of elderly and disabled that seek Behavioral Health services is increasing. Unfortunately, there seems to a perpetual lack of clinicians eligible to bill Medicare (Note: The following are eligible for their own Medicare billing ID number: MD, CNS, PhD Psych, Social Worker, NP – restrictions apply, see the Medicare Website for more details). As the demands increase, more and more agencies are turning to Incident to billing. Incident to billing allows a non-Medicare eligible clinician to bill, incident to, an eligible Medicare professional (with her own billing number). The rules for billing Incident to services are very strict. Not following the rules can invite unwanted audits and financial take backs. Behavioral Healthcare agencies can bill incident to an MD, clinical nurse specialist (CNS), or nurse practitioner (NP).
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Best Practices for Implementing an EHR in a Behavioral Health Agency
April 30th, 2011
Little has been written about Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementations in behavioral healthcare agencies. EHR systems are one of the most expensive purchases and high impact projects in which a BH provider will engage. This white paper will explore several best practices for implementation.
Solutions EHR Implementation White Paper
2010 Blog Archives
December 7th, 2010
