The CMS Meaningful Use initiative is an over-discussed, much-maligned topic in the healthcare community these days.  The debate goes on about the purpose.  Is the intent really to assist providers with the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems to improve patient care?  Or is this an effort to introduce a mechanism for “Big Brother” to gain a view into your business?

So you’re transitioning your practice to Electronic Health Records.  You have already spent countless hours examining your office workflow, determining what your needs are in an EHR, viewing demos, and vetting different products.  You made your decision, negotiated the vendor contract, and signed on the dotted line.  The accountants, lawyers, and sales reps can all move on to their next client but for you, the real work begins now.  Following the 5 P’s of a Successful EHR Go Live can help you Experience Success when implementing your EHR.

Social Media has opened up a whole new source for checking backgrounds on potential employees. Unlike telephone and in-person interviews where you can control the situation, what is said, and what is disclosed, using social sites to garner information allows for no control of what can be discovered.

Marketing your product or service is an on-going daily event.  Be certain that everyone in your company/organization is aware and shares your philosophy or business and is as dedicated to the success of delivering a quality product or service as you are.