When a patient transfers from one healthcare provider to another, their electronic medical records must be transferred as well. For physicians, this can be a complicated process. What if the patient has records from a previous provider? Can a physician release another physician’s records? If one physician transfers another physician’s …
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If you are unsure what to include in a physician retirement letter, we are here to help. In this article, we will provide advice for crafting a letter that you can personalize and send to patients to announce your retirement.
When you’re ready to close your medical practice, you want the transition to be as smooth as possible. However, there are quite a few legal and logistical steps that need to be taken care of before your last day. Learn our recommended steps for closing a practice and access a PDF copy of the checklist we use.
Introduction In a clinic where your doctor used to work and kept all your health documents, closes his business and moves away. What would you do to get previous medical records from them? It is important to keep copies of all your medical records because you never know when you …
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Over the years, we have spoken to many offices that have made the decision to scan their own records – rather than hiring outside assistance -to save time and money. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are actually a number of hidden costs associated with document scanning in-house, which is …
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The cost of new technology is one of the biggest obstacles in converting to a paperless office. Hardware upgrades including new computers, scanners, printers, and software are necessities when converting to an electronic office. However, the cost of technology is often misconstrued. Affordable hardware is more available today than ever before. …