| | November 20176UTLOOK Healthcare Tech CIOReview's circulation is audited and certified by BPA International (Audit Pending). Copyright © 2017 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.NOVEMBER - 2017Mailing AddressValleyMedia Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510-230-0395, F:510-894-8405 NOVEMBER - 2017, volume 02 - 10 Published by ValleyMedia Inc. To subscribe to HealthcareTech OutlookVisit www.healthcaretechoutlook.com Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Jason ThomasSarah Fernandes Ashik JainRussel ThomasMatthew JacobVisualizerK. Manoj KumarMedical Practice Management SpecialBrian Thomasbrian@healthcaretechoutlook.com510-556-2280UTLOOKHealthcare Tech UTLOOKHealthcare Tech EditorialAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@healthcaretechoutlook.comThe prowess of cloud technology that acts as a force multiplier for growth in the healthcare sector cannot be overstated. Evidently, the non-business-savvy medical practice is increasingly considering system overhaul to meet every requirement from financial planning to appointment scheduling. While EHR usability serves a savior to reduce the burden of quality reporting in fee-for-value world, more vendors are turning to offer cloud-based EHR solutions. In a scenario where more than half of the healthcare industry is floundering with paperwork, medical practice managers are picking cloud over shoddy data keeping to get a complete, well-organized picture of patients' demographics, insurance details, and account histories--all in one place. Cloud technology coupled with the power of mobility is driving "meaningful use" EMR and EHR, improving the flow and availability of information throughout the practice and encouraging collaborative treatment options.Be it patient records, billing, appointment scheduling, task organization, office reports or insurance claims, a deeper understanding of latest technologies is fueling modernization in the complex yet imperative medical practice management arena. Automated communication via telephone, text, or email is opening efficient ways to curb down the number of missed appointments, and notify failed insurance eligibility, soft collections, payment and health maintenance reminders, and more. This new angle to patient communication had made access to data easier than before wherein secure practice-patient and health information exchange apps integrated with practice management software are positively impacting the bottom line. Smart glasses, head-mounted devices and other wearable technologies are adding to the functionalities of the long-established stethoscopes or blood pressure cuffs, assisting doctors to bolster connections with patients. This also arms the patients with tools that augment their involvement in treatment plans and options. Besides, the industry is also actively investing in predictive analytics applications to facilitate quality and efficient care. While practices in the U.S. lose billions annually to ineffectual billing operations, the demands in medical practice management are far more complex and persistent than in revenue cycle management. Leafing through this special edition will help you gain insights into innovative technologies and trends that can address issues concerning shrinking reimbursements, cumbersome coding and billing procedures, and expanding regulations. Paving the Way for Enhanced Quality*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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