Monthly Archives: October 2010

Computerized medical records and litigation

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages. The fifth is the impact on litigation. Many facilities are also putting their policy and procedure manual “on line”. … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical record problems

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages but also some significant disadvantages. The last issue relates to the cumbersome nature of EMRs. Electronic health records can … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records and operational issues

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages but also some significant disadvantages. Operational issues may plague the use of electronic medical records, a third issue to … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records: forensic issues Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages but also some significant disadvantages. Forensic issues are the second point to consider. Failure to authenticate a medical record … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records – security, privacy, and confidentiality

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages but also some significant disadvantages. Concerns about security, privacy and confidentiality of records are the first. There are problems … Continue reading →

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Negotiating Successfully to Collect Your Cash: Tips Business Professionals Need to Know To Avoid Financial Chaos by Greg Williams

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Pat Iyer

If you’re in business, this could happen to you. • Clients request services for which they cannot pay. • You provide services, and then struggle to obtain payment. • Slow payers strangle your cash flow. • Payment issues poison your … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records – forensic issues Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages. The fourth is the impact on forensic issues. *** News flash: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) will conduct a … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records and medical errors

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages. The third is prevention of medical errors. Pen and paper medical records are plagued by illegible handwriting along with … Continue reading →

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