Every Tuesday, July through September, join eMDs as we tackle different business issues facing your practice. Our goal is to provide advice and insights on how you can improve your operations spanning topics including marketing, security, compliance, and finance.

13 WAYS TO ENGAGE PATIENTS DURING AND AFTER A PANDEMIC

Tuesday, July 21 @ 12 PM CT

Did you know that nearly 50% of patients have skipped or postponed treatment because of the coronavirus outbreak? During these unpredictable times where reopenings are stifled by continued outbreaks, engaging with patients is more important than ever. Having a strong marketing plan is key to your success. Join the eMDs marketing team as we present a variety of proven tips and tricks to help engage with and remain engaged with your patients during and after the pandemic.

 

 

 

RANSOMWARE - WHAT IT IS, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY IT’S SO DANGEROUS

Tuesday, August 4 @ 12 PM CT

This webinar is intended for all audiences, whether you’re an IT professional or not. We’ll talk about what Ransomware is and where it came from, how it gets into your network, and what it does when it’s there. We’ll look at some noteworthy ransomware infections and what information security gaps led to those breaches. We’ll also discuss the next generation of ransomware. Finally, whether you’re an IT professional, a physician, nurse or other office staff member, we’ll discuss what steps you can take to protect yourself from what has rapidly emerged as the single greatest information security threat in the world.

 

PROVIDING GREAT CUSTOMER (PATIENT) SERVICE: WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT

Tuesday, August 11 @ 12 PM CT

Great customer service is the cornerstone of any successful business. Healthcare is no exception. In fact, it may be even more critical for your practice to deliver excellent customer service now more than ever. Customer service extends beyond the medical care provided. It includes every interaction your patient has with the practice whether it be with your doctors, nurses, techs, schedulers or front desk team. Every experience influences how your patient views the care they have received. Join eMDs as we discuss simple tips and tricks to set your practice up for a 5-star review every time.

 

 

KPIs: WHAT THE HECK ARE THOSE AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

Tuesday, August 18 @ 12 PM CT

KPI is short for Key Performance Indicator. In simple terms a KPI is a way of measuring how well a practice is performing compared to their strategic goals and objectives. KPIs can include many different data points. Common healthcare KPIs include accounts receivable breakout, denial rates, no-show rates, and claim submission rates. But they can also include average wait times, patient satisfaction levels, employee training stats, and much more. Ultimately, your KPIs will be determined by your specific performance and business goals. Join eMDs as we review some of the most common healthcare KPIs that practices should be tracking and why they are important to your business.

 

ELIGIBILITY, ESTIMATIONS, AND DENIAL MANAGEMENT: WHY THESE THREE THINGS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

Tuesday, August 25 @ 12 PM CT

Patients today are assuming a greater responsibility for their medical costs.  In fact, the patient has now become the third largest payer in the industry! Patients continue to struggle with understanding their medical fees or knowing their plan coverage benefits with payers.  This can often result in services being rendered that are considered non-coverable or out of network leaving the practice with significant amounts of AR.  Learn how both eMDs and eSolutions can help you to readily identify patient benefits details, capture patient responsibility before or at the time of service and minimize your denials due to non-coverable services!

 

21ST CENTURY CURES ACT: WHAT PROVIDERS NEED TO KNOW

Tuesday, September 1 @ 12 PM CT
The ONC published the final rule for the 21st Century Cures Act on May 1, 2020. For healthcare providers the rule brings several requirements including making patient data requests easy and inexpensive. Join eMDs General Counsel Alex Komisar on September 1 at 12 PM CT as he reviews the Final Rule and what it means for healthcare providers. The webinar agenda will include:
  • Overview of the Statute and Regulations
  • Information Blocking (“IB”) Rule
  • Examples of IB, Penalties, and Best Practices
  • IB Exceptions
  • CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Rule
  • Resources Page

5 PREDICTIONS FOR THE
FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

Tuesday, September 15 @ 12 PM CT

Stay-at-home restrictions are lifting, businesses and schools are reopening and there is uncertainty of what the future holds. One thing we know for certain, a new precedent for healthcare has emerged. As we look ahead, healthcare will continue to transform at a rapid pace. Join us as we take a glimpse into the future and highlight five predictions for the immediate future:

 

  1. Telehealth is here to stay
  2. Patients will avoid care
  3. Waiting rooms with disappear
  4. Virtual collaboration will improve care fragmentation
  5. Practices will be paperless
     

ENGAGING CHRONICALLY ILL
PATIENTS WITH VIRTUAL CARE

Tuesday, September 22 @ 12 PM CT

Engaging your chronically ill patients isn’t easy, especially during a pandemic. Improving patient engagement, can feel overwhelming when practices across the nation are facing never before seen challenges. Adopting virtual care solutions can help. If you would like to gain greater visibility into your population’s health between visits, improve performance against quality measures and advance clinical outcomes, join us for our upcoming webinar. You’ll discover how chronic care management, remote patient monitoring and annual wellness visits can benefit your chronically ill population and the competitive advantages it can provide your practice.

 

COMPLETING YOUR 2020
RISK ASSESSMENT

Tuesday, September 29 @ 12 PM CT
Most people think about Risk Assessments because of the requirement for MACRA/MIPS - but did you know that HIPAA requires the same assessment? A Risk Assessment is an essential component of HIPAA compliance, and believe it or not, over 80% of the HIPAA fines levied in 2019 were due to an organization's failure to conduct this assessment properly.
 
Join us on September 29th for some tips and tricks on how to get your risk assessment completed before the year is over!