Welcome to the inaugural edition of the
Greater St. Louis EHR Roundtable Newsletter!
If you haven't been to one of our luncheons yet, this newsletter is an extension of these great events. There is so much information out there, that we have come together to form a "one stop" update on the most important issues involving EHR today, and better yet, from experts in our geographical area. We sincerely hope you will enjoy reading it and will find it a great source of information, and worth your time. We pledge to share the best and most applicable information, and welcome suggestions of any kind.
In addition, we have a couple of members who love to cook and let's face it-most people like good food! At the end of each issue, we will have a featured "Roundtable Recipe." This month we figured some of us would be eating more salads (if we made a certain "New Years Resolution") so we are featuring an incredible Mayfair salad dressing. This is very close to the top secret one from the original Mayfair hotel that NOBODY gets to copy! Try it and let us know if you like it!
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Health Data Management
Renaissance Pediatics implemented Allscripts HealthMatics Office, our integrated EHR and practice management system, and is seeing remarkable results after only two and a half years. The Chesapeake, Va. practice has been able to increase patient flow, boost its average charge per patient, and improve scheduling of patients with special needs.
For more information, please call K.C. Frank or Ann Grana at DISC at 314-436-2800.
Click here for the full story. |
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What happens to my Data when the Power Goes Out?
After the great power outages of 2006 in St. Louis, a lot of offices were left in the dark and without power for days at a time. When you are planning an EHR implementation, the issue of power is even more critical. Any time you have power issues (i.e. black outs, brown outs and voltage spikes) you risk the loss of data. As we all know that can be worrisome, costly and frustrating, but there are measures that can be taken to minimize the risk of data loss, and equipment damage associated with power issues.
Click here to learn more. |
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Does your EMR help make you money?
With the increased popularity of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), physician practices are looking for efficiencies in paperwork, reduction in transcription cost, increased patient volumes, and ease of refilling medications. All of which are Crucial in the daily work flow and cost containment, but will it help your practice make money? Are you actually getting paid for the work that you do?
Click here to learn more. |
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Financing an EHR
The Business Bank of St. Louis was started for people who believe that banking should still have that “personal” touch. For businesses that seem to get “lost” in larger bank environments. We are not just looking for business, but a business relationship. We believe by helping your business succeed, ours will also be successful. At the business Bank of St. Louis we are dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals by offering you products and services that meet your needs, not selling you the product of the month. The products most used by our Heathcare clients are: Remote Deposit Capture, Courier Service, Lock Box Processing, Online Cash Management, ACH/Payroll Origination, Business Loans, and Lines of Credit. Our motto is “We Come To You”. There is no need for you to have to leave the office when time is so precious.
For more info, please call Kim Manoogian at 314-814-2720. |
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Top 10 Myths of EHRs
Panel Discussion & Luncheon
Thursday, February 15th
11:30am-1:30pm
Missouri Athletic Club
West 1777 Des Peres Rd.
Des Peres, MO 63131 (HWY 270 and Manchester)
Please RSVP by February 7th
Ann Grana
314-541-2220
Ann@disccorp.net
Kim Manoogian
314-333-6338
kmanoogian@bbstl.com
Jeff Ozmon
314-336-3732
jozmon@larsonallen.com
KC Frank
314-436-2800
kc@disccorp.net
Nick LaRosa
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Roundtable Recipe
Mayfair Salad Dressing
1 clove garlic
½ med. Onion
1 stalk celery
3 eggs
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. Accent
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 C. salad oil
1 can anchovies
Mix everything in blender except eggs and oil. Blend and add eggs; blend ½ C. oil. Blend until all is used. |
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