Networks Basics for Medical Professionals
Defining WANs and LANs By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA Depending on whether the practice is housed in one or multiple-office locations and there is a need to connect multiple computers, either a local area...
View ArticleReviewing Medical PDAs
Physician Use Growing Slowly By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA Handheld personal digital assistants (PDAs), such as Palm Pilot M130, 500 or 515, Sony Clie, Visor Prism or Pro, Psion, RIM Blackberry, Zaurus,...
View ArticleISP Primer for Physicians
Understanding Basic Access and Connectivity By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA To connect with an Internet service, the medical office will need a computer, modem, telephone line and software. The modem,...
View ArticleADSL – DSL Primer for Physicians
Asynchronous Data Subscriber Line versus Digital Subscriber Loop By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA Asynchronous Data Subscriber Lines ADSL is a very fast digital line provided by the telephone company. If...
View ArticlePhysician Use of the Internet
The Slow Evolution of a Healthcare Tool By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA The Internet is a constantly evolving service that continues to grow at an exponential rate, especially in physician practices....
View ArticleSetting Up a Medical Practice Web Site
Establishing Healthcare Presence on the Internet By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA Many physician practices are interested in creating their own Web sites to provide information about their practice to...
View ArticleHealth Information Technology Security and Encryption
Understanding the Risks of eMRs and Internet Connectivity By Carol S. Miller; RN, MBA E-mails, PDA data, and Internet connectivity, unless encrypted, can be read by anyone. Therefore, if these items...
View ArticleIntroducing Carol S. Miller BSN MBA
Our Newest Thought-Leader By Ann Miller RN MHA [Executive-Director] Carol S. Miller BSN, MBA, PMP has an extensive healthcare background in operations, business development and capture in both the...
View ArticleA Review of HIPAA EHR Security Regulations
Focus on the Hospital Industry By Carol S. Miller BSN MBA With the implementation of EMRs, Internet access, intranet availability throughout the hospital and physician complexes, as well as from home...
View ArticleClarifying Some NPI Number Mis-Understandings
The NPI Number: What is is – How it works? By Carol S. Miller RN, MBA The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a HIPAA Administrative Simplification Standard that provides a unique identification for...
View ArticleSome Modern Issues Impacting Hospital Revenue Cycles
By Carol S. Miller RN CPM MHA By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™ “Collectively the healthcare industry spends over $350 Billion to submit and process claims while still working with cumbersome...
View ArticleOn Criminal Penalties for Acts Involving Federal Healthcare Programs
“Knowingly and Willfully” [By Carol S. Miller RN MBA] Individuals and entities are prohibited from “knowingly and willfully” making false statements or presentations in applying for benefits or...
View ArticleSome Modern Issues Impacting Hospital Revenue Cycles
By Carol S. Miller RN CPM MHA By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP “Collectively the healthcare industry spends over $350 Billion to submit and process claims while still working with cumbersome...
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