Clinicians who are planning or already have a private practice turn to Electronic Health Record systems as it provides convenience and improved patient and provider interaction and communication. While there’s a lot of benefits we can reap from using the system, we have to take some things into consideration in order to take its full advantage without breaking the bank. Tune in as Doctor TK discusses the 7 things to assess before selecting an EHR system along with tips based on her experience. Not only will you learn from today’s episode but you’ll also get a chance to experience Simple Practice for 30 days free! Check out the link below for more details.
Podcast Goals: * Know the important things to consider before getting an EHR system * Determine if EHR systems are a good investment for you * Learn how it affects your cost in a group practice setting
Episode Timeline: * + A short introduction of EHR system for new private practitioners [00:20]
TIP#1: Assess how many clients you currently have [01:06]
Is EHR a good investment in your early years in private practice? [01:32]
Common reason why clinicians get EHR [02:23]
Is it good to pay for an Electronic Charting System when taking private pay clients? [3:00]
Advantages of using the EHR system when taking insurance clients [03:18]
TIP#2: Assess how you want to send/receive paperwork [03:48]
Determining what type of clientele you have: Would physical papers be best? [03:58]
Considering the system to be mobile compatible [05:12]
Considering the system's time frame to process the paperwork [05:42]
Scheduling insurance clients using EHR system [06:18]
TIP#3: Assess if you want mobile accessibility for yourself and your client [07:29]
Considering your preference in messaging your clients: mobile vs email [08:38]
TIP#4: Consider who does your billing and assess your need to automate the billing process [08:57]
Cons of EHRs’ automated billing feature [09:21]
Creating new claims using Simple Practice’s click feature [10:18]
Considering how much EHRs charge per claim for each submission [10:45]
TIP#5: Assess how you complete your paperwork (e. g. how you obtain information for your intake progress notes treatment planning) [12:17]
Creating paper charts first then moving to online billing: how this benefits you when you start taking insurance clients [12:27]
TIP#6: Assess if you currently provide Telehealth Online Therapy [12:48]
TIP#7: Assess the EHR's charge per clinician when planning to have a group practice [13:47]
Consider adding the EHR charge into your overhead before hiring clinicians [14:46]
Considering the amount of client rate and how much you’re reimbursed to see clients [15:02]
Episode recap [15:33]
Email hello@doctortk.com for inquiries on your private practice [16:30]
Take the Private Practice Quiz for Free! [17:28]
Standout Quotes from Doctor TK: * “If you are attracting older clients in the geriatic field and/or those who are not computer literate or computer savvy, then it may not be a good fit for you.” [03:59] * “You want to take into account how much EHR systems charge per claim because that means more overhead added to your bill. All these EHRs do not include claims, you have to pay like 25 cents per claim / 10 cents per claim, etc.” [11:47] * “If you plan on adding clinicians/interns to your private practice in the next 6 months, look at how much the EHR's charge is per clinician because that will also increase the price for your claims.” [13:47]
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