A new study profiling how five physician practices successfully overcame their e-prescribing challenges has determined that the common thread among them was that each had carefully moved through three phrases: planning, implementation and use of the systems.

Check out the article here http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/successful-erx-requires-three-phased-approach?topic=01,11

Meritel Group has 360 degree Technology Solutions to help practices through all three phases of ePerscribing implementation without slowing down workflow. If you have any questions or to schedule a free Technology Assessment call 877 265 6578 x 206 or nick.rudowyj@meritelgroup.com

The government’s investment in electronic health records could result in a major pay off when it comes to boosting quality of care, according to new research of 500 primary care physicians.

The study was published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Based in the Cleveland area and involving more than 27,000 adults with diabetes, it found that those in physician practices that used EHRs were significantly more likely to have healthcare and outcomes that align with accepted standards than those whose doctors rely on paper records. Improvements in care and outcomes over a three-year period also proved greater among patients in EHR-equipped practices.

The study’s findings were striking, even after researchers statistically accounted for differences between EHR and paper-based practices in the characteristics of their patients.

Check out the article here: http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/study-cleveland-docs-demonstrates-ehr-incentives-can-generate-quality-related-roi?topic=01,08,19

If you have not yet chosen an EMR vendor, Meritel Group offers consultative advice to help you in selecting a vendor that is able to provide a qualified and certified EMR system. Let the professionals at Meritel Group assist you in making the right EMR solution and hardware decisions that meet the needs of your practice.

Call us today for a FREE technology assessment or more information at 877-265-6578 x 206, or fax us at 734-322-0235, Attn: Sales.

The ‘Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010′ has extended the increased limits through the end of tax year 2011. Unless it is extended, the Section 179 Deduction phases out after 2012, so if you want to take advantage of the higher limits in the 2011 tax year, you need to act before the end of this year.

What is section 179?

US Tax Code Section 179 is the equipment expense deduction that allows businesses to treat the purchase of qualifying property as an expense, rather than a capital expenditure. Property can include Computer Hardware, Networking Equipment, most Software, and other types of tangible assets.

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software (off the shelf), up to $500,000, purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income.

Who Qualifies for Section 179?

All businesses that purchase, finance, and/or lease less than $2 million in new or used business equipment during tax year 2011 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction. If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable.

How do I make this work for me?

For more information regarding Section 179, contact your tax advisor, or visit www.irs.gov. For more information on a FREE ASSESSMENT of your computers, networks, software and phone systems contact Meritel Group at 1-877-265-6578 x 206 and nick.rudowyj@meritelgroup.com.

Meritel Group is proud to partner with RT- MediBus Technologies.

MediBus is a 2011/2012 certified ONC-ATCB next generation clinical cycle management system. The heart of the MediBus system is a web browser based Electronic Health Record (EHR) and a state of the art application fabric, which integrates, interacts and intelligently analyzes data.

MediBus can offer you these benefits:

Complete Integration - MediBus is designed to completely integrate with existing PM, RIS, PACS and other medical software.

Intelligent Design – Learns your preferences and common uses and adjusts to streamline your workflow.

Portability of EHR – Designed and engineered to be a secure cloud based EHR enabling you to access it from any computer and most devices with internet connectivity.

Usability - Designed by physicians for physicians from the ground up with a focus on ease of use and customization.

Customizable – Widget-based architecture and templates enables user to see data where you want it, when you want it and how you want it.

No Modules Required – Template based architecture allows it to be easily customized to any medical specialty.

Easy to navigate User Interface – High individual customization and seamless integration of Clinical Cycle Management make it a can’t do without asset.

No Large Upfront Investments – The SaaS (Software as a Service) model of delivery allows you the benefits of EHR without the cost associated with traditional server based solutions.

If you have any questions or want to a schedule a FREE technology assessment or EMR Demo call us today for more information at 877-265-6578 x 206

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services attestation system is to be available April 18 so healthcare providers can verify that they are meaningful users of certified electronic health records (EHRs).The launch of the online attestation system marks the beginning of the activities that will result in payments under the CMS Medicare EHR Incentive Program for physicians and hospitals that qualify.

To receive a Medicare incentive, providers must confirm that they have fulfilled the certified technology and quality objectives for meaningful use. CMS will begin in May to issue payments.

For stage one of meaningful use, providers have a 90-day reporting period. To assure that providers start their reporting period in time to attest and receive a Medicare payment in 2011, Physicians should start their 90-day period by Oct. 1.

Check out the article here: http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/cms-open-meaningful-use-attestation-april-18

If you have not yet chosen an EMR vendor, Meritel Group offers consultative advice to help you in selecting a vendor that is able to provide a qualified and certified EMR system. Let the professionals at Meritel Group assist you in making the right EMR solution and hardware decisions that meet the needs of your practice.

Call us today for a FREE technology assessment or more information at 877-265-6578 x 206, or fax us at 734-322-0235, Attn: Sales.

Meritel Group will be attending the Saginaw Valley State University 2011 Spring University Wide Employment and Networking Fair on Friday April 15^th 2011 from 12pm- 3pm . Bring your resume and talk with Kristen Spedding about exciting opportunites with Meritel Group. We hope to see you there.

Saginaw Valley State University

7400 Bay Road University Center

Saginaw, MI 48710

Meritel Group, 360 Healthcare Technology Solutions, is attending the 2011 MSMS House of Delegates Event
Friday, April 29^th – Saturday, April 30^th, 2011 at the Radisson Plaza and Hotel, Kalamazoo MI.

Where Steven E. Newman, MD, will be installed as the 146^th President of MSMS during the annual House of Delegates meeting in Kalamazoo.

Nick Rudowyj and Kristen Spedding look forward to talking to you at this important event.