Even as patient records have been digitized and communication systems have evolved, the healthcare industry still depends on fax to send and receive vital information. Recent data suggests 46% of healthcare facilities still rely on paper fax to exchange information with other providers in the absence of an EHR, according to a survey facilitated by […]
When Piedmont Health took a supercharged path to growth, increasing from six hospitals to 26 in a 10-year period, the health system’s approach to bringing new facilities into the fold could be summed up in six words: “Integrate fast. Then, bring the technology.” A phased strategy to technology adoption during a rapid period of growth […]
Nine out of 10 physicians say prior authorization negatively impacts patients’ clinical outcomes, according to an American Medical Association (AMA) survey. As the volume of prior authorization requests rises, physicians and patient advocates say the problem is only getting worse. In fact, a New York Times opinion piece describes prior authorization as “medical injustice disguised […]
Bashing fax has almost become a luxury belief in healthcare, but the reality is that digital fax remains essential for many providers. When we as an industry fail to recognize that reliance on digital fax is necessary for these “digital have-nots,” like post-acute care facilities, mental health clinics, birthing centers and substance use disorder clinics, […]
Imagine if one fax, sent off the cuff, had the power to change the course of your life. Sending a fax transmission that doesn’t follow federal regulations could lead the agent responsible to a fine of up to $50,000, as well as up to a year of jail time. And there’s a good reason for this […]
