• Use patient subscriptions. Allow the patients to stay connected with the practice by paying a small amount per day for a subscription.
• Use EHRs to share referral information in a timely manner. This will reduce the administrative back and forth with the referring physician’s staff.
• Use EHRs when insurers request charts. EHRs enable the timely issuance of patient charts and reduce the administrative burden.
• Schedule virtual lunches with pharmacy reps. Practices can save time by scheduling 10 minutes with a pharmacy rep via a video conversation.
• Keep track of Meaningful Use. EHRs should enable the practice to track progress toward meeting the MU criteria.
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