Articles

How to Put 3rd Party Retrieval Companies on Your Do Not Call List

When we talk to customers, a common grievance we hear is, “We’re being bombarded by third party retrieval companies wanting to know the status on their records requests. They call… Read More

Analog or eFaxing and HIPAA

We are often asked at ScanSTAT about faxing medical records.  With the changes to HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules from the HITECH Act and the many permutations and combinations of… Read More

When to Release Medical Information from Outside Providers

At ScanSTAT, we are often asked to moderate discussions about Release of Information.  While there are certainly many gray areas of conversation to be enjoyed on this topic, one of… Read More

ROI: Why Streamlined Processes Increase Patient Referrals

Pop Quiz: What is the key to getting more patient referrals at your practice? A.  Healing the ailments your patients came to you to fix B.    Increasing your practice’s focus… Read More

Betty doesn’t have to respond to records requests anymore…now what?

When a practice chooses to outsource release of information (ROI) workflows, and relieves the burden from their staff, they find one of the major benefits is freeing up the staff’s… Read More

Meaningful Use Stage 1: Avoiding Surprises and Lowering Your Risk

The requirements for Meaningful Use attestation began on April 18, which means medical organizations now have some field experience with meeting Stage 1 requirements. Micky Tripathi, President and CEO of… Read More