blueEHR v2.0, the “Health IT as a Service” (HITaaS), is now ONC Certified as a 2015 Meaningful Use EHR System ZH Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of Health IT solutions, announced today that blueEHRTM, the Electronic Health Solution that del

  blueEHR raises the bar for Integrated Care and Behavioral Health EHR systems with their Health IT Platform as a Service that delivers a malleable, comprehensive and extensible solution. "blueEHR understands the key drivers of an inte

Roche Diabetes Care’s Global Head of Finance, Judith van Walsum, joins the Board of ZH Healthcare, the creators of blueEHR: HITaaS™ BETHESDA, MD. OCTOBER 25, 2018: ZH Healthcare, Inc., pioneers in Health IT as a Service with its product

Bethesda, MD September 27, 2018 - ZH Healthcare, pioneers in Health IT as a Service (HITaaS®), with its product blueEHR® and CarePortMD announced today an agreement for the use of ZH Healthcare’s blueEHR® HITaaS® platform in the CarePortMD ro

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 16, 2018 - ZH Healthcare, Inc. announced today that blueEHR, its flexible, modular electronic health record (EHR) and eHealth platform solution, more than doubled its SaaS revenue in 2017. Additionally, it reported reaching and exce

In today’s day and age, it’s fair to say that immunizations could be one of the most costly aspects of pediatric healthcare (and perhaps healthcare overall). The cost of vaccinations has skyrocketed in the last decade. In 1986, the average cost t

Artificial intelligence has been the stuff of stories for years - it’s a buzzword that has infiltrated conversations about technology in all industries. Thought leaders have lauded the possible uses of AI in chat bots, virtual assistants, when inte

On October 12, 2017, President trump issued an Executive Order that alters some of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a Obamacare.  The objective is stated as “promoting healthcare choice and competition across t

Ideally, an EHR manages any messages sent between the patient and the doctor through patient portals or telephone calls; messages about the care coordination between the provider facility or outside providers; referrals and feedback; incoming lab

EHR System usage is cited as one of the causes increasing burnout in healthcare providers, which could lead to a number of other issues like “rise in unprofessional behaviour, a drop in patient satisfaction and a greater chance that a doctor will m

More than 300 million people around the world suffer from depression. 264 million suffer from anxiety. Today, our society is gradually chipping away at the stigma surrounding mental health and illness. It’s becoming an increasingly important focus

An EHR is meant to help and ease the lives of doctors. According to a recent study by the Annals of Family Medicine, they’re having the opposite effect. During an 11.4 hour workday, primary care physicians end up spending 5.9 hours on EHR related t

Bethesda, MD., Sept. 18, 2017 -- ZH Healthcare announced that blueEHR, the company’s customizable eHealth solution, has been selected by Sanford Health to implement specialized EHR solutions in clinics globally, starting with Africa

[caption id="attachment_9229" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Me in front of the Capitol building in 2009. My son was studying US history in high school and I wanted him to see it with his own eyes.[/caption]   By: Shameem Hameed Today

  Natural disasters can’t be avoided. Sometimes they come at us when we least expect it. They wreak havoc and then leave us to pick up the pieces. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma brought this issue to the forefront: during a storm, or, reall

When the government passed MACRA in 2015, our law makers moves away from pay-for-performance programs that focus on volume of care, and adjusted to reemphasize quality of care instead. The regulation establishes standards that, if done properly, can

Every practice is different. Every patient is different. And yet the healthcare tech industry tries to apply the same few solutions to every practice, provider and patient. This issue presents itself in a few different ways but for the sake of our re

What if we lived in a world where no matter your background, where you lived,  or what your income, you could get the best healthcare a doctor could provide? What if, just because you didn’t have internet, it didn’t stop a doctor from having

Stealth, secrecy, cool code names. These are all things you would find in a Bourne movie - and they’re also things that you would find when in Amazon’s quiet, exploration into the EHR market. “Amazon has started a secret skunkworks lab dedi

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 17, 2017 -- ZH Healthcare recently reported a significant increase in provider use of blueEHR, the company’s fully-customizable Electronic Health Records (EHR) and electronic health platform. The company notably expanded system

We’ve been writing about the gender gap in the tech field for – by now – decades, but the last few days have seen a dramatic resurgence in the conversation. If you haven’t heard of the male Google employee who wrote and circulated a 10-pa

Healthcare, like many other industries, is going through a transformation as technology becomes more affordable and big data becomes more useful. As a result, this healthcare IT crossover has led to several relatively new regulations that force provi

On June 26, Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a huge opportunity for community health centers across the United States - $195 million of an opportunity. The funding is specifically allocated and meant for community health organizations to exp

  We understand that healthcare technology - let alone electronic health records - is a niche field. Regardless, there are giants within our industry who were revolutionizing this kind of tech from the start. Their work has a big impact on th

“How do I motivate my team in a positive way?” I’ve received this question from a number of our team leads and, although I did reply from a lot of my own experience, this most recent time the question really made me wonder what motivates our

  Patient portal is essential for patient engagement and patient engagement is integral to successful healthcare management. Giving patients access to their own health data means that doctors’ practices and hospitals can prioritize care

  [caption id="attachment_8983" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A comprehensive EHR software application would revolutionize the device and the user experience.[/caption] The EHR business is one of the fastest growing businesses in the w

[caption id="attachment_8973" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] EHR Systems Security is a vital part of health data security[/caption] What if someone gets a hold of your banking information? What if your account passwords are stolen? These are wo

[caption id="attachment_8447" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Decoding Meaningful Use will improve implementation and optimization of an electronic health records system.[/caption] During EHR implementation, it can become confusing to successfull

[caption id="attachment_8378" align="aligncenter" width="700"] blueEHR is one of the first advanced electronic health records that is modular in nature, which allows you to completely customize your EHR experience.[/caption] Electronic health reco

[caption id="attachment_8329" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Understanding the difference between EHR and EMR systems can help clarify a medical practice's technological needs to best serve its patients. [/caption]   EHR and EMR have bee

Look for the blueEHR electronic healthcare solution, powered by ZH Healthcare,in the Innovation Zone at Booth #7785 Kiosk 11 on the HIMSS17 exhibit floor in Orlando, Fla. McLean, Virginia (February 10, 2017)–ZH Healthcare brings blueEHR, a flexi

The advent of electronic health records (EHR) systems was built on a foundation of improving patient care. Establishing infrastructures that support highly accurate patient data, closing gaps in communication between healthcare providers, and securel

Launch of blueEHR brand unites blueEHR and HITaaS™ to enhance the power of world-leading malleable and customizable EHR and health IT platform for health organizations of all sizes. McLean, VA–January 6, 2017 –ZH Healthcare, a global provide

Every component of a successful electronic medical records system implementation requires a thoughtful, strategic approach. Naturally, this includes EMR training, and one of the best places to start is to establish roles

EHR systems did not appear overnight. Since the Institute of Medicine's strong endorsement of computerized medical records in 1991, developers and providers have worked closely to employ the use of information technology to improve patient care. Mode

Every component of a successful electronic medical records system implementation requires a thoughtful, strategic approach. Naturally, this includes EMR training, and one of the best places to start is to establish roles and expectations for all part

The importance of end-user training cannot be over emphasised for a successful electronic medical records system implementation. While this information is nothing new, administrators and providers may still find it difficult to determine when EMR tra

It can be difficult for a healthcare organization to estimate the cost of an EMR implementation, let alone individual components such as training. However, the ability to predict and estimate EMR training costs can immensely influence training road m

Transitioning to a new EMR system is more than simply swapping hardware or adding computers to exam rooms; it changes the way you do healthcare. But despite the well-known importance of a thoughtfully designed implementation process, end-user trainin

More than ever before, healthcare organizations and medical practices have access to resources and evidence-based EMR training programs developed from years of implementations across the globe. These insights contribute to best practices in EMR train

  Electronic health record (EHR) systems are an enormous investment. This investment comes in the form of time, labor, and of course, money. Whether a medical practice chooses to host an on-site EHR system or subscribe to a web-based system,

Whether for practice administrators, health records system vendors, or providers themselves, anyone in the medical community affected by EHR systems should keep an eye on cost-affecting industry trends. The reason is simple. Predicting EHR Cost impac

Typically speaking, technological advancement drives down costs.  This trend leaves many in the medical profession scratching their heads as to why EHR systems still cost so much. It is important to understand this phenomenon to both adequately prep

Typically speaking, technological advancement drives down costs.  This trend leaves many in the medical profession scratching their heads as to why EHR systems still cost so much. It is important to understand this phenomenon to both adequately prep

Choosing to adopt a SaaS (Software as a Service) EHR model has significant benefits over implementing your EHR using in-house technology and servers. This is particularly true for smaller practices. But not all models of web based EHR services are

Following the implementation of an electronic health records (EHR) system, EHR optimization should be the next critical objective for a medical practice. One way to plan a road-map for optimization is to generate benchmarks. Below are three import

Customizing an EHR system can be one of the best ways to improve workflow and efficiency in a medical practice. But the impact of designing and implementing tailored systems doesn't end at providers and their staff; a well-planned and implemented EHR

Customizing an EHR can offer incredible benefits to a medical practice, but it is critical to understand the cost-benefit analysis of customization before implementation for the benefit of the practice and the health of its patients. Customization

One of the most critical steps in mapping an ideal EHR system is to evaluate processes and workflow in a medical practice. A thorough and well-defined process map lays the foundation for the tools, features, and modules an EHR system will need to ele

Like any practice-wide implementation, a successful electronic health system relies on leadership and coordination. Because an EHR system impacts an entire practice, an effective leadership team should comprise a number of individuals from practice a

Electronic health records shouldn't be frustrating. However, many providers are finding themselves disappointed or aggravated by EHR systems that don't provide the tools they need to support the very best care for their patients. In fact, the Amer

While the primary function of an EHR is self explanatory, there are myriad uses of your EHR data that can be tapped by a medical practice. Tools that put data to work can be beneficial not only for patients, but can improve the functionality, efficac

The concept of healthcare and EHR data ownership carries many implications for patients, providers, and medical practices. While experts agree that EHR vendors do not own the data, this has not prevented vendors from winning court disputes that resul

It's common knowledge that the EHR Data Backup for your medical practice is critical for protecting against devastating losses of patient data in the event of a natural disaster, system glitch, or hardware failure. But practices should go further th

EHR Data Migration can look daunting. But there are many reasons a practice may wish to migrate its EHR data. But even after weighing costs and benefits of porting data elsewhere, some practices choose to avoid a potentially beneficial migration bec

Gathering EMR implementation lesson learned from other practices EMR implementation projects is a way to ensure you are not making the same mistakes. If your small medical practice has finally committed to an EMR implementation, you must now do yo

As the medical sector moves into a new age of digital patient data, the transition brings with it a crop of new challenges for medical practitioners to overcome and new questions to be answered. Among the most confounding questions is that of EMR pat

Every person loves technology just because it makes your life easy. Each day a new problem is discovered, a solution is also researched for. This is how the tech world is growing each day. Just like the synapses connecting neurons in the human body,

In the world of big data and analytics it is important that every sector gets a sip of ‘being data-driven’. The global market is looking for space which will increase their reach and reduce pressure in utilizing resources in a cost efficient way.

Telemedicine benefits when your patients are remotely located, you have a unique expertise or you want to add a secondary service to your medical group. The concept of tele-health is spreading faster than expected and the American College of Physici

Linking high blood pressure and cognitive impairment. The National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is launching a public health education campaign named ‘Mind your risks’ to create aware

Dear ZH Healthcare Stakeholders, As I sit to write my first formal letter to you I was wondering how to characterize the year that passed.  2015 was a very energetic year for us with focused activity on several fronts.  ZH Healthcare had tremend

The Middle East and Arabs have been part of American politics for the better part of the last 100 years. We have influenced the course of their history like no other nation, and they have influenced our foreign policy substantially for almost the sam

It is important to comply with HIPAA for medical providers and medical groups because non compliance can cost fines of up to $50,000 or more for a violation. As per HHS’ OCR (Office of Civil Rights) which implements HIPAA, correction actions are

In February 2015, around 80 million people were affected by healthcare data breach at Health insurer Anthem. In January same year 11 million patient data was compromised at the Premera BlueCross BlueShield. Recently more than 10 million protected

You know it is complicated to run a medical practice, try to follow the innumerable rules and regulations and supervise the medical billing staff all by yourself. The administrative task of a well maintained medical group takes away the valuable time

Total health expenditure increases as millions obtain coverage and the cost of prescription drug increases; spending growth remains at low rates as seen prior to the Affordable Care Act Per-capita health spending increased by 4.5 percent in 2014 and

President Obama on Monday signed into law the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act, which makes it easier for eligible professionals and hospitals to apply for hardship exemptions from Meaningful Use electronic health record requirements.

If you want to know about the practice profitability Index sentiments of over 5000 physicians in the United States, here are few points: Physicians are starting to feel more positive about their business profitability. It is true that there are ma

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has finalized rules on how the agency will pay beneficiaries for services provided by physicians and health care professionals in 2016. This reflects CMS’s commitment to value, quality and patient

This is a statement from Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases on the National Diabetes Month. November is National Diabetes Month and November 14 was World Diabetes Day. In significanc

CMS recently released a final rule that specifies criteria that eligible professionals (EPs) meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The final rule’s provisions encompass 2015

  ZH Healthcare won the contract to provide a cloud based Hospital Management System to the Rural Institute of Medical Science.  blueEHR-HITaaS (Health IT as a Service) is now available to clinics and hospitals globally. Today, October 1

Seniors and people with disabilities will have continued access to a wide range of Medicare health and drug plans in 2016 Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare Advantage premiums will remain stable

On October 1, the entire healthcare industry will adopt the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases—ICD-10. ICD-10 is moving from 13,000 to 68,000 codes (and this does not include procedures). Clinicians need to understand the

The deadline  for the implementation of the ICD-10 code set is October 1, 2015. The AMA and other physician organizations have been campaigning for a grace period with regard to payment of claims that are not “perfectly coded” in ICD-10. Physici

The American Medical Association (AMA) strongly supports efforts for new legislation responding to the depths of doctors' dissatisfaction with the federal government's Meaningful Use program. The bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers from North

In the first 3 years the system has saved $820 million from flowing into the wrong hands CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has reported that the agency’s Fraud Prevention System (FPS) has prevented fraudulent Medicaid payment in th

Patient no-shows are one of the most vexing issues in managing a medical practice. When a patient doesn’t cancel in advance with adequate notice or simply doesn’t show up for their appointment, the practice loses a block of billable time they cou

Stage 3 of Meaningful Use, more than 25% of a healthcare provider’s patients must actively engage with their electronic health records, presumably via a patient portal in most cases. Many of the inefficiency problems plaguing doctors and hospitals

Meaningful Use of electronic health records (EHR) began as a goal of the 2009 Hitech Act. Healthcare providers were instructed to not simply adopt EHR, but to leverage EHR as a tool for improved efficiency and, ultimately, superior patient care. A to

SECURITY When dealing with highly sensitive patient records security should be your number one concern. A do it yourself approach is not recommended.  If one were to ask on the message board what the HIPAA requirements are for security, you would g

A certain doctor’s practice had been using EHR software for many years; they had been paying a pretty penny too.  For their own reasons they wanted to change their software. They were going to brave the uncertain and scary world of transitioning t

On New Year’s Day, I bought myself a double espresso at a Starbucks using their app. You see, a couple of days ago I had lost my credit cards and cash. I had no cash or credit cards in my possession and still I was able to pay for a variety of thin

Recently, news broke in Modern Healthcare about the “American Medical Association calling for an overhaul of a federal program to test and certify electronic health-record systems for suitability in the EHR incentive-payment program. Its request h

Being the lead developer of OpenEMR,  I field calls on a daily basis from people who want to implement the open source EMR.  As part of the due diligence to discover and deliver the best possible outcome for the client I give them different options

When you consider a new EMR, it’s natural to focus on the software and the technology. However, it’s important to remember the people who will be using the system. Your practice might as well be throwing money down a hole if the staff members don

In my previous blog I wrote about the unenviable position of the physicians community in the United States. Continuing in that vein, I want to give you this image of how impossible their position is. Most doctors are small business owners. So they no

Rumors about the death of OpenEMR are greatly exaggerated Recently I found an article online that posed the question, “Will OpenEMR die?”  The author was trying to explain why he chose to cut his own path into developing a proprietary EMR. 

“Hey, the EHR market is saturated, we don’t really think there is any play left there,”  this comment came from a reputable VC in the healthcare industry.  And I sat there wondering what it is that he is talking about.  Every single day

Quality health care isn’t always affordable to those that need it. Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and free health clinics provide services to nearly 20 million patients in under served populations. Delivering high quality patient care o

A patient portal is one of the important features for an Electronic Medical Records system.  ZH Healthcare is proud to present an offsite patient portal that is secure and boasts features that are state of the art.  ZH Healthcare’s Patient Portal

WHAT IS EMR INTEROPERABILITY? EMR Interoperability is the ability to effectively communicate health information electronically.  There are two fundamental components.  The first is the ability to securely transport the data and the second is the

When choosing an electronic health record (EHR) system, providers have the choice of hosting the software on their own network (client-server) or an EHR system where the software is hosted on a remote server accessed through the Internet (cloud-b

Due in part to government incentives, many small medical practices are switching from storing paper records to keeping electronic copies of their patients’ medical records in a computer system. These systems are called Electronic Medical Records (E