VCC may sound like new college basketball conference, but it’s actually a term that could be adversely affecting your practice’s revenue without your knowledge. Moreover, there’s now something you can do about it.
First, let’s define the term. The acronym, VCC, stands for “virtu...
A frequently asked question when referrals are made is, “What is my duty as the referring physician to ensure that the patient keeps his/her appointment with the consultant?” Many physicians do a good job of tracking labs and diagnostic tests, but they do not think about tracking appointment...
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw
A recurring theme in SVMIC newsletters, seminars, etc. is the importance of effective communication. The emphasis is often centered around communicating with patients, but th...
Health Information Accessibility, Interoperability, and Information Blocking
While there were likely earlier efforts, the policy of increasing health information exchangeability and system interoperability was stated over 25 years ago in the enactment of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ac...
