Season 9 - Episode 408 - #TerryTuesday - What's Driving The Issues with EMRs?

Here is the latest episode of The Compliance Guy!

Summary

In this episode of The Compliance Guy, Sean M Weiss and Terry Fletcher discuss various topics related to compliance, telehealth, and revenue cycle management. They emphasize the importance of accurate documentation in medical records, the impact of government shutdowns on telehealth services, and the responsibilities of EMR companies in ensuring accurate data entry. The conversation highlights the consequences of inaccurate documentation and the need for providers to maintain compliance in their practices.

Takeaways

• The government shutdown impacts telehealth services.
• Compliance applies to various aspects of business and healthcare.
• Inaccurate documentation can lead to serious consequences.
• Every medical encounter must support the billed service level.
• EMR systems can default to incorrect coding, causing issues.
• Providers must ensure their documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• The responsibility for medical record accuracy lies with the provider.
• EMR companies may have liability for errors in their systems.
• Documentation should stand on its own without unnecessary coding.
• Providers need to advocate for better EMR functionality.