Understanding the Differences Between OHIP Diagnostic Codes and ICD Codes

In the healthcare system, diagnostic coding is essential for standardizing the identification of medical conditions, billing purposes, and effective communication among healthcare providers. In Ontario, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) utilizes its own system of diagnostic codes for healthcare services. These codes, however, are often based on or derived…
AI in Healthcare

The Threat of AI to Admin Staff in Healthcare: What’s the Real Deal?

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a pressing question arises: what happens to administrative staff? Specifically, in areas like medical coding and billing, the potential for AI-driven solutions to take over traditional tasks has sparked both concern and curiosity. The Rise of AI in Medical Billing…
Cloud-based EMR

Cloud-based EMR A Leap Frog Opportunity

According to Statista, 86% of Canadian Physicians have adopted the EMR/EHR systems to move away from paper-based charts and manage day-to-day administrative activities. Usage of EMR/EHR has become an indispensable part of any medical practice across Canada. Over the last decade, Canadian Physicians have been busy adapting traditional EMR/EHR, the…
Rexscribe

RexScribe – Cloud-based Medical Transcription(dictation software)

According to Forbes, physicians spend 49.2% of their time on paperwork, including time spent on EHR/EMR systems. In Canada, three key administrative activities consume significant physician-patient time: Medical Transcription/Dictation Billing IT Services Management, including EMR/EHR operations With regulatory mandates requiring detailed record-keeping for every encounter, physicians often work after hours…