Here's a look at interesting articles this week from around the country that matter to you.

We have a saying around MediSked that goes:

"We don't have patience for software that calls people patients."   

Too often we see provider agencies evaluating medical or clinical software to implement as their agency wide solution for electronic records.  In almost every case, a provider that implements a clinical EHR to manage their electronic records, workflows, and billing is regretting that choice later on.  You don't provide medical services, or in some cases, even behavorial health services, so why look at software that is certified for managing those types of services?  You shouldn't and here's 4 reasons why.

Here's what's happening this week in the world of HCBS Services around the country 

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a report in March(http://kff.org/medicaid/report/medicaid-beneficiaries-who-need-home-and-community-based-services-supporting-independent-living-and-community-integration/) that discusses some information regarding Medicaid Home and Community Based Services and outlines 9 beneficiary profiles.  These profiles give a good picture into the types of clients served by human service provider agencies and how the services and supports provided assist the individuals to remain in the community.