Ken Terry

Robert Kolodner, MD, has been appointed interim national coordinator for health information technology. He comes to this office, previously occupied by David Brailer, from the Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. While serving the VA as chief health informatics officer, Kolodner helped develop and oversee the VistA electronic health records system and MyHealtheVet, a health portal for veterans.

Ten states have passed laws that require prescriptions to be legible. The question is, have these statutes encouraged physicians to prescribe electronically?

President Bush's order could have unintended consequences for both doctors and plans.

If you're not e-prescribing, here's why you should, and how to get started

Scrutiny is increasing. Here are some real-life examples of how the antikickback statute is being enforced in the healthcare environment.

In an earlier issue, we told you about a patient who wanted a note to get out of work. Here's what you told us you'd do.

Lifestyle issues, an aging workforce, and more women are all affecting physicians’ hours and the number of patients they see.

The bottom line is more income, happier patients and staff, and shorter hours for physcicians, say doctors who've adopted the techniques described in this series.

Income stocks have been out of favor lately. But by balancing your portfolio, they can provide safety in a down market.

Whether it's cereal or health insurance, you're right to wonder whether there's truth in the hype--and to be concerned about what the "improvements" might cost you.

Connectivity vendors promise to reduce your office overhead and improve access to clinical data. They can't fully deliver yet, but they're not just spouting hype, either.

Some physicians admit to treating capitated patients differently from those on fee-for-service. The big question: Is this a bad thing?

Improve access and efficiency, and your patients and staff will have something to smile about. Here's how some medical offices are doing it.

It's roping in more doctors and making up more of their income, our latest survey shows.