Practice Technology

Automating administrative tasks can free doctors to focus on patients’ needs

Recent actions are important, but are ‘just a drop in the bucket’ compared to primary care challenges.

Administration pushes for vaccines and boosters for the fall.

Software that boosts patient care is great, but who is going to foot the bill?

As lawmakers consider future of funding, study reports video visits provided quality care across 13 of 16 measures.

Working from home offers flexibility for staff, gateway for cyberattacks.

The move to digital care is a process.

Physicians, nurses, other staff facing growing number of threats.

Six strategies for profitability with new payment models

Survey shows that patients are dealing with so many phone scams that they miss calls from their doctors because the number isn’t identified

Though providers probably can use any type of medical software, the financial resources they are able to invest in medical solutions differ significantly based on the type of practice.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to issues such as patient access to care, and it accelerated existing technology and innovative options, including telemedicine and remote patient monitoring.

How should your practice be raising patient awareness about the care and services you provide?

Potential $1 million fines are possible for physicians and health care providers who won’t share patient electronic health information.

Even during market disruptions, physicians need to create efficiencies, cut costs, and boost financial stability.

Understanding the different types of hypertension and leveraging remote patient monitoring can mean the right care intervention.

Hospitals that use EHRs have better outcomes than those that do not

Researchers say data debunk “myths” that hold back widespread electronic interaction between physicians, patients.

By adopting digital tools that deliver more flexibility and transparency to patients, providers can increase the chances of receiving prompt patient payments

An interview with Change Healthcare's Arien Malec about public health, EHRs and building a better system.

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Emerging technology helps ensure best practices while reducing costs of care

Rise of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic reveals flaws, but there’s potential to improve the patient experience.

Patients prefer virtual appointments for common ailments, but question the quality of care

Federal agency outlines potential vulnerabilities in cutting-edge technology.

Population health strategies that offer a holistic approach can be effective in addressing inefficiencies.

Technology can support processes for relief in a tight labor market.

There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.

Nearly 90% experienced at least one attack in the past year, at an average cost of more than $1 million per attack