Practice Technology

When embarking on a revenue cycle automation project, it's prudent to crawl before you walk and then walk before you run.

The Facebook outage is a reminder of how crucial it is for physicians and health care facilities to protect themselves in such an event.

As we move beyond COVID-19, The healthcare industry is just beginning to uncover the impact of delayed cancer screenings and care on oncology outcomes.

Smartphones and tablets are on the rise, while pagers fall out of fashion.

The cyber threat against healthcare businesses is exploding, and here's what you can do about it, on this week's Medical Economics Pulse.

Telehealth technical challenges frustrate many patients

Christopher Hobson, M.D., explains the background, purpose and functioning of HIEs.

Medical practices and health care organizations have data that hackers value.

A breach can hurt profits and reputation, doing long-term damage.

Cybercriminal tactics change regularly, so a response plan needs to reflect that.

The number of apps that integrate with EHR systems is on the rise.

About a quarter of healthcare providers report increased mortality rates due to ransomware.

Every practice should have a detailed plan that outlines what steps need to be taken and in what order if a breach occurs.

Study shows patients more loyal when telehealth is offered as an option.

Digital health companies can provide a model for focusing on preventing chronic disease, promoting informed recovery, and educating patients about their overall health indicators.

Proper implementation of remote patient monitoring can be beneficial for practices and patients.

Don’t let this major IT threat take you hostage.

The agency wants to give clarity to the Health Breach Notification Rule.

We are on the precipice of a data tidal wave in healthcare. Exciting because it can transform lives. Concerning because our healthcare system is not built to deliver this promise.

The drop in use was starkest in the northeast.

Many physicians intuitively suspect that the key to successful chronic disease management and prevention is to encourage sustained behavior change in their patients.

An increased reliance on technology also means easier entry points for cybercriminals.

Hackers have a variety of motivations when it comes to attacking health care targets.

One physician's opinion on what may be coming down the road when it comes to health care.

Over the past year, the rise in telehealth services — as well as the continued spread of COVID-19 variants — has left many patients and PCPs wondering as to whether or not these services will continue expanding in the months, or even years, to come.