Practice Technology

Telehealth is finally getting the attention it deserves

How to train staff to fend off hackers or data breaches.

Any talk about cybersecurity in healthcare will undoubtedly cover one or more of a hacker’s favorite tactics: Ransomware, phishing, or exploiting poor device security.

Kevin Johnson, a professional "ethical" hacker and CEO of Secure Ideas, sits down with Medical Economics to discuss what physicians and healthcare organizations can do better to defend against cyber threats.

How to keep your patients and your staff healthy

The struggle to merely access quality health services for the 15 to 20 percent of patients who live in rural areas across the United States remains real, leading to frustration and serious health consequences.

Weigh in on the ongoing debate about the ownership of medical records. Who do you think should control them? 

A new report details the scope of the ransomware problem since 2016.

Research shows providers' online reputation plays an important role in making an appointment. 

The pace of change is accelerating in ways that we haven’t seen before.  Here's some predictions for what’s coming our way.

What’s needed is a tool that leverages the latest technology to deliver better usability, flexibility, and value, designed by clinicians who truly understand the healthcare workflow. For patients, an EHR should provide a patient portal that integrates data into a clinical registry, allowing access to all their data in a single location.

Many physicians are unhappy with their EHRs. But how do you know when it’s time to change?

By embracing two-way texting as a communication channel for patient engagement, practices can achieve significant improvements throughout their operations.

Medical Economics sat down with Andrew Pecora, MD, to discuss why EHR data sharing is so difficult, and potential solutions to this complex issue

Can EHRs be fixed? The government thinks they can. We talk to Andrew Pecora, MD, about how to improve EHR usability

These days, cyberthreats are so common that the question is no longer if an attack will occur, but when.

More than 1,000 physicians told us what they think about their EHR systems

The government has a plan. Will it work?

Telehealth solves many challenges by enabling easy, convenient contact between patients and physicians

There are ways to boost your practice's efficiency and profit to ensure your staff is not overwhelmed

Why physicians must have a role in transforming and selecting their EHRs

How portals help patients take ownership of their own health

The IoMT could potentially make managing chronic conditions more efficient and more cost-effective. But first physicians have to learn what these devices are and how they can be used safely and effectively.

How a more thoughtful EHR can deliver a better experience for both sides.

From booking first appointments to follow-ups and final billing, providers should consider how they can make the patient experience better. 

A survey of 2,428 U.S. consumers and 158 physicians conducted by consulting firm EY found that both groups want to embrace new technology that improve engagement.

Machine learning technologies offer providers opportunities to address rising risk and deliver better care.

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform and improve healthcare in three areas: the drug and device supply chain, medical staff credentialing, and EHRs.

What patients want is a single and rewarding patient experience across all touchpoints, which can be best achieved by following these hybrid communication best practices.