Practice Technology

Five physicians discuss how the performance of their systems affects their workload, careers, and ability to treat patients.

EHRs don't work well enough.

Getting patient data into their EHR is rated as a major problem. So how are doctors getting the patient data they need when they need it? 

A new health information exchange will include all major EHR vendors. 

Some physicians have resisted electronic health records systems and still rely on paper.

Routinely evaluating patients’ needs in the increasingly on-demand approach to healthcare is critical to success.

Learn the truth about four common misconceptions about the faster, easier, and most cost-effective way to certify.

This technology could have a disruptive effect on the industry in the next five years.

New Chronic Care Management codes cover non-face-to-face communication with patients to monitor their health.

As businesspeople, providers must understand the risks involved in providing telehealth services in other states.

As successful patient management expands to meet digital and lifestyle engagement needs and care continuity demands, technology should enable the transition without adding administrative burden.

Telemedicine can offer many benefits to both providers and patients, but does it actually deliver high-quality care? 

When it comes to telemedicine services, the primary factor affecting reimbursements is legal policy.

True benefit from new technology comes when we understand how to produce and wield the best tools for the broader job of delivering care.

Physicians can benefit from technology as much if not more than other professionals, but physicians can get overwhelmed trying to figure out what kind of technology is best for them.

Despite the benefits of telehealth to consumers, laws designed to protect state healthcare providers and patients often stand in the way.

Physician input is critical in achieving systems that can interact and provide a complete data picture of our patients.

Breakdowns in communication happen frequently in healthcare. Here’s why as well as some solutions.

Two methods are better than one, but nothing is foolproof to stop eager hackers.

With constant changes in healthcare and how much patients are responsible to pay for their care, practices should turn to technology for assistance.

Three physicians share their stories of motivation and innovation to bring new devices to healthcare.

While you may be tempted to bring your shiny new smart speaker to your office, you would be well advised to keep it at home until virtual assistance becomes well acquainted with HIPAA.

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Three simple steps for physicians to reduce the time they spend using the EHR.

One patient’s quest for his medical record leads to a critical question for his physician.

When a security breach occurs, reporting it is essential. But what happens when that breach occurs within your business partner’s system rather than your own?

Fend off hackers with a thorough cyberdefense plan

Three precautions to more effectively protect your practice from potential cyberattacks