Practice Technology

Physicians should prepare for uncertainty coming out of Washington, D.C. because President Donald Trump is poised to shake up healthcare policy, says Robert Doherty, senior vice president for governmental affairs and public policy for the American College of Physicians (ACP).

While the widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) among healthcare providers is here, the dramatic boost in efficiency across the healthcare system that was supposed to accompany this shift has yet to be fully realized.

Waves of predictions about the health IT industry roll in at the end of every year. But how accurate were they in 2016?

Physicians have mixed feelings about Donald Trump’s nominee.

Physicians can violate federal law simply by replying to a negative review

A look at apps that can help physicians in the transition to value-based Medicare reimbursement

A small crack is developing in the long-standing federal prohibition against the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) involvement in efforts to improve matching patients with their medical records

Physicians can boost revenue by learning how to correctly use procedural codes unveiled in 2017

Experts urge developers to learn from the mistakes of EHRs

What can be done to make the software safer for patients?

How allowing patients to read notes can strengthen the bond for a physician.

Patients are torn between whether they want their physicians to use technology or not.

A new administration in Washington, D.C., will likely impact federal regulations around EHRs, so physicians should cautiously move forward.

Physicians facing evolving cyberthreats need to evolve their security stance to avoid being weakest link in electronic ecosystem.

Physicians have always had to be keenly aware of changes in healthcare, from new innovations to updated approaches to patient care. But these days, palliative care internist Amy Davis, DO, is also keeping one eye on healthcare policy developments emanating from Washington, D.C.

As you read this, someone somewhere is gaining unlawful entry to hundreds, possibly thousands, of patient records. And it could well be your patients’ data.

A dedication to security efforts is the only way to keep patient data safe from outside threats

Wearable fitness devices such as smartwatches, activity trackers and other biometric sensors continue to grow in popularity. Physicians must determine whether and how to incorporate device-generated data into their practice’s electronic health record (EHR).

​Perhaps you thought it would never happen to an office your size, or that you were protected, but it’s happened anyway.

The technology delivers on some promised benefits, but more progress is needed to maximize its value to practices

My patients' data will be safe, I'm not worried.

Last fall, on a typical busy Monday morning, with add-ons, walk-ins, and a packed schedule, I started to notice my computer network was sluggish and I was getting kicked off of my EHR several times throughout the day. We verified that there was no issue with our internet service provider, so I assumed that the sluggish network was a function of a busy Monday morning.

Nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants have benefited primary care practices with their expertise for years, but they’re now reaching patients virtually, helping primary care practices in the process.

Medicare reimbursement reform efforts bring pros and cons for healthcare technology use

CMS has announced a glitch in the quality reporting measures brought upon by the changes in the ICD-CM (Clinical Modification) and ICD-PCS (Procedural Coding System) updates that went into affect Oct. 1.

Why has health technology been so slow to deliver on its promised benefits to hospitals and physicians?

Going mobile isn’t seamless, but strategic decisions on how to work such devices into workflow practices can yield efficiency gains.

As healthcare shifts from fee-for-service to a model based on quality care, physicians need to make sure their computer systems can keep pace.

The tech giant plans to immerse itself more in healthcare in the years ahead

One of my favorite consultants is an orthopedist. His reports consist of five lines or less.