Practice Technology

Physicians and other experts offered these ideas, from practical improvements for solving today’s problems to visionary suggestions that could dramatically change how they practice.

In today’s world, “internet” and “privacy” feel like opposites that do not belong in the same sentence.

Greater scrutiny of CCM services could be on the way, perhaps even denials. So physicians should ensure they are coding the right way the first time.

Physicians can bill advanced care planning regardless of whether a patient fills out the relevant legal forms, but should review payer contracts to ensure it is a billable service.

CMS and most commercial payers began to pay for TCM in 2013, but physicians continue to see denials. Experts believe there could be several reasons why.

Summer is mosquito season, and in recent years that has meant concern about Zika.

Anyone can design their own EHR. You don't even have to be a programmer to get started. You just have to have ideas and know what you want. The building blocks are already there. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.

The good news is that payment for prolonged services rose in 2017. The bad news is that the feds are taking a closer look at use of these codes.

How well do you know how to utilize Transitional Care Management codes at your practice? Take our quiz and find out.

Social media is becoming more common in physician recruiting, particularly among large practices

There is growing concern that electronic health records (EHRs) will not meet physicians’ needs in a value-based care environment

When it comes to identifying a practice’s top cybersecurity threat, look beyond the hackers and email scammers.

Read on to find out the top industries primary care physicians bring in the revenue.

While small practices now know exactly what “virtual groups” are, will they participate? Even CMS is skeptical of their success in 2018.

Some physicians embrace social media and use it to assist their peers and patients. Here are 10 of the best primary care accounts you should follow.

Formulating what a practice wants to know when evaluating a new system in action can help ensure the best match.

Security experts say small practices remain vulnerable but can take basic steps to help significantly reduce risk.

It’s time for healthcare to learn from other industries and make solutions for physicians available at the touch of a button

Why EHR interoperability remains an elusive goal

Devices generate their own forms of data, most of which aren’t compatible with EHRs

The electronic health record industry might look markedly different than it does today

Experts discuss how the federal government will approach technology during Trump presidency

Using registry data to elevate benchmarking and performance

With the advent of new technologies (particularly those enabling real-time video communication), telehealth is becoming an increasingly common means of providing healthcare services.

Online outlets provide savings, but physician buy-in remains varied

Virtually all primary care physicians engage in coordinated care to some degree, but the extra emphasis placed on it now by healthcare policymakers, along with new reimbursement models and reporting requirements, has primary care doctors looking for ways to improve how they coordinate care.

In smaller practices, the position of security officer is often filled by whoever appears to have the time to fill it.

If you and your team haven’t discussed how social media can be used to grow your practice and get seen in a competitive market, I hope you keep reading. Finding success with social media takes time and energy, but it’s never too late to start building momentum.

Vendors don’t offer identical features and services, leaving physicians to determine which one offers the right fit.

Here’s what features and functions vendors should add to improve their software for physicians.