Practice Technology

Regulators are providing flexibility when it comes to system upgrades, but functionality questions remain

One in four Americans has multiple chronic conditions according to the CDC.

EHRs enable exchange of patient records through health information exchanges, but making the record-sharing work isn’t seamless.

Assigning a “superuser” can help optimize EHR use and minimize disruptions by bringing necessary support skills to your practice.

The same MRI machines that reveal the inner workings of the human body can also expose healthcare professionals to lethal attacks by hackers who use medical devices to infect computer systems with ransomware.

New tools can help grow or run a practice, but be sure they also help the bottom line

The technology is hurting the one group it's supposed to help-doctors.

Time is money, and nowhere is this truer than in the world of healthcare.

Although some patients are already harnessing the capabilities of new and emerging technologies enabled by high-speed internet, others are missing out.

Highlights industry issues, but physicians must take steps to keep their own patients’ data safe.

Health IT experts say technology’s ability to scan data promises significant efficiencies and can improve individualized care.

With a unique voice, good content, patience and consistency, your practice’s social media accounts can become valuable assets.

As if giving your key employees menial tasks isn’t enough to consider outsourcing, the ever-changing landscape of the medical industry should be the deciding factor.

While all of us recognize the advantages of an electronic record in the respect of data retrieval, the risk has become greater because many practices do not secure their network.

Consider these three tips to engage patients while being mindful of the practice’s budget

Electronic health records and portals are not perfect, but they do offer physicians a way to connect with patients

According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, physicians and patients can exchange unsecured emails as long as patients are aware of and accept any potential privacy and security risks.

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.