Practice Technology

Solutions to the challenge of exchanging patient health data between different electronic health record systems are beginning to emerge.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is renewing its call for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to pay physicians for telephone evaluations, care plan oversight services, and online evaluations.

When it comes to securing and protecting patient health information, physician practices with fewer than 50 providers fared the worst in a recent audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Tired of worrying about lost charges, payment delays, and other errors? Find out how mobile charge capture can prevent bottom line headaches.

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Save time and stay organized by downloading these note-taking apps.

A new study reveals, unsurprisingly, that many healthcare workers spend their time at work on Facebook. But what was surprising was the increase in usage found in one emergency department as it became busier.

More than 31% of medical practices in a recent survey say they're replacing their old electronic health records systems with new ones, citing dissatisfaction as the most frequent reason behind the switch.

Participants in Medical Economics' EHR Best Practices Study share how they use EHRs and other technology to give their patients the personal touch.

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Nearly three-fourths of eligible professionals have registered for the government’s electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs, according to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The federal government has exceeded its goal that 50% of physician practices and 80% of eligible hospitals be using EHRs by the end of this year.

A 613-physician survey from consulting firm Deloitte found that 57% of physicians do not use mobile technology for clinical purposes, such as accessing electronic health records, e-prescribing, or communicating to users.

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Medical Economics interviews Dr. Lyle Dennis, founder of HealthKeep. HealthKeep is a social network for patients and doctors. [VIDEO]

The Plustek D430 scanner from Plustek Technology Inc. is designed to help practices transition patient registration documents to electronic health record systems.

If you are purchasing an electronic health record system for the first time or are considering switching systems, assess the needs of the practice and then consider the different system platforms (cloud- or SAAS-based or server-based).

Registries can help small family and internal medicine practices track and monitor data to improve care of patients with chronic illnesses.

The Glide HD from Ergotron is a low-profile, height-adjustable display wall mount.

The requirements of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule make it more important than ever for practices to encrypt patient health information.

[VIDEO] Primary care doctors earn hospitals more revenue than specialists, 44% of eligible providers have received EHR incentives, and more.

Forty-four percent of the nation's eligible providers have received electronic health records incentive payments from the federal government, according to CMS.

Doctors may change their behavior if aware of test costs, a search engine for rare diseases, why healthcare cost growth has slowed, more.

A new app lets patients tailor healthcare information for multiple individuals, obtain healthcare tips, create personal health alerts, keep track of medical check-ups and vaccinations, and learn about benefits and services covered under the Affordable Care Act.

Medicare implementation of ICD-10 is on track for the October 2014 compliance date, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will continue to work in partnership with industry to assist all healthcare segments-and especially small providers-with making a successful transition from ICD-9.

One of the participants in Medical Economics' EHR study discusses the hazards and successes of his EHR implementation and a vendor change.

With a national EHR system, you can seize the opportunity to help establish the appropriate standard of care, one that opens up a new era of patient care while also setting reasonable parameters on what a healthcare provider should be responsible for when an errant entry lurks in the medical file.

Physicians and their practice managers are starting to see that complying with recent laws and mandates will require a greater use of information technology (IT) and are exploring the pros and cons of using a single vendor versus multiple vendors for their IT needs.