Changing Times for LGBT Physicians
As the Supreme Court makes a pair of historic same-sex marriage rulings, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender providers discuss sexuality and their careers.
Why Physician Practices Are Slow to Switch to ICD-10
Only about five percent of medical practices have made big progress with the ICD-10 transition, says a new MGMA report.
iPad Alternatives for Mobile Physicians
As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.
Patients Demand Mobile Healthcare
Patients want their healthcare on the run. Here's how some practices are responding.
Computerized Physician Order Entry Goes Mobile
Thanks to technological advances, and perhaps encouraged by CMS’ EHR Incentive program requirements, CPOE is growing among healthcare organizations.
Twelve Mobile Apps for Your Medical Practice
Got a problem at your practice? There's an app for that. Here's a closer look at some of the best.
Physicians: Should You Accept Patients with Low Paying Health Plans?
Is it ethical to turn away patients with a less-desirable payer?
Book Recommendations for Physicians
Just what the doctor ordered! Check out these 10 suggested reads from your physician peers.
Most Physicians Have EHRs and Are Interested in HIEs
While physician adoption of technology soars, cost is still an ever-looming concern, says a recent survey.
Why Medical Practices Scrimp on EHR Training But Shouldn’t
Training may be one of the biggest barriers to full EHR buy-in from clinicians, study says.
How Mobile E-visits Help Patients, Physicians
In this podcast, one physician discusses the advantages of mobile e-visits, as well as some of the challenges physicians may experience getting started.
What Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Telemedicine Avatar Helps Physicians Better Manage Patient Care
A virtual nurse with remote diagnostic tools promises to save physicians time and money, while improving care.
What to Do When Your Medical Practice Data Is Breached
You've been breached - now what? Here's what to do in that first, all-important 24 hours.
Easy Ways to Boost Medical Practice Staff Morale
Boosting staff morale doesn't necessarily mean providing higher pay. Sometimes a little recognition and fun goes a long way.
Texting Patients Securely at Your Medical Practice
How physicians can text patients and colleagues without landing in hot water with HIPAA regulators.
The Case for Outsourcing RCM at Your Medical Practice
Medical practices and the pros and cons of outsourcing revenue cycle management needs.
Meaningful Use Audits: What Physicians Need to Know
Rob Anthony of CMS provides some clarity to physicians and medical practices on the upcoming meaningful use audits.
Five Meaningful Use Audit Preparation Tips
Attesting for meaningful use? There’s a 5 to 10 percent chance you’ll be audited before you see your first big check.
How to Make Your Medical Practice Greener
Here are some quick and easy suggestions from physicians and practice managers to make your practice more environmentally friendly.
New Revenue Sources for Your Medical Practice
It’s tougher than ever to make a living in medical practice, but there are ways to boost your income while serving your patient’s needs, and without working 18-hour days.
Data Encryption 101 for Medical Practices
What you need to know about encryption, and why you should care.
How Data Analytics Technology Helps Physicians in ACOs
A quick look at two new products in the emerging market for data-analytics tools for doctors.
Five Ways the Sequester Could Affect Physicians
What do the sequester cuts really mean to physician practices? Some potential aftershocks.
Improving Patient Collections Through Technology
How automatic payment technology helped one healthcare organization increase in-office patient payment collections and reduce administrative costs.
Physician Practices and the Shift to ICD-10, EHRs, and Value-Based Care
Should You Charge Patients to Use Your Patient Portal?
To charge or not to charge for portal use is a hotly debated topic among physicians. What to consider.
Getting Started with Online Videos: Tips for Physicians
Video is a great way to market your medical practice, and it's not that hard or time consuming to get started.
15 Things Doctors Hate Hearing Patients Say
Doctors have heard it all. Here's what some of our physician readers said they can't stand hearing from patients.
Mostashari Touts Health IT in Light of Sequester-fueled EHR Program Cuts
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Farzad Mostashari outlined the benefits of health IT for attendees during HIMSS13, and even poked fun at EHR critics.