EHR Technology

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

The two companies announced the expansion of their work together, and a few hospitals are already using a new solution involving artificial intelligence.

Scribes are someone who works offsite or in a different area of the practice (i.e., not in the exam room) to document important aspects of the encounter so the physician or other provider can focus on providing patient care and working more efficiently.

Digitizing patient health data was supposed to make it usable for public and population health research. So far, that hasn’t happened.

Although value-based payment models offer several advantages compared with fee-for-service models, practices are sometimes reluctant to try them due to concerns about the additional documentation and workflow changes they require.

The use of scribes can lower the burnout of maintaining electronic medical records.

Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.

Preparedness in the post-pandemic era demands that the healthcare industry disentangle itself from the fax machines, pagers, land lines and other unwieldy implements of a bygone age.

We continue our look at asset protection for physicians in the context of medical malpractice claims with a look at the causes of medical malpractice claims and thinking defensively about diagnosis and documentation.

How technology can aid physicians in returning to focusing on patient care.

The crucial capabilities missing from your EHR.

Insights from MGMA’s Medical Practice Excellence Pathways Conference.

Only when you experiment with different approaches and are willing to embrace change, will you be able to come up with a solution that meets the needs of your practice.

Achieve simplicity, efficiency, and balance in your practice.

Healthcare needs a sophisticated infrastructure in place now and after the pandemic.

The AMA defines “stupid stuff” as everything from irrelevant training requirements, well-intentioned but not useful risk management processes, and overinterpretations of health information requirements.

How data-driven, person-centric care can help us through the end of the COVID-19 crisis.

We can close the elective surgery backlog, but it will require the healthcare industry to embrace new technologies and innovation.

Closing a practice for retirement is a hard decision as it is-here are tips to make closing your doors smoother.

5 essential questions for every practice.

Vendors and developers should not shy away from new visualization techniques.

Vendors and providers must collaborate on improvements, according to researchers.

Tips for creating efficiencies in your systems.

EHRs are increasingly leading to malpractice lawsuits. Here are six issues to avoid.

For most physicians, EHRs are no longer optional. Even though they are challenging, EHRs are not impossible to use. 

Wise and careful use of electronic records can save the day in case of malpractice suits

Storing and accessing patient records can be a big hassle, especially when practices are experiencing a business transition. Learn how to maintain compliance and avoid potential lawsuits.

Now is not the time for physicians to be averse to technology, it’s time for physicians to reclaim their space and reimage how electronic health records can improve the patient experience.

What happens when hackers can get into your system, but you can’t.

Though traditional fee-for-service reimbursement is tied to volume, quality patient care can’t be increased by simply adding more appointments.