HIMSS

CMS says that its goal is to get a 90 percent participation rate with MACRA for all clinicians. Yes, this includes small practices.

Facing something like the Zika epidemic is challenging for any healthcare organization, but especially when they lack significant resources.

Data-sharing collaborations between payers and providers have potential to improve the bottom line for healthcare organizations and the health of their patients.

To ensure practices' data are secure from breaches, a cybersecurity expert made the case for an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to better compliance.

Technology is a useful tool to personalize the patient experience along the care journey while improving well-being and producing better outcomes.

Social media is a must for practices to engage patients in today's day and age. So a governance program is essential.

Research has shown that patient stories can heal. In this regard, Open Notes is a movement that can improve the doctor-patient relationship.

Two attorneys with expertise in cybersecurity outlined steps practices should take to minimize the threat of ransomware at HIMSS17.

While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.

One of Nebraska’s largest health plans put down the telephone and picked up mobile-enabled tech to show true gains in its care management efforts.

Diversity in your organization isn't just the right thing to do, some experts say it can improve care plans and add practical value.

Old government regulations need to adapt to new healthcare technologies, advises a former DOJ attorney.

The Cleveland Clinic’s Adrienne Boissy described how those in healthcare can overcome misconceptions about digital engagement at this year’s HIMSS17 conference.

Former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt said the fact a majority of physicians hate their current technology means there’s room for improvement in health IT.

At HIMSS17, a clinical leadership consultant advises physicians to not be scared of MACRA, but instead, see it as a great opportunity for transformative change.

With a goal in making electronic patient engagement efforts as informative and user-friendly as possible, health care practitioners are challenged with maintaining the security and privacy of patients.

Physician input is crucial to drive real-world value and the feasibility of innovative healthcare technologies.

No matter the size of the healthcare organization, communication is one key to ensuring a smooth transition to a new EHR system.

The chief innovation officer at UPMC says that improved usability in IT systems isn't about interfaces - it's about fitting into a doctor's work flow.

Here are some suggestions for the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

Practices have to take responsibility for potential liability issues surrounding use of the EHR. Not doing so can have disastrous consequences.

Healthcare cyberattacks can put your patients and medical practice at risk. The good news is there are both high-tech and no-tech means to be safe.

Prepping for a new agreement with a health IT vendor on a critical piece of technology? Consider these 10 tips before signing on the dotted line.

Practices have shied away from listing healthcare prices online, but doing so can benefit both patient AND provider, says one expert.

Providers and vendors alike at HIMSS16 seem to have reached a better understanding on how important data security is to their everyday business.

New guidance from HHS’ Office of Civil Rights has not only clarified patients’ rights to request a medical record, but also what practices can charge.

Physicians shouldn't look at as telehealth as a threat, but rather as something that can bring them closer to their patients and improve care.

With some planning, staff cooperation, and the right technology vendors, one practice shows that getting patients to pay can be done more effectively.

The combination of high-tech and “high-touch” patient advisors can not only improve health outcomes, but produce a return on investment.

Christiana Care Health System has relied on health IT tools, care coordinators, and stakeholder buy-in to drive its care management success.