EHR Technology

Measures to protect privacy sound good in theory, but unnecessary protections raise the cost and lower the efficiency of legitimate medical record sharing

Want to avoid costly EHR mistakes at your medical practice? I proffer the following, which I call the 'Order-of-Magnitude Heuristic.'

Physicians may need to send health records internationally. Dr. Eduardo Garcia Luna Martinez lends his perspective on Mexico's privacy laws.

Don't let fear hold you back from taking advantage of EHRs. Here's how to address common fears and how to find great EHR help.

A recent report from HHS warns physicians about improper use of their EHRs, especially the copy-paste function.

EHR is a burden, and as such, there should be evidence of effectiveness before it is imposed upon physicians and medical practices.

Time and profits are precious commodities at medical practices, but EHRs and the new standard of accountability can jeopardize both.

Thinking of selling your practice to a larger health system? Here's what to do before signing on.

These highly sophisticated technology innovations can improve efficiencies at your medical practice.

Here's how to prepare for three of the worst unexpected emergencies: natural disasters, theft, and active-shooter incidents.

To understand why EHRs have the trouble they do, you need to understand the concepts of context and metadata. Here's help.

There are many myths about cloud IT services. Here, we dispel the major ones and provide a checklist for those considering a trip to the cloud.

As big a proponent of technology and data as I am, the truth is data has never cured anything and tech can't replace in-person interactions with physicians.

America leads the world in technology and pharmacology, but lags far behind in managing and optimizing the health of its citizens.

It's not political or market selfishness that impedes health data interoperability, it's the primitive nature of the technology itself.

While selling your medical practice and becoming a hospital employee has its perks, it also has some big drawbacks.

Experts reveal common technology missteps that are putting practices at risk of HIPAA violations.

Like teenagers trying to imagine what sex will be like, the prevailing wisdom about EHRs reflects optimism more than experience and knowledge.

Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice

Lost the love for your EHR? How to know when to call it quits.

Lacking validated science, EHR builders, like the builders of medieval cathedrals, use proprietary heuristics to guide them, and achieve inconsistent results.

With healthcare's ever-growing devotion to reliance on the cloud, it's time to rethink our faith and devotion.

Assess the risk of vulnerability and threats regarding your EHR and protected health information to avoid liability issues for your medical practice.

Here's a look back on what, technology-wise, made physicians' "hot" lists this year.

After the response – pro and con – to the crackdown on EHR copying and pasting, there is a true solution to capture both narrative and data from physicians.

Look no further than a recent report on copy-paste functions for proof that HHS does not understand EHRs. Here's where they are missing the mark.

What do you think of CMS' plans to extend the deadline for providers to show that they've met the Stage 2 criteria for meaningful use? Weigh in on our poll.

Recent technology advances make cloud hosting an attractive option for healthcare. But HIPAA compliance is not automatic.

The extension of Stage 2, announced Friday, shouldn't change physicians' attestation plans.

It's time for a new paradigm for physicians that focuses on information gathering, not just data gathering.