EHR Technology

This physician shares her unfiltered views on a new workplace, while remembering the way things used to be.

While one practice built their own EHR to address population health, another solution is accessing information about specialists

Training physicians can be a challenge, but there are many upsides, including real-time patient record updates and physician satisfaction

Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.

EHRs are often pointed to as the cause of physician burnout, but that's not entirely fair, says one doctor.

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.

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.

From tools to help report on quality measures to automatic matching of diagnosis codes, practices should speak up to improve EHR usability.

From documenting care in real time to being as specific as possible, there are steps you can take to minimize malpractice risk.

While there are challenges associated with providing patients with EHR access, the benefits make it worth it, according to two experts.

Keeping emotions out of it, having a "Plan B," and being able to walk away are three key skills you need when negotiating.

It's never been more important to make sure your medical record documentation is complete, accurate, and complies with federal guidelines.

Next year will be a challenging one for physicians for many reasons. This doctor is looking to survive in the new era of medicine.

Advances in technology are making creating an integrated and seamless physician workflow more feasible than ever.

Practices need to focus their tech brain trust on potential developments in security compliance, mobile and more, in the coming year.

Find the tech solutions that are correct for your practice's patients and don't get lured by the fanciest gadgets and apps, say experts.

Not sure whether you should document in the EHR with the patient in the room? Real-time medication reconciliation and accurate patient records are benefits.

Improved user experience, help with population health management capabilities and 2015 CMS certification round out this list.

Physicians are being preoccupied with more and more requirements, which is unfortunate. Their time is precious, for many reasons.

From this doctor's point of view, EHRs make little sense when it comes to dollars and cents.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

When you keep the patient as your focus, figuring out how to get behavioral health data into the EHR works itself out.

Templates can make documenting care more efficient, but doctors still need to make each visit unique. Here are some pros and cons on using them.

In light of rising costs to do business, physicians are looking for ways to cut costs while sustaining quality patient care.

An outlier, fluent user of EHR systems gives his thoughts on the technology, including the pros and cons.

Looking for ways to increase patient volume at your practice? Scribes, APPs, and medical students are three potential roles to help you out.

Reviewing your software programs, logins, and EHR users can not only save you money, it should be a quarterly requirement in your medical practice.

Copy and paste can speed up patient charting in the EHR, but physicians and staff must be wary of propagating errors. Here are key factors to consider.

After watching the final Presidential debate of the 2016 election, one physician wonders where do we go from here?