EHR Technology

Using mobile EHR applications means being aware of the privacy implications of carrying protected health information in the palm of their hands.

Physicians are likely going to give a loud groan when you ask them about EHRs. Why, then, have they warmed up to the mobile experience?

Physicians Practice surveyed 1,568 physicians, advanced practice providers, and practice administrators for its annual technology survey. Here's what they said.

Don't just jump into your second EHR contract without help. Here is what you have to consider first.

Another week, another research effort surmising the main reason why physicians are burned out. The latest research takes aim at a familiar foe.

HHS is giving $100 million to help small practices implement MACRA over five years; Zika relief funding faces hurdles in Congress.

Looking at AMA CEO James Madara's words on the digital health landscape and what the physician advocacy group really thinks about the technology.

In 2017, practices need to decide whether to include advanced practitioners in MIPS. In the future, it will become mandatory, says one expert.

In 2021, will EHRs still be unusable and the bane of physicians' existence? We asked two leading experts to look into their crystal ball.

One doctor looks at what causes burnout and how she thinks physicians can cure themselves of it.

Per proposed rules from CMS on implementation of MACRA, increased use of certified EHR technology will be required starting in 2018.

While the usability of EHRs is a major issue for most physicians, some are finding ways to configure their systems to improve utilization.

Despite the progress the healthcare industry has had in adopting EHRs, the interoperability of these systems needs to be better.

Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.

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

Concerns about additional cost can hold practices back from adopting front-office technology, even though the rewards can more than offset the expense.

In part two of our conversation with family medicine physician KrisEmily McCrory, she shares her concerns about the cost to implement unrealistic quality metrics.

As healthcare moves towards a value-based reimbursement system, physicians need to be trained on analytics to better serve patients.

Continuing off her last blog, a physician shares more changes she has seen related to Obamacare on the front lines of medicine.

From background checks on employees to investing in new software and hardware, your practice has to be prepared. Here are five ways to stop a cyber criminal from infiltrating your EHR.

No practice is too small to not worry about a cyberattack. Here are four reasons you should be concerned that your EHR is at risk.

When it comes to long documents, the MACRA proposed rule isn't quite as captivating as "Truman." And this is quite unfortunate for Medicare doctors.

Looking at the health IT portion of the MACRA proposed rule shows us that components of Meaningful Use have been carried over to the new reporting program.

It's not impossible. Smaller providers can maximize their RCM and increase their bottom line; here are seven ways to do just that.

Here are several ways even the smallest practice can effectively manage the health of its patient population.

Why are patients waiting longer for doctors? The culprit lies with government-mandated reporting.

For one doctor, the EHR can visualize the amount of work that is done by a physician on a daily - and nightly - basis.

Physician satisfaction, training, return on investment, and patient comfort all matter when considering hiring EHR scribes.

Practices do not just have to use staff members to improve their financial situation. The EHR can also be a huge help.