Health IT

The EHR Incentive Programs take a new turn in 2015: the penalty phase. More rule changes may come, but providers shouldn't count on relief.

Here's what you need to know to help you close out your 2014 meaningful use reporting year and get ready for 2015.

The crises of immigration and drought cannot be solved, only mitigated or accommodated. The EHR crisis, on the other hand, has a solution.

Don't be afraid to try new technology at your medical practice. If there's a hot new device or productivity program, there's probably a reason for it being so popular.

Computer systems will never make good deciders and people will never make good robots.

Here are six of the biggest healthcare technology trends on the horizon, and what they mean for physicians.

If your practice is not getting the most out of its EHR, here are three tips to get your vendor to make it right.

Take training seriously at your practice and you may find that you have a much happier relationship with your EHR system.

Understanding the current lack of EHR interoperability is difficult. But perhaps Genesis 11 can help clarify the problem.

Recent news articles reveal how physician over-reliance on technology is getting in the way of patient care.

Patients have smartphones. Physicians have information about health and well-being. So logically, using mobile health technology can provide better connections.

At the MGMA 2014 conference, attendees learned about key elements of HIPAA compliance they may be overlooking. Many have to do with changes to patient rights.

What you communicate to patients should also consider how you reach them. And with the variety of messaging available, there is also varying patient preference.

As displayed in Dallas, you can't expect EHRs to interoperate when they can't even intra-operate in their current structure.

The turn of the calendar to 2015 means year-long reporting of meaningful use under CMS' EHR Incentive Programs. Here's how to prepare.

The last quarter of 2014 is the last chance for eligible professionals to get meaningful use incentive payments. Here's how to ensure you attest properly.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the daily work flow at medical practices nationwide.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the use of health IT at medical practices.

Instead of paying for airfare to expensive conferences, mobile apps are making CME opportunities more accessible for busy physicians.

Looking to report to cancer and special registries as part of your Stage 2 attestation? Here's what your medical practice needs to know first.

Anyone that is responsible for patients has had "I told you so" moments. Here are mine when it comes to health IT and EHRs. I hope you take my advice.

Robert Tennant of the Medical Group Management Association explains the ins and outs of CMS extending its hardship exception regarding meaningful use technology.

Can't decide between myriad EHR vendors in your quest to meet meaningful use? Here are five tips for a DIY approach based on one practice's experience.

The American Medical Association's recommendations to boost EHR usability are touchy-feely, but none really get to the heart of what's wrong with systems.

It’s often difficult to find specific explanations of what makes an EHR user friendly. Still, physician feedback is pointing to three important features.

Imagine an EHR that is put together to work, not just to meet meaningful use (or as I like to say, meaningless) regulations.

Guidance on the latest ruling, and five ways that physicians can grasp, embrace, and implement the second stage of meaningful use.

One of the keys to successful implementation of EHRs is good communications with your vendor. Here are four tips to a better dialogue.

Sharing radiology images might seem like the most achievable meaningful use objective in Stage 2, but it needs to be make sense for your medical practice.

Apple anticipates that even the best laid plans go awry, so they seek out the failures and fix them using customer support. Why can't EHR vendors do the same?