November 18th 2022
Failure to pay attention to the security of health IT could put practices at risk.
May 2nd 2022
Clinicians need easy access at the point of care to these measures that provide insights into the progression or regression of an illness. Let’s make them available.
August 3rd 2021
Technology to consider implementing in your practice
April 29th 2021
Solutions that have become more than just “nice-to-have” since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic.
February 2nd 2021
Six major reasons that do not apply only to healthcare.
Voice Recognition is a Potential Tool to Use in the EHR
Training physicians can be a challenge, but there are many upsides, including real-time patient record updates and physician satisfaction
How EHR Documentation Can Become a Liability
Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.
CMS Administrator Nominee Gets Closer to Confirmation
Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.
It’s Time for Payers and Providers to Work as Partners
Data-sharing collaborations between payers and providers have potential to improve the bottom line for healthcare organizations and the health of their patients.
Nudging Healthcare Organizations towards Cybersecurity
To ensure practices' data are secure from breaches, a cybersecurity expert made the case for an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to better compliance.
The Shift to Understanding the Person behind the Patient
Technology is a useful tool to personalize the patient experience along the care journey while improving well-being and producing better outcomes.
5 Steps to Avoid Being a Ransomware Victim
Two attorneys with expertise in cybersecurity outlined steps practices should take to minimize the threat of ransomware at HIMSS17.
Making Better Connections via Mobile-enabled Care Management
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 a Business Imperative for Health Organizations
Diversity in your organization isn't just the right thing to do, some experts say it can improve care plans and add practical value.
Tech Partnerships Bring Help, Potential Trouble to Docs
Old government regulations need to adapt to new healthcare technologies, advises a former DOJ attorney.
Dispelling Major Myths about Patient Engagement
The Cleveland Clinic’s Adrienne Boissy described how those in healthcare can overcome misconceptions about digital engagement at this year’s HIMSS17 conference.
Slavitt: Doctor Dissatisfaction Makes HIT a ‘Failing Industry’
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.
Balancing Patient Privacy with Patient Engagement
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.
Physicians Must Have a Say in Health IT Innovation
Physician input is crucial to drive real-world value and the feasibility of innovative healthcare technologies.
Keys to Managing a Successful EHR Transition
No matter the size of the healthcare organization, communication is one key to ensuring a smooth transition to a new EHR system.
Improved IT Usability is about Better Physician Work Flows
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.
10 Things to See and Do at HIMSS17
Here are some suggestions for the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.
Healthcare as We Know It is Already Gone
Movie, music, and publishing revenues are a shadow of what they were 10 years ago thanks to new technology and delivery systems. The same can be said of healthcare.
Usability Features to Request from EHR Vendors
From tools to help report on quality measures to automatic matching of diagnosis codes, practices should speak up to improve EHR usability.
Do's and Don'ts with the EHR and Malpractice
From documenting care in real time to being as specific as possible, there are steps you can take to minimize malpractice risk.
Pros and Cons of Giving Patients EHR Access
While there are challenges associated with providing patients with EHR access, the benefits make it worth it, according to two experts.
What to Know About Negotiating with an EHR Vendor
Keeping emotions out of it, having a "Plan B," and being able to walk away are three key skills you need when negotiating.
6 Insights into Physicians Who Tweet
You don't have to be a TV doctor to effectively reach a potential audience on Twitter, says new research on doctors using the social media platform.
Challenges in Rural Medicine
Even though his practice is doing well in an underserved area of Georgia, this family medicine doctor still may have to sell it.
How to Create an Integrated Physician Workflow
Advances in technology are making creating an integrated and seamless physician workflow more feasible than ever.
8 Health Tech Challenges and Opportunities in 2017
Practices need to focus their tech brain trust on potential developments in security compliance, mobile and more, in the coming year.
Staffing Right for Population Health in Small Practices
When engaging in new population health initiatives, ensure your practice is properly allocating its staff and expanding strategically.
Tech-enabled Population Health at Small Practices is Complex
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.
The Upside to Charting in the EHR in the Exam Room
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.
3 Reasons for Your Practice to Switch to the Cloud
Many practices are reluctant to make the switch from a physical server to the cloud. Here's why storing data in the cloud makes sense.