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Patients want their healthcare on the run. Here's how some practices are responding.

Thanks to technological advances, and perhaps encouraged by CMS’ EHR Incentive program requirements, CPOE is growing among healthcare organizations.

Got a problem at your practice? There's an app for that. Here's a closer look at some of the best.

Which tools are your medical practice peers buying and how are they using them? Our 2013 Technology Survey has the answers.

How physicians can text patients and colleagues without landing in hot water with HIPAA regulators.

Tech savvy physician C. Noel Henley tells readers why they shouldn't dismiss social media; instead they should explore how others are using it to connect with patients.

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What you need to know about encryption, and why you should care.

Our 2013 Technology Survey results indicate many practices are dissatisfied with their EHR vendors. Here’s how to ensure you experience a positive partnership.

While physician use of telemedicine provides opportunities for physicians, it could also lead to legal troubles.

In this podcast, recorded live from the HIMSS13 conference in New Orleans, one physician shares his experience with implementing an mobile EHR and using it to coordinate care.

From InformationWeek Healthcare: This year's HIMSS conference features a keynote speech by Farzad Mostashari, MD, national coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).

Mobile health continues to evolve, changing healthcare each day. But it remains to be seen if the industry can adapt to this ongoing innovation.

While clinicians love their iPads, Dell is betting they’ll also love the Latitude 10 tablet’s higher-level mobile security features.

More than likely you have a smartphone. But, are you using it to the fullest extent of its capabilities? There are literally millions of apps available, with thousands of them being dedicated to health. Here are a few of our favorites.

Blogging, in whatever form you choose, often sets you up as the expert on a particular subject or specialty - making you the "go-to" person for patients looking for information on the subject.

How the iPad helps augment the clinical experience in education.

Much has been written about "social media" and while it seems like a great way to promote a retail business, is it a good tool for your practice?

From increasing HIPAA training among staff to stepping up billing compliance efforts, here are key action steps to consider making in the New Year.

From cloud-based computing to patient portals, here’s what, technology-wise, made a big bang in physician practices nationwide.

Make sure you give your patients your full attention and resist the temptation to multitask on your smartphone. Forcing them to compete for your presence tells patients they come in last on your list.

Why those smartphones your patients carry might be the trick to physician-patient engagement.

What tech tools are other practices using? What would they pass up if they had a do-over? Help us to help you find out by completing our 2013 Technology Survey.

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Studies show U.S. consumers are snapping up mobile gear. Practices should take note.

Telemedicine is rapidly gaining acceptance. Here's how to get paid for using telehealth services and how to determine if it is a good fit for your office.

I believe I've kept up with the technological advances in medicine, and am convinced that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Study of 1,100 U.S. patients revealed the majority love using technology to improve their own health and connect with doctors.

Here are 10 tips to improve your medical practice social media return on investment you've likely never heard before.