Technology

With more patients online accessing health information, Facebook is one way physicians can make connections. But like any tool, there are right ways to use it.

As the market for EHRs has grown, so has the market for mobile voice dictation technology.

Practice Notes blogger and retinal specialist Randall Wong recently wrote that “every practice needs a website.”

Even if you've had a site for years, it's worth reevaluating what information lives there and update it from time to time.

A step-by-step guide to finding the right person for your practice

Every medical practice needs a website, but what size and how fancy?

These days, everything from EHRs to PM systems are available via cloud computing. Is it time to ditch the servers and join the movement?

Change can be great - when handled correctly. Here's how to stay on-point.

Make the most of patient complaints and compliments by communicating carefully with your team

Perhaps you're an early adopter of the latest and greatest technology. Chances are there's a trusty little gadget you find indispensible. We asked your fellow physicians to name a few of their favorites. Here's what they said.

Good practices have processes to support their people, technology to make the job easier, and governance to hold it all together.

Here's how to rethink the work day to find the balance you need with the rest of your life as a physician.

For small practices, the ongoing monthly costs of an EHR may simply not be affordable. So what alternatives are out there?

Finding the best folks to contribute to your team isn't an easy task. Here's how to figure out what, and ultimately who, you need.

Why physician Katharina Scharruhn thinks about the public's view of doctors and the image she wishes they would see as diametrically opposed.

With the right technology, your practice can do a better job of collecting upfront copayments, catching likely claims denials, and tracking patterns.

Do you wonder how you can become more efficient and improve your bottom line? Let technology address efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Poor layout and cramped quarters can decrease efficiency and patient well-being - here are some simple, low-cost solutions.

Practices achieve greatness by focusing on key attributes that allow for financial prosperity, professional growth for staff, satisfied patients, and continuous improvement of operations.

Lao-tzu said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This is certainly true for where we are today using technology in healthcare.

Ronald Pies, MD, on why he feels psychiatry is one of the most exciting and promising medical specialties.

Where do you stand on the battle of clipboard vs. computer when it comes to check-ins at your practice?

With so much else changing in healthcare, it's understandable that you'd want to avoid thinking about transitioning to the coming ICD-10 code set. But the longer you wait to start, the tougher it will be to make the switch, and the more likely you are to lose money. Here's what you need to know to avoid claims denials and ensure a smooth conversion.

How electronic tools for the reception area are helping practices save time, headaches, and achieve meaningful use.

The HITECH Act significantly strengthened aspects of the HIPAA Security Rule. If you are a 'Covered Entity' or 'Business Associate' it's time to get serious!

A negative comment online about you or your practice isn’t something to cheer about. But it may not be as bad for you as you think.

What is the biggest reason your practice hasn't engaged in social media?

Even if you previously passed on using voice recognition technology, with EHRs and the movement toward integrated healthcare, it might deserve a second look.

With government incentive dollars flowing and new tech tools like tablet computers and patient portals emerging, more practices are embracing a digital future. But for many, the old barrier to adoption - money - remains.

Patients say they want their doctors’ offices to be tech-savvy. They want to communicate with you and your staff, use patient portals and smartphone applications. But there’s a difference between wanting a digital future and actually knowing how to get there. Here’s how to get your patients and staff on board.