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The results of a 2015 Medical Economics survey on health information technology shows the surprising result that smaller, independent practices are not at a disadvantage in IT. They may actually be leading the way.

If interoperability is to become a reality, the government and private sector must overcome existing obstacles. But how should the industry proceed? Our experts explain.

Medical Economics put questions about EHRs to experts and consultants in the field of health information technology. Their answers fall into two broad, interrelated categories: The products themselves, and the ways they are purchased and used. Read the results of our EHR survey.

As electronic health record use grows, physicians must take steps to protect themselves from liability

Practices are considering the cost and best way to invest in new tech. Here are some strategies to make it work.

Lead researcher says next step is to evaluate effects in older children for longer period of time.

It is magic-you just save, invest wisely and unemotionally, and you have wealth at the end. Really.

Nearly three weeks into the ICD-10 coding system and little issues are starting to mount for the physicians in our ICD-10 Diary project.

ICD-10 codes are now the norm for physicians nationwide, but that doesn't mean everything is going smoothly.

Here are physician quotes after week two of the ICD-10 coding transition taken from Medical Economics' ICD-10 Diary project.

Despite some progress, the program still does not work for many physicians

Solving the problem of electronic health record (EHR) interoperability is just a small step toward integrating the exploding healthcare information technology system.

Interoperability is a nice dream, but the waking version is still a nightmare.

Interoperability may be a noble goal, but health care providers are still a long way from reaching it.

Although the interoperability of electronic health records (EHRs) currently is very limited, several moves are afoot to improve it.

Driven by technology, a wave of practice consolidations and changes in the regulatory environment, some physicians are steering their skills into new ventures, practice models, or job roles that they hope will deliver a more promising financial future.

Clarification on an incident-to billing question: Will Medicare allow a physician to render a service incident-to another physician?

Medical Economics is proud to unveil the honorable mention entries in our 2015 Physician Writing Contest. We believe the essays exemplify what connecting with your patients is truly about, and demonstrate the levels of heart, determination, and empathy you strive to bring into every exam room, every day. Thanks for reading.

From apps to help patients track their wellness to disease research and clinical information at the tap of an icon, here are peer-recommended apps to download today.

Final Rule makes additional changes to reporting requirements

Researchers in study of gut dysbiosis in infants say new finding could potentially yield a microbe-based asthma preventive treatment.

In the first part of our ICD-10 Diary project, physicians from various specialties and states react to the first few days of the coding transition.

Here are some quotes from physicians after the first few days of the ICD-10 coding transition taken from Medical Economics' ICD-10 Diary project.

A new five-year study indicates that bronchial thermoplasty shows promise in keeping patients with asthma exacerbations out of the hospital.

If interoperability is to become a reality for exchanging patient data nationally, both the government and the private sector have work to do to overcome existing obstacles.

Physicians encounter terrific stress in their professional lives. How well they handle stress has much to do with personal resilience.

How do physicians measure the cost of a financial road not taken or a decision not made? One series of studies offers insight.

Home visit billing considerations, and other reader questions answered

Negotiating with payers is one of the necessary evils that independent physician practices must endure. Melissa Lucarelli, MD offers some advice to healthcare providers about negotiation.