Practice Technology

At the MGMA Leaders Conference 2025 in Orlando, speakers outlined how “agentic AI” — adaptive, goal-driven automation — could transform revenue cycle workflows, from prior authorizations to collections, while cautioning practices to separate real solutions from hype.

Cyberattacks can halt operations, trigger fines and erode patient trust. These four steps can help practices prepare, respond and recover when the inevitable breach occurs.

How proactive transparency can make or break patient trust in AI-powered documentation.

How business intelligence can help you diagnose and strengthen your practice

EHR software is often one of a practice’s biggest expenses — but not always the best understood. Here’s how to avoid overpaying while still getting the tools you need.

AI enhances clinical decision-making by streamlining workflows and supporting providers, but it must complement human judgment to ensure quality care.

CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.

CMS is at a decision point: How to improve regulation while maintaining access

Doug Marcey, CTO of Coronis Health, breaks down where AI fits into revenue cycle management — and why the right processes need to come first for automation to truly deliver results.

Apple Watch Series 11 introduces notifications for possible chronic high blood pressure. The company projects to catch more than one million previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension within a year of release.

Sticker prices rarely tell the full story. Here’s what independent practices should know before investing in a billing platform.

From hidden costs to HIPAA compliance, here’s what small practices should consider before choosing an AI EHR, scheduling or telehealth tool.

In House Health Subcommittee hearing, they ask the same thing about RFK and the Trump administration.

Health care based on brick-and-mortar locations is outdated. Physicians need to embrace more care via telehealth

From usability to integration, these key considerations can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Why protecting patient privacy in the cloud needs to be a health care imperative

Nearly all small health care organizations believe they’re HIPAA compliant, but most face major cybersecurity risks and possible penalties, a Paubox study warns.

Private practices can use automation to close care gaps, improve outcomes, and deepen patient trust

AI and social media now rival referrals and review sites in shaping patient choice.

Pilots at Mass General Brigham and Emory Healthcare show significant reductions in documentation burnout.

AMA praises new tech rules requiring less time on paperwork, giving physicians more time with patients.

AI adoption and collaboration trends in the medical device industry

New randomized trial suggests wearable devices may support resilience and lower burnout odds among physicians.

New platform aims to speed approvals, cut denials and ease physician workload.

Research shows telehealth increases physician time with patients, raising sustainability concerns for primary care.

Medallion says $43 million will go for development to streamline process.

In 13M+ EHR notes from a Mid-Atlantic health system, clinicians were more likely to record doubt about Black patients’ sincerity and competency than White patients.

AI transforms health care operations, driving cost reductions and efficiency through automation, predictive analytics and real-world data in clinical trials.

Explore the latest insights on value-based care, physician debt, and essential practice tips in the interactive July/August 2025 edition of Medical Economics Insider.