Technology

Physician groups call for action in letter to leaders as clock ticks toward end of 117th Congress.

Study found that almost half of health care cyberattacks affect patient care

Experts agree that when it comes to battling the opioid epidemic, physicians need to shift their mindset and start focusing on data integrity

What changes are in store for telehealth billing and reimbursement in 2023?

There's no finish line when we talk about healthy lifespan extension.

If you do not have any collateral to secure a medical practice loan, then you’ll need to apply for unsecured financing.

Telehealth store doesn’t accept insurance yet, but Amazon Pharmacy will deliver prescriptions.

Tech company surveys patients who say online experience with doctors’ offices is not great.

ATA co-wrote a letter to the Biden administration to try to protect remote access for clinically appropriate care

Easing provider-payer communications frees up resources for improving patient care

‘Charming Kitten’ believed to be a front for Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to HHS’ cybersecurity agency.

Mayo Clinic survey examines patient experience during COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.

Reluctance to change or replace technical infrastructure is a major obstacle to change

Digitizing patient health data was supposed to make it usable for public and population health research. So far, that hasn’t happened.

Physicians commonly deal with information overload, but there are ways to reduce the white noise.

Your success or lack thereof will rest upon patient loyalty.

It’s more important than ever for practices to find additional revenue streams because costs are increasing with inflation.

Although value-based payment models offer several advantages compared with fee-for-service models, practices are sometimes reluctant to try them due to concerns about the additional documentation and workflow changes they require.

In study, use of text messages reduced post-discharge ED admissions and hospital readmissions

Secure communications platforms can help reduce the hassle of trying to communicate with physicians, other care providers, staff, and patients.

Clinicians' reduced ability to examine patients may cause difference in outcomes

Fighting pollution and climate change are at heart of new policy paper for health care sector, government regulators.

HHS, FBI, CISA issue joint alert against online threat with tips to bolster computer security.

To meet ACO REACH requirements, a PCP practice must “meet standards that reflect quality care in order to be eligible for a positive performance-based adjustment to their primary care model payments. Here's what you need to know.

Report shows providers embraced technology solutions, but patients have not

Automating administrative tasks can free doctors to focus on patients’ needs

Recent actions are important, but are ‘just a drop in the bucket’ compared to primary care challenges.

Administration pushes for vaccines and boosters for the fall.

Software that boosts patient care is great, but who is going to foot the bill?