Technology

The pace of change is accelerating in ways that we haven’t seen before.  Here's some predictions for what’s coming our way.

What’s needed is a tool that leverages the latest technology to deliver better usability, flexibility, and value, designed by clinicians who truly understand the healthcare workflow. For patients, an EHR should provide a patient portal that integrates data into a clinical registry, allowing access to all their data in a single location.

Many physicians are unhappy with their EHRs. But how do you know when it’s time to change?

By embracing two-way texting as a communication channel for patient engagement, practices can achieve significant improvements throughout their operations.

Medical Economics sat down with Andrew Pecora, MD, to discuss why EHR data sharing is so difficult, and potential solutions to this complex issue

Can EHRs be fixed? The government thinks they can. We talk to Andrew Pecora, MD, about how to improve EHR usability

These days, cyberthreats are so common that the question is no longer if an attack will occur, but when.

More than 1,000 physicians told us what they think about their EHR systems

The government has a plan. Will it work?

Telehealth solves many challenges by enabling easy, convenient contact between patients and physicians

There are ways to boost your practice's efficiency and profit to ensure your staff is not overwhelmed

Why physicians must have a role in transforming and selecting their EHRs

How portals help patients take ownership of their own health

The IoMT could potentially make managing chronic conditions more efficient and more cost-effective. But first physicians have to learn what these devices are and how they can be used safely and effectively.

How a more thoughtful EHR can deliver a better experience for both sides.

From booking first appointments to follow-ups and final billing, providers should consider how they can make the patient experience better. 

A survey of 2,428 U.S. consumers and 158 physicians conducted by consulting firm EY found that both groups want to embrace new technology that improve engagement.

Machine learning technologies offer providers opportunities to address rising risk and deliver better care.

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform and improve healthcare in three areas: the drug and device supply chain, medical staff credentialing, and EHRs.

What patients want is a single and rewarding patient experience across all touchpoints, which can be best achieved by following these hybrid communication best practices. 

A new analysis points to lack of training on how to use EHRs as the chief cause of physician dissatisfaction.

Physicians spend their lives analyzing problems-so why not translate those skills to developing doctor-friendly technology solutions?

Millennial and Generation Z patients demand convenience and quicker access, experts say

Emerging growth and quality opportunities accompany CMS’s growing enthusiasm for RPM.

With the implementation of electronic health records, the country has seen a rise in what used to be a relatively rare malpractice situation: medical liability claims with an EHR as a contributing factor.

Who says tech startups are just for the techies? Doctors, especially those who are business-savvy, make great tech founders, too.

A survey of members of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the national trade association for insurers, shows that the importance of virtual care is increasing. The results indicate that virtual care is widely and readily available to most patients through their health plans.

Practices are increasingly coming under attack by cyber criminals, so physicians must take steps to improve their security efforts.

A recent patient survey finds that online ratings and patient comments play a significant role in many people’s choice of healthcare providers.