Technology

A new administration in Washington, D.C., will likely impact federal regulations around EHRs, so physicians should cautiously move forward.

Physicians facing evolving cyberthreats need to evolve their security stance to avoid being weakest link in electronic ecosystem.

Physicians have always had to be keenly aware of changes in healthcare, from new innovations to updated approaches to patient care. But these days, palliative care internist Amy Davis, DO, is also keeping one eye on healthcare policy developments emanating from Washington, D.C.

As you read this, someone somewhere is gaining unlawful entry to hundreds, possibly thousands, of patient records. And it could well be your patients’ data.

A dedication to security efforts is the only way to keep patient data safe from outside threats

Wearable fitness devices such as smartwatches, activity trackers and other biometric sensors continue to grow in popularity. Physicians must determine whether and how to incorporate device-generated data into their practice’s electronic health record (EHR).

​Perhaps you thought it would never happen to an office your size, or that you were protected, but it’s happened anyway.

The technology delivers on some promised benefits, but more progress is needed to maximize its value to practices

My patients' data will be safe, I'm not worried.

Last fall, on a typical busy Monday morning, with add-ons, walk-ins, and a packed schedule, I started to notice my computer network was sluggish and I was getting kicked off of my EHR several times throughout the day. We verified that there was no issue with our internet service provider, so I assumed that the sluggish network was a function of a busy Monday morning.

Nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants have benefited primary care practices with their expertise for years, but they’re now reaching patients virtually, helping primary care practices in the process.

Medicare reimbursement reform efforts bring pros and cons for healthcare technology use

CMS has announced a glitch in the quality reporting measures brought upon by the changes in the ICD-CM (Clinical Modification) and ICD-PCS (Procedural Coding System) updates that went into affect Oct. 1.

Why has health technology been so slow to deliver on its promised benefits to hospitals and physicians?

Going mobile isn’t seamless, but strategic decisions on how to work such devices into workflow practices can yield efficiency gains.

As healthcare shifts from fee-for-service to a model based on quality care, physicians need to make sure their computer systems can keep pace.

The tech giant plans to immerse itself more in healthcare in the years ahead

One of my favorite consultants is an orthopedist. His reports consist of five lines or less.

Many doctors complain that electronic health records (EHRs) drain their time, rather than create efficiencies. In fact, Deloitte’s 2016 Survey of U.S. Physicians found that seven out of 10 physicians think that EHRs reduce their productivity. Health IT experts say doctors can take these six steps to boost their productivity:

Only two states mandate e-prescribing controlled substances, but most physicians can use it now

There has been some cold feet to migrating all the information to this practice's cloud.

This whitepaper provides a roadmap to help you find the EHR that is ideal for the way your practice works.

For the fourth consecutive year, Medical Economics reveals its list of obstacles physicians will face in the coming year and, more importantly, how to overcome them.

Seven funding recipients test technologies that facilitate patient data sharing for larger possible information exchange.

Growing use of computerized records requires planning and practice, experts say. Here are five ways to proactively prepare for an EHR outage.

It’s more difficult than ever to connect with patients. One physician explains why its worth the effort.

Two physicians test out what the tech giant says is an improved search function for responding to patient inquiries

If an advanced computer like IBM’s Watson can go on Jeopardy and win, can a computer start diagnosing patients better than a human doctor? The possibility could mean a reduction in a diagnostic error rate that the Institute of Medicine estimates may be as high as 15%.

To take on a lease or take out a loan? For many small business owners, that really is the question. Especially for those in the medical field, it’s a tough choice between leasing expensive new equipment or financing it with a loan.