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Keith L. Martin

Keith L. Martin is managing editor at Physicians Practice, where he writes and edits for the journal and covers news for the blog. He has covered the insurance industry and criminal justice, and worked as a newspaper reporter. He’s also a devoted Red Sox fan. E-mail him here.
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Time for a Physician President

May 06, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Great American Physician Survey, Healthcare Careers
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Perhaps it is time for physicians who have a keen eye for detail, an ear for what is really ailing us, and a forward-thinking mind, to take a shot at leading our nation.

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No More Delays: CMS Commits to 2014 Date for ICD-10 Transition

Blog | April 26, 2013 | Coding, Healthcare Reform, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections
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CMS is standing firm on its 2014 ICD-10 implementation, while also dealing with the effects of sequestration and the challenge of reaching smaller practices.

The Threefold Path to Patient Engagement

Conference Report | March 06, 2013 | HIMSS13, Compliance, Health IT, Mobile, Patient Relations
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There are three key elements to increasing the engagement of both patients and physicians in the care continuum, according to a health IT expert and a health system exec.

Enhancing Physician Engagement, Collaboration via Health IT Tools

Conference Report | March 06, 2013 | HIMSS13, Health IT, Operations, Physician Productivity
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Texas Health Resources has used an innovative series of health IT tools to engage their large base of independent physicians and encourage greater collaboration online.

Getting Patients Engaged in Care and in Meeting Meaningful Use

Conference Report | March 05, 2013 | HIMSS13, EHR, Health IT, Meaningful Use, Patient Relations
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The Stage 2 rules for meaningful use require physicians to increase their patient engagement activity. Here are two examples of facilities already making that a reality.

Health IT Staff a Hot Commodity in Healthcare

Conference Report | March 05, 2013 | HIMSS13, Healthcare Careers, Staff, Technology
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Despite making gains with meaningful use and prepping for ICD-10, hospitals are still falling short in finding and keeping the right health IT staff available.

Achieving EHR Optimization at Your Medical Practice

Conference Report | March 04, 2013 | HIMSS13, EHR, Health IT, Operations, Patients
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EHR optimization is more than just getting the most out of the technology, says Trenor Williams. It is about the overall improvement of patient care.

Mobile Health Innovations Changing Definition of Healthcare

Conference Report | March 04, 2013 | HIMSS13, Health IT, Mobile, Patients
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Mobile health continues to evolve, changing healthcare each day. But it remains to be seen if the industry can adapt to this ongoing innovation.

Study: Physician EHR Satisfaction Rates on the Decline

Conference Report | March 04, 2013 | HIMSS13, EHR, Health IT, Meaningful Use
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New research indicates that a growing number of physicians are dissatisfied with their current EHR as they strive to meet meaningful use requirements.

Physicians, Patients, and Guns

February 27, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, Patient Relations
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Managing editor, Keith Martin, shares his views on discussion of gun ownership as part of the Past, Family, and Social History assessment.

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