Keith L. Martin

Medicine, like life, is everchanging. Here’s some strategies for abating stress in your practice.

Clinical registries can assist medical practices with their quality initiatives, but also provide a high-tech community, says one expert.

HIMSS18 has arrived. The Physicians Practice editorial staff has gone through and picked out the top 10 things you should do during your limited time in Las Vegas.

Which states do physicians prosper in? Click on any state to get our complete analysis of how "physician friendly" it is.

Collecting data to analyze practice operations doesn't need to be intimidating. 'One expert explains why.

Technology is a useful tool to personalize the patient experience along the care journey while improving well-being and producing better outcomes.

One of Nebraska’s largest health plans put down the telephone and picked up mobile-enabled tech to show true gains in its care management efforts.

Old government regulations need to adapt to new healthcare technologies, advises a former DOJ attorney.

Former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt said the fact a majority of physicians hate their current technology means there’s room for improvement in health IT.

No matter the size of the healthcare organization, communication is one key to ensuring a smooth transition to a new EHR system.

For independent practices worried the future means merging or an acquisition, collaboration may be the key to survival.

Before your practice enacts major changes to its physician compensation, take it slow and get everyone on board early, experts say.

Prepping for a new agreement with a health IT vendor on a critical piece of technology? Consider these 10 tips before signing on the dotted line.

New guidance from HHS’ Office of Civil Rights has not only clarified patients’ rights to request a medical record, but also what practices can charge.

With some planning, staff cooperation, and the right technology vendors, one practice shows that getting patients to pay can be done more effectively.

As meaningful use winds down, CMS is shifting its focus to meaningful reporting of valuable healthcare data.

How health IT played an important role in one Colorado group's success in population-care management through a CMS pilot program.

We asked physicians for the websites they recommend to patients who are looking for reliable health information. Here's what they said.

Non-physician providers, if used properly, can add value to a practice's patient care as well as the bottom line.

New healthcare models rely heavily on teams. But how do you work together if you can't communicate effectively? Here's how.

Whether staff, patients, or even your physicians, millennials possess a unique set of characteristics. Here's what you need to know to reach them.

Major developments on ICD-10 and meaningful use are just the latest news out of Washington, D.C., affecting physicians and practices.

Medical practices shouldn't be afraid to innovate in order to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act.

Independent practices likely have a lot of questions about the looming value-based environment. Here's helpful insight and guidance from two experts.

It's common knowledge a more engaged patient is a more compliant patient. So why can't medicine bridge the digital divide to connect with patients?

Have an upcoming contract negotiation with a payer? Let Marcia Brauchler give you three key strategies before you sit down at the table.

Electronic patient engagement tools are great to connect physicians and patients, but they also come with challenges.

One physician explores the "dance of documentation" between physician, patient, and EHR; and a potential new partner: the medical scribe.

Physician engagement in health IT selection and implementation is "a must," says a fellow physician. Here's how to make it a reality at your practice.

Attending HIMSS15 from a solo or small medical practice? A primary-care physician recommends three stops to make during your time in Chicago.