EHR Technology

Federal regulators are fielding thousands of information blocking claims. These everyday practice habits are the ones most likely to draw one.

One billing vendor's breach reached 626,540 patients. Here's how to limit what outside companies can see in your EHR and how fast they must tell you.

A third of family physicians still spend three-plus hours a day in the EHR after clinic. These fixes pull that work back into the workday.

A delay would leave practices without the information they need to train staff and test workflows before the deadline, the AMA told CMS.

AI scribes won't do all your charting. Define their use cases, cut redundant steps and reshape workflows to see real time savings.

CMS's interoperability pledge just turned a year old, and the FHIR criteria are live. Here's what to ask your EHR vendor now.

The EHR is dark and the waiting room is full. Eight moves that keep patients moving and revenue flowing until systems come back.

Adoption outran governance, and these eight fixes close the gap before the 2027 deadlines land.

Most EHR friction is fixable without buying new software. Here are 11 optimization moves that cut clicks, clear the in-basket and shrink pajama time.

Veradigm’s survey of 360 practice leaders finds operational and financial strain, not clinical concerns, are the top threats to independence.

How the widespread adoption of electronic medical records quietly transformed the way primary care physicians code office visits, and their bottom lines.

Most practices land on a software tier during implementation and never revisit it. That's an expensive habit.

Practices pour hours into notes, orders and message management, but many leaders say the biggest win would be fewer clicks and keystrokes. These 9 operational levers cut clicks, tame the inbox and protect care capacity.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in documentation, RCM and clinical decision support tools. Here’s how practice leaders can use it more deliberately — and what the data say about where it’s actually helping.

A December JAMA study examines what happens when physicians get built-in time for inbox work.

New survey data from Physicians Practice shows EHR inefficiencies continue to strain medical practice operations.

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Three new electronic health record platforms launched in 2025 are betting big on artificial intelligence, voice and revenue cycle automation to cut clicks and give physicians more time with patients.

From automated charting to intelligent scheduling, AI can save hours each week — if used wisely.

An EHR decision can shape your team’s efficiency and finances for years to come. Here’s what to look for — and how to compare leading platforms head-to-head to find the right fit.

Electronic health record vendors use different pricing models, add-ons and service fees that can quickly inflate your costs. These six tips will help you budget wisely and keep your system working for your practice.

Health care practices enhance patient care by investing in advanced communication tools that address EHR messaging shortcomings, ensuring timely and effective collaboration.

Private practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to reimbursement pressures. If your software can’t keep up, it may be time to reevaluate.

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