Health IT: The Advance Continues

Which tools are your medical practice peers buying and how are they using them? Our 2013 Technology Survey Sponsored by ZirMed has the answers.

Also, check out the full results from this year's survey of nearly 1,300 medical practice nationwide.

Health IT

Texting Patient Information: Risks and Strategies for Physicians

Ann Whitehead, RN, JD

Blog | December 02, 2013 | HIPAA, Health IT, Patient Relations, Risk Management

By Ann Whitehead, RN, JD

Text messages between medical practices and patients are a great way to violate HIPAA — unless you take very specific precautions.

To Succeed with an EHR, Understand the Information Economy

Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Blog | December 02, 2013 | EHR, Health IT

By Daniel Essin, MA, MD

In the information economy, those practices with good information are rich and have the advantage while those with only data flounder.

Revenue Cycle Efficiencies and ICD-10

Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

Blog | November 14, 2013 | HIPAA, Health IT, ICD-10, Revenue Cycle Management

By Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA

Coding compliance tips for physicians' ICD-10 transition.

The Biggest HIPAA Breach Risks Are Not in your EHR System

Marion K. Jenkins, PhD, FHIMSS

Blog | November 12, 2013 | EHR, HIPAA, Health IT

By Marion K. Jenkins, PhD, FHIMSS

Worried about potential HIPAA security breaches? You don’t need to worry about your EHR …and that’s the problem.

Separation of Data from Apps: the First Step to Modular EHR

Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Blog | November 04, 2013 | EHR, Health IT

By Daniel Essin, MA, MD

The value proposition for an EHR is in the data and its use now, and in the future. Without the data, apps are useless.

The Untapped Potential of Modular EHR Design

Dan Essin, MA, MD

Blog | October 28, 2013 | EHR, Health IT, Technology

By Dan Essin, MA, MD

Modular EHR designs allow flexibility and other advantages over integrated designs.

The EHR Paradox — Practice or Vendor Problem?

Michael Sappington

Blog | October 28, 2013 | EHR, Health IT

By Michael Sappington

EHRs are frustrating for physicians. But who's to blame for their lackluster performance?

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Podcasts

Moving to Stage 2 of Meaningful Use
June 04, 2013 | Meaningful Use, EHR, Health IT, Healthcare Reform
Robert Anthony, a health specialist with CMS, explores key differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements for meaningful use in this webinar recorded June 4, 2013.
Ben Carson, MD: Health IT Beneficial, If Handled Responsibly
Conference Report | October 17, 2012 | MGMA12, Health IT, Patient Relations, EHR, HIPAA
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson says there is no question health IT is extremely useful in saving healthcare dollars and is a major contributor of industry change today.
Easy Practice Management Improvement Tips for Physicians
Aubrey Westgate
July 25, 2012 | Healthcare Careers, Operations, Staff, Accounts Receivable, Health IT, Patient Relations
By Aubrey Westgate
This video interview with MGMA consultant Rosemarie Nelson is packed with simple ways physicians can better balance patient care and practice management.
Mobile EHRs and Your Medical Practice
Marisa Torrieri
June 25, 2012 | Mobile, EHR, Technology, Health IT
By Marisa Torrieri
Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of mobile EHRs for your medical practice in this video.