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How Medical Practices Can Stay Ahead of EHR Adoption

EHR implementation is still the most pressing tech problem for physicians, according to our 2014 Technology Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, but the factors vary among independent and hospital-employed physicians.

Also, check out full results from the 2014 survey of 1,400 medical practices nationwide.

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Solving Problems that Arise Due to EHR Use

Stephen H. Hanson, PA-C

Blog | February 27, 2015 | EHR, Health IT, Technology

By Stephen H. Hanson, PA-C

How can we combat some of the problems that are arising due to EHRs? Here’s my prescription.

The Perils of Automating Big Data, or Any Data

Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Blog | February 23, 2015 | EHR, Health IT

By Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Big data can yield big benefits but, when things go wrong, can create big problems that will forever be beyond the ability of people to anticipate.

Five Ways to Get More Out of Your Patient Portal

Blog | February 19, 2015 | Health IT, Patient Portals, Technology

By Ron Vatalaro

As portals become more common, physicians should find ways to maximize their value and encourage patient use. Here are five ideas.

Can EHRs Be Secure and Fast?

Stephen H. Hanson, PA-C

Blog | February 13, 2015 | EHR, HIPAA, Health IT, Technology

By Stephen H. Hanson, PA-C

The EHR at my facility takes three separate login steps to get into the record to document a patient encounter or retrieve information. Is there a better way?

Meaningful Use 2015: Proceed with Caution

Rodney J. Moore

February 13, 2015 | EHR, Health IT, Meaningful Use

By Rodney J. Moore

With a proposed change to Stage 2 reporting of meaningful use, practices should stay on top of notices and important dates highlighted by CMS.

EHR Problems Mirrored in Other Societal Issues

Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Blog | February 09, 2015 | EHR, Health IT, Physician Productivity

By Daniel Essin, MA, MD

Believe it or not, EHRs and Los Angeles County's mental health problem have a lot in common.

New Medical Tech Not Hard to Swallow, Just to Implement

James Doulgeris

Blog | February 05, 2015 | EHR, Health IT, Patients, Physician Productivity, Technology

By James Doulgeris

New wearable and ingestible wireless diagnostics promise to improve quality of life for physicians and patients … if EHRs would cooperate.

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Meaningful Use Attestation: Avoiding Penalties
Keith L. Martin
October 26, 2014 | MGMA 2014, EHR, Health IT, Healthcare Reform, Meaningful Use
By Keith L. Martin
The turn of the calendar to 2015 means year-long reporting of meaningful use under CMS' EHR Incentive Programs. Here's how to prepare.
Meaningful Use Attestation: Last Chance for Payments
Keith L. Martin
October 26, 2014 | MGMA 2014, EHR, Health IT, Healthcare Reform, Meaningful Use
By Keith L. Martin
The last quarter of 2014 is the last chance for eligible professionals to get meaningful use incentive payments. Here's how to ensure you attest properly.
HIPAA's Effect on Medical Practice Work Flow
Keith L. Martin
October 25, 2014 | MGMA 2014, HIPAA, Health IT, Law & Malpractice, Operations
By Keith L. Martin
Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the daily work flow at medical practices nationwide.
How HIPAA Is Affecting Medical Practice Health IT
Keith L. Martin
October 25, 2014 | MGMA 2014, HIPAA, Health IT, Law & Malpractice, Risk Management
By Keith L. Martin
Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the use of health IT at medical practices.

2014 Technology Survey Results
July 09, 2014 | Technology Survey, EHR, Financing Technology, Health IT, Meaningful Use, Mobile, Technology
Get data from this year's 2014 Technology Survey, Sponsored by Kareo, on EHR implementation, mobile technology, meaningful use, and other health IT issues.
Patient Portal Promotion Talking Points to Use at Your Practice
Aubrey Westgate
June 24, 2014 | Patient Portals, EHR, Health IT, Marketing, Meaningful Use, Staff, Technology
By Aubrey Westgate
Increase patient portal adoption by using these sample talking points during four critical portal promotion opportunities.
Six Smart Devices for Physicians and Their Patients
February 05, 2014 | Health IT, Patients, Technology
A look at some of the smartest technology for physicians today — or in the near future.
Five Tablets Tailored to Physicians' BYOD Security Needs
Marisa Torrieri
January 14, 2014 | Health IT, HIPAA, Mobile, Technology
By Marisa Torrieri
Here's a look at five of the latest tablets with high-level security features for physicians.

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