Doctors Give Tech an F

Nearly three-fourths of practices surveyed for this year's Physicians Practice Technology Survey say the health IT industry is failing because doctors don't like the technology they use. What can be done to improve that?

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Tech Survey: Patient Portal Use on the Rise

July 24, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, Practice Management Systems, Technology

The latest batch of 2017 Physicians Practice Tech Survey data reveals that more practices are getting patients to use its portal.

Advancing Care Information: What Physicians Need to Know

July 24, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, Performance, Technology

By Dylan Fisher

According to our 2017 Technology Survey, half of physicians don't understand demonstrating IT use under Medicare payment reform. Here's what to know.

A Doc, Health IT Exec Discuss Tech's Standing in Healthcare

July 20, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, Technology

By Gabriel Perna

An independent physician and a health IT executive join the podcast to talk about the current landscape of technology in medicine.

Why Doctors Hate Their EHRs

Blog | July 19, 2017 | EHR, Health IT, Technology, Technology Survey

By Linda Girgis, MD

Doctors aren't the problem, unusable systems are the problem, says this doctor. She airs her EHR grievances.

The Rules Surrounding Telehealth are Changing

Blog | July 19, 2017 | Compliance, Health IT, Payers, Technology

By Ericka Adler

Thanks to a new agreement, medical licensure issues won't hold back the growing telehealth industry nearly as much.

Switching EHRs is a Headache for this Practice

Blog | July 17, 2017 | EHR, Health IT, Technology, Technology Survey

By Terence Redmond McAllister, MD and Leann DiDomenico McAllister

To fall in line with its IPA, this practice is reluctantly switching its EHR system. Here's why they aren't happy about it.

Making Wearables Valuable to Medical Practices

July 17, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, Mobile, Technology

By Mary K. Pratt

Only 5 percent of practices are using technology that monitors their patients' health status. Why haven't wearables made an impact in clinical care?

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Meaningful Use Attestation: Avoiding Penalties
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
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
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
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.

Tech Survey: Patient Portal Use on the Rise
July 24, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, Practice Management Systems, Technology
The latest batch of 2017 Physicians Practice Tech Survey data reveals that more practices are getting patients to use its portal.
2017 Technology Survey Results
July 10, 2017 | Technology Survey, EHR, Health IT, MACRA, Practice Management Systems, Technology
This year's survey found that three-fourths of practices say the health IT industry is failing because doctors don't like the technology they use.
12 Ways to Improve Patient Portal Usage
Iulia Filip
July 06, 2017 | Technology, EHR, Health IT, Patient Portals, Patients, Practice Management Systems
By Iulia Filip
Many patients are resisting usage of patient portals or abandon using them after signing up. Here are 12 ways to get them on board permanently.
10 Things to See and Do at HIMSS17
Physicians Practice Staff
February 17, 2017 | HIMSS 2017, Health IT, Healthcare Reform, Technology
By Physicians Practice Staff
Here are some suggestions for the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

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