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

The Heartbleed Bug and your Medical Practice

Jeff Mongelli

Blog | April 17, 2014 | HIPAA, Health IT, Risk Management, Technology

By Jeff Mongelli

Chances are you've heard about the Heartbleed Bug, but you may not realize the threats to your medical practice. Here's what you need to know.

Seven Signs It's Time to Switch EHRs

Michael Wilson

Blog | March 24, 2014 | EHR, Health IT, Meaningful Use, Operations, Technology

By Michael Wilson

On the fence about finding a new EHR for your medical practice? Here are seven signs that it may be time to ditch your current system for a new one.

Meaningful Use: Stage 2 Obstacles for Medical Practices

Rodney J. Moore

March 20, 2014 | Meaningful Use, EHR, Health IT, Patient Portals, Patient Relations

By Rodney J. Moore

North Carolina-based Novant Medical Group is like a lot of medical practices: It has attested to Stage 1, but it is bracing for Stage 2 hurdles.

Five HIPAA Critical Compliance Strategies for Your Medical Practice

March 18, 2014 | HIPAA, Compliance, Health IT, Law & Malpractice

In this webinar, presented March 18, 2014, healthcare attorneys Ericka L. Adler and Rachel V. Rose provide tips to keep your medical practice HIPAA compliant.

In Meaningful Use, Timing is Everything in Meeting Requirements

Rodney J. Moore

March 18, 2014 | Meaningful Use, EHR, Health IT, Operations, Staff

By Rodney J. Moore

With the Stage 2 rules looming, some practices are moving ahead while others remain on the sidelines in the quest to meet meaningful use.

What to Look for in Healthcare IT Staff

Marisa Torrieri

March 14, 2014 | Health IT, Technology

By Marisa Torrieri

How to ask the right questions and find the perfect candidate for your practice's healthcare IT needs.

ICD-10 Readiness: 15 Questions to Ask Your Health IT Vendors

Samuel S. Ambrose

Blog | March 14, 2014 | Coding, Health IT, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Technology

By Samuel S. Ambrose

Your EHR and practice management system vendors are important partners in the ICD-10 transition, so be sure they are ready with these 15 questions.

Pages

Videos
Podcasts

Five HIPAA Critical Compliance Strategies for Your Medical Practice
March 18, 2014 | HIPAA, Compliance, Health IT, Law & Malpractice
In this webinar, presented March 18, 2014, healthcare attorneys Ericka L. Adler and Rachel V. Rose provide tips to keep your medical practice HIPAA compliant.
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.