Articles
Are You Sharing Too Much Online? (posted on 2/1/10)
You may be unwittingly violating your patients’ confidentiality — and trust — on your blog or social media site. Check out these guidelines for staying legal and ethical online.
EHR Incentives Update (posted on 2/1/10)
Confused about meaningful use and EHR certification? We’ve got the information you need to go confidently into the EHR marketplace. Here’s your guide.
Outsourcing Your Billing (posted on 2/1/10)
Considering outsourcing the business side of your practice to a revenue cycle management firm? Let someone deal with the claims and collections headaches … right? Maybe. We examine the pros, cons, expenses, and benefits.
Can Technology Make P4P Easier? (posted on 1/1/10)
Here’s our primer on the tools that can help you manage the complex reporting requirements of pay-for-performance programs.
Office Netiquette (posted on 1/1/10)
Social networking is all the rage, but be wary if your staff are posting updates to Facebook. Setting a few ground rules can help avoid damage to your practice.
Choosing the Right EHR (posted on 11/1/09)
In the market for an EHR? Here’s a step-by-step selection guide by internist and pediatrician Rob Lamberts, who’s been through the process himself.
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Q & A
Reducing EMR Impact on Physician Productivity (posted 6/1/09)
You recently highlighted a practice that implemented EMR.
Smoking Cessation Advice (posted 6/1/09)
How do you encourage a person to quit smoking who has been smoking since the age of 16?
Changing Management Software (posted 5/1/09)
I am having trouble with my current practice management and billing system.
E-Prescribing Bonus Details (posted 4/1/09)
We were wondering if it’s worth participating in CMS’ e-prescribing bonus program.
EMRs Not Required by Law (posted 2/1/09)
Is it true that physicians’ offices are required to have an EMR?
Security Checklist (posted 1/1/09)
Do you have a technology security checklist and sample policies for using e-mail?
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Tools
Decisions, Decisions: Your IT Shopping Checklist
Is your practice in the market for a new EMR or other new technology you’re not all that familiar with? Or do you want to upgrade some outdated softwa...
Lab Tracking Tool
Need a better way to track the status of lab work you've ordered -- but not ready for an EMR? This Excel document provides semi-automation.
Be sure t...
Medical Practice Management Technology Resources
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Calculate EMR ROI
Thinking about buying an EMR, but not sure how it will pay off? Try this ROI calculator, supplied by A4 Health Systems. It will sh...
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Buyer's Guide
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