Aine Cryts

From tools to help report on quality measures to automatic matching of diagnosis codes, practices should speak up to improve EHR usability.

From documenting care in real time to being as specific as possible, there are steps you can take to minimize malpractice risk.

While there are challenges associated with providing patients with EHR access, the benefits make it worth it, according to two experts.

Keeping emotions out of it, having a "Plan B," and being able to walk away are three key skills you need when negotiating.

Not sure whether you should document in the EHR with the patient in the room? Real-time medication reconciliation and accurate patient records are benefits.

Improved user experience, help with population health management capabilities and 2015 CMS certification round out this list.

When you keep the patient as your focus, figuring out how to get behavioral health data into the EHR works itself out.

Templates can make documenting care more efficient, but doctors still need to make each visit unique. Here are some pros and cons on using them.

A successful EHR deployment is about much more than technology. Patience and tech savvy are two qualities you're looking for in trainers.

From hiring in-house IT talent to undertaking strategic partnerships with other practices, providers have options when it comes to deploying their new EHR.

While the ICD-10 grace period was relevant to only CMS, there is still work to be done. Here are nine steps practices can take to ensure post Oct. 1, they are ready.

Thinking of moving your EHR system to a cloud-based vendor? Here are a few questions to ask your potential vendor.

Two practices are using technology, physician ownership, and patient workflow to update medications in the EHR.

Considering temperament, providing role clarity, and engaging with a recruiter are some key considerations when hiring a PA for your practice

This Colorado practice switched to a cloud-based EHR and then switched back to a server-based system. Here's the reason why.

Why is one OB/GYN practice dedicated to pulling information from its EHR and other data sources?

Looking to get physicians on board with your EHR system? Here are a few tips that one expert says will help get the job done.

Having the EHR in the exam room can be a benefit to the patient, however make sure it doesn't become a distraction. Here are tips to stay focused.

In 2017, practices need to decide whether to include advanced practitioners in MIPS. In the future, it will become mandatory, says one expert.

Per proposed rules from CMS on implementation of MACRA, increased use of certified EHR technology will be required starting in 2018.

Patient engagement is important for practices to ensure better care for the patient. Here are nine ways to improve your patient engagement efforts.

From background checks on employees to investing in new software and hardware, your practice has to be prepared. Here are five ways to stop a cyber criminal from infiltrating your EHR.

No practice is too small to not worry about a cyberattack. Here are four reasons you should be concerned that your EHR is at risk.

Physician satisfaction, training, return on investment, and patient comfort all matter when considering hiring EHR scribes.

One doctor has seen that medical training and trust are key when working with a scribe to document care in the EHR.

Tax experts provide insight on meaningful use payments and tax write-offs for EHR-related investments. What do practices have to know before April 15th?

From training to hardware to new population health software, budget time is the right time to make sure your current EHR set up meets the needs of your practice.

Seek out peer organizations for benchmarking and create opportunities for face time with your vendor contacts.

Solicit feedback from physician and non-physician users, and always keep the vendor’s perspective in mind.

Tap your tech-savvy physicians as inside experts and champions while investing time in education and support.