Marisa Torrieri

It may be too early to tell the degree to which participating physicians will reap benefits from the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative.

Yet another study reveals a shortage in primary care physicians. Specialties in short supply include urology, dermatology, psychiatry, and neurosurgery.

Social media is proliferating at physician practices, but it’s not all fun and games when an employee mouths off.

Shelling out cash for tech stuff like portals to kiosks and EHRs can be financially stressful. Here’s a guide to understanding which technologies can really cut your costs.

A newly released study on data breaches raises the question: What actions are practices taking to protect their data?

The number of practicing PAs has increased a whopping 100 percent in the last ten years, according to new research. This trend is a good one for physician practices

Patient portals are a great way to send and receive secure electronic messages and so much more. So why aren’t more practices and patients using them?

While no practice can 100 percent guarantee against breaches like the ones that have made news in recent days, knowing which are the most common is an important part of prevention.

CMS’ newly published e-prescribing rule offers several “significant hardship exemptions” to qualified providers. But does it go far enough?

Electronic submission of clinical quality measures was one of the chief concerns voiced by healthcare organizations.

If you’re part of a growing number of practices adopting cloud-based EHRs, be sure to consider unique security issues in advance.

Many providers still haven't upgraded to 5010. This week, CMS staff is ready to help.

Practices of all sizes are adopting EHRs at a growing rate. And some of the fastest growth is among smaller practices.

With so much else changing in healthcare, it's understandable that you'd want to avoid thinking about transitioning to the coming ICD-10 code set. But the longer you wait to start, the tougher it will be to make the switch, and the more likely you are to lose money. Here's what you need to know to avoid claims denials and ensure a smooth conversion.

How electronic tools for the reception area are helping practices save time, headaches, and achieve meaningful use.

If your practice hasn’t embraced the new ICD-10 codes and 5010 upgrades, you’re in good company. A report released earlier this month may shed some light on exactly why that is.

Choosing a doc for a second opinion is harder than I thought. Should one believe the happy patient video testimonials, or the negative online reviews?

Being a physician is rewarding - but it can take a toll on your personal life. Here are some of the best ways to release a little steam to avoid total burnout.

A woman in Santa Ana, Calif., recently made news for actually billing her physician because she had to wait 45 minutes for a doctor’s appointment. What would your practice do?

As it turns out, a growing number of physicians prefer using their media tablets and smartphones to access pharmaceutical information.

What makes me keep a physician beyond the initial “getting to know and diagnose you” visit is much more than a great website, good credentials, and a certified EHR. Physicians who are keepers are those who are not just honest, but sensitive and optimistic too.

A negative comment online about you or your practice isn’t something to cheer about. But it may not be as bad for you as you think.

Chances are you’re spending more time with your smartphone during work hours, perhaps even using it to access patient data. Like it or not, that means there’s more opportunity for a data breach that could land you in hot water.

Physicians who have been practicing medicine for more than 30 years may be just as likely to own media tablets as their younger counterparts. However, they seem less likely to answer an Internet-based survey regarding mobile device use.

A new report based on a survey of health information exchanges highlights some of the challenges and other concerns that might temper growth.

First birthdays are momentous occasion - times to reflect on the past and consider what the future will bring. To discuss how far practices have come with EHR adoption and meaningful use, we called upon healthcare experts and EHR vendors.

Even if you previously passed on using voice recognition technology, with EHRs and the movement toward integrated healthcare, it might deserve a second look.

Physicians who were sleep-deprived as resident doctors have mixed feelings about rules that went into effect July 1 limiting first-year resident work hours.

With government incentive dollars flowing and new tech tools like tablet computers and patient portals emerging, more practices are embracing a digital future. But for many, the old barrier to adoption - money - remains.

Physicians Practice asked its readers "What are the most crucial questions you should be asking your technology vendor?" Here are 20 of our favorites.