Marisa Torrieri

A new report sheds some light on how physicians are using the Web.

Even when you're working nonstop, there's always time for love.

A new study sheds light on two growing problems - a huge anticipated Medicaid enrollment growth, and the supply (or rather, lack thereof) of primary care physicians available to treat them.

Is staff mediocrity costing you money? Here's how to fix it.

Patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes are two interlinked topics that are always top of mind for U.S. doctors. Lately, we’re seeing more evidence that having personable qualities such as empathy and a friendly demeanor improve both.

Once a simple process, Medicare physician enrollment now entails hours of documentation. By arming itself with information on the most common errors in this area, a practice can substantially decrease the likelihood of having its billing privileges revoked.

Medical associations representing practices and other healthcare providers teamed up to ask CMS for more specificity and clarity when it comes to Stages 2 and 3 meaningful use measures.

When it comes to sending that data to a third party through a health information exchange, money isn’t the only big issue that is giving practices and other healthcare industry stakeholders a headache.

If making patients happier and physicians’ lives easier isn’t enough reason to pique your interest in patient Web portals and PHRs, consider the fact that using both can help providers achieve meaningful use on several Stage One measures.

HHS officials Sebelius and Blumenthal praise CMS’ meaningful use initiative, calling on providers to embrace federal health programs.

Getting patients on board with keeping their own patient health records is an easy way for physicians to improve care. Here's how to do it.

Want to get your physicians enthused about your new EHR? Nix the big educational lectures and set a good example.

One doc claims that by using a tablet computer, he and his colleagues are able to provide better, faster, and more comprehensive patient care, which leads to better outcomes. Check out the pros and cons of tablet computing.

Kids downloading apps to their smartphones in 2011 will grow up to expect to have access to online prescription refills, mobile Web portals, and health-monitoring applications. What does that mean for your practice? Get used to serving tomorrow’s patients today by getting cozy with mobile technology.

When it comes to implementing EHR systems, a growing number of practices are opting for Web-based EHR solutions over traditional software-based programs.

Seniors and doctors alike are hot for the highly publicized new wellness visit under Medicare, but a story about claim denials from contractors is apparently causing a bit of alarm.

If you’re happy and you know it, and you’re a physician, clap your hands - you’re among good company.

In the last 10 years, physicians have spent a lot of time getting adjusted to using EHRs and computerized tools. Lucky for them, patients are coming around to appreciate their efforts.

With so much focus on adopting meaningful use EHR technology, many healthcare providers aren’t even glancing at other tech-related mandates less than a year away.

New research reveals not enough is being in conversations between women ages 45 and older and their physicians. We have a couple of ideas on how to break down the communication barrier.

It’s no surprise that we’re still seeing reports highlighting the “biggest” trends in 2011. One we think would benefit from more media attention: The growing volume and diversity of mobility products available to providers.

Attracting new patients (or turning them off) may be increasingly tied to how your Web site looks and how easy it is to use.

Though most adults say they wish they could find more comprehensive information about physicians in cyberspace, in reality, many adults actually spend more time researching gadgets and gifts than they do researching their primary-care physicians.

The good news is the cost of “smart” technology designed for certain uses is dropping, and may be worth a closer look by physician practices.

A new survey reveals the costs of running a medical practice and insurance reimbursement concerns are keeping docs up at night more than other issues. The good news? Physicians are optimistic about new technology.

We’ve seen quite a number of doctor-targeted articles lately that trumpet the merits of e-mailing patients - and it’s easy to see why. But when it comes to e-mailing patient notes to your home e-mail account, the electronic medium could prove more of a hassle than a help.

As more doctors embrace smartphones, media tablets, netbooks, and other wireless gadgets, we're psyched to see what 2011’s “top 10” and “top 20” apps lists will look like.

When it comes to medical apps, Apple is still the market leader. But Google, armed with a new medical apps category in its Android Marketplace, solid technology partners, and sights set on the burgeoning tablet market, could narrow the gap in 2011.

Researchers say physician practices need to brace for the era of “e-power” - patients taking charge of their care management on a daily basis through the availability of smartphone apps, e-mail, and other “disruptive” technology.

A new Government Accountability Office report states that the Federal Communications Commission needs to make major management changes to its Rural Health Care Program. The FCC said those changes are underway.