To Consider: Mobile Apps That Engage Patients
It’s clear that getting patients involved in their own care is the way of the future. As it turns out, so is mobile healthcare.
Study Reflects Physicians’ ICD-10 Concerns
In a recent survey of nearly 400 physicians and office managers, 85 percent of respondents ranked the transition to ICD-10 as one of the top three issues currently impacting their practice.
Implement Right - Technology in Your Medical Practice
Are you putting off upgrading your technology? Fear not: We offer the three most common tech mishaps, and the five essential steps for avoiding them.
Patients Warming Up to EHRs, But Privacy Concerns Remain
Patients have definite opinions about EHRs, technology security, and other related subjects.
Health IT Support at Your Medical Practice: Hire or Train?
Properly using technology at your practice is critical, as is determining who will help you use it effectively.
Proposed Stage 2 Meaningful Use Rules Present Challenges for Practices
Though the proposal is months away from being finalized, practices should be ready to do even more with their EHRs.
Coordinating Care with Mobile Technology
Albert Santalo of CareCloud and physician-consultant David Lee Scher discuss the evolution of technology, cloud computing, and mobile care coordination.
Foundations for Building a Successful Solo Practice
Solo practitioner James Holsinger shares his thoughts on how a solo practice can also be a successful one.
Considerations for Medical Practices Shopping for Cloud-based EHRs
Before practices take the leap into the skies, there are multiple considerations they need to take into account.
How Patients are Using Mobile Apps and Other Technology to Improve Health
A growing number of patients tracking their personal health through social networks, PHRs, and self-monitoring devices.
CMS Releases Proposal for Stage 2 Requirements for Meaningful Use
In addition to an extension of the Stage 1 reporting period, providers can expect an increased focus on interoperability, quality reporting, and security.
Coming Stage 2 Requirements of Meaningful Use Boost Prominence of HIEs
If rules for Stage 2 of CMS’ “meaningful use” EHR incentive program are released tomorrow as expected by some industry insiders, providers will have to get themselves more acquainted with HIEs.
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Kicks Off HIMSS12 with Inspirational Keynote
Social media is a big topic among physician practices this year, but Stone's speech focused less on healthcare issues such as ICD-10 and more on general life lessons.
CMS May Unveil Stage 2 Requirements for Meaningful Use Any Day Now
CMS’ Stage 2 proposal may be just a few days, or even just a few hours, away. Are you ready?
CMS Says it Will ‘Re-examine’ ICD-10 Timeline
Docs cheered when CMS said it plans to “re-examine” its ICD-10 transition timeframe, but will the deadline for implementing the new code-set actually be extended?
Do Positive Incentives for Patients Really Work?
Should physicians even bother to offer smoking cessation counseling or weight-management pamphlets?
Many Physicians Not Ready for Stage 2 Requirements of Meaningful Use
Have you given much thought to Stage 2 of the government’s EHR incentive program? Here’s why it should be top of mind.
Protecting Your Medical Practice's Data
Data loss happens at physician practices more than you might think. Here's the scoop on how to implement a good data-backup plan.
Study Reveals One More Reason for Physicians to E-Prescribe
As it turns out, e-prescribing may be linked with improved patient outcomes and medication-compliance rates.
How Practices Can Become More Social-Media Savvy
How can a practice take advantage of social media without suffering too many dire consequences? Experts dish advice.
Cloud Computing at Your Medical Practice
Chris Witt, CEO of WAKE TSI, discusses the ins and outs of cloud computing and its potential impact at your practice.
Paying for Technology in Your Practice
Many practices are spending more than they should for hardware, software, and services.
State of the Union: Should Obama Have Said More About Healthcare?
For physicians, paying attention to the healthcare law and future healthcare policies is more important than ever.
Social Media Opportunities Abound for Physicians
However, there are risks to consider, too, warns a research organization.
EHR Implementation Proves More Challenging for Physician Stakeholders
Physicians at smaller, independent practices might have more of a say when it comes to picking an EHR. But they also have many more challenges when it comes to implementation.
Before You Buy, Check Your EHR Contract
Why you should seriously read your EHR contract before you buy an EHR.
The Consequences of Not Already Being 5010-Ready
If you’re among the bulk of practices still sending in medical claims via Version 4010 don’t be surprised if you see an uptick in claims rejections.
Digital Voice Dictation at Practices Made Easier by Smartphones
As the market for EHRs has grown, so has the market for mobile voice dictation technology.
Study: Patients Less Interested in Most Health Media Sources
Though Internet-fueled health research has increased, other types of healthcare research have declined.
Dealing with Meaningful Use Attestation Aggravation
Getting that first incentive check hasn't been without a few obstacles. Here's how to bypass common headaches.