Has one of your patients ever suggested you start a blog because your advice and care has been so outstanding? Or maybe you’ve been burned by a patient complaint on some doctor-rating site and want to defend yourself? Or just maybe, you’re a closet chef and want an escape from your day job? <br /><br /> Then go for it.
For those sick of managed care intervening in physician-patient relationships, read on to find out new ideas on how to use technology to tighten your patient relationships.
Sound too good to be true? Thinking out of the box can bring your patients in on time (almost) every time.
Examining your practice’s processes is the first step toward solving office inefficiencies. You may discover that low-cost, low-tech tools can help you more than a pricey EMR.
Sure, the big IT tools help. But teaching your staff keyboarding, PC shortcuts, and how to use scanners and PDAs can go a long way toward boosting your operational efficiency.
Price may be the biggest stumbling block to EMR adoption: The darn things just cost too much. Or do they? Expert Rosemarie Nelson looks at some less expensive options.
How technology can help keep your waiting room full.
How electronic prescribing will make your life easier and your patients healthier.
In the market for an EMR? Here’s a crucial question: Client-server or ASP? Relax. We’ll explain what it means. And help you decide.
Three change-management strategies from corporate America that can work for you.
Using online tools to educate your patients.
Expert Rosemarie Nelson reveals her favorite new tech gizmos.
Expert Rosemarie Nelson explains how to make the most of the technologies you already have.
Inefficient practices sometimes think an EMR is the answer to all their problems. But adding a complex new technology to a disorganized office could make things worse rather than better. Ask yourself some key questions before you start the buying process.
IT guru Rosemarie Nelson explains how to avoid common tech-buying blunders.
Physician Associates manages its patient flow better than most. The multispecialty practice doesn't have extra staff or faster physicians. Its secret: an interactive Web site for patients.
Want help picking an EMR? Understand the pros and cons of selection guides
How to hire technical help for your practice
Whether it’s the EMR, the EHR, the EPR, or the next acronym-of-the-week, there is an ever-stronger focus on making health information easier to access when and where it’s needed.
Read on to discover some of my choices of sites that can help you find what you're looking for.
Advice on simple, free, routine maintenance for your software and hardware
How to make the most of the technology you already have
