EHR Technology

Practices pour hours into notes, orders and message management, but many leaders say the biggest win would be fewer clicks and keystrokes. These 9 operational levers cut clicks, tame the inbox and protect care capacity.

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in documentation, RCM and clinical decision support tools. Here’s how practice leaders can use it more deliberately — and what the data say about where it’s actually helping.

A December JAMA study examines what happens when physicians get built-in time for inbox work.

New survey data from Physicians Practice shows EHR inefficiencies continue to strain medical practice operations.

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Three new electronic health record platforms launched in 2025 are betting big on artificial intelligence, voice and revenue cycle automation to cut clicks and give physicians more time with patients.

From automated charting to intelligent scheduling, AI can save hours each week — if used wisely.

An EHR decision can shape your team’s efficiency and finances for years to come. Here’s what to look for — and how to compare leading platforms head-to-head to find the right fit.

Electronic health record vendors use different pricing models, add-ons and service fees that can quickly inflate your costs. These six tips will help you budget wisely and keep your system working for your practice.

Health care practices enhance patient care by investing in advanced communication tools that address EHR messaging shortcomings, ensuring timely and effective collaboration.

Private practices face mounting challenges, from staffing shortages to reimbursement pressures. If your software can’t keep up, it may be time to reevaluate.

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The need for integrated patient care to help reduce medical errors, a $20B plague for the U.S.

Can the next generation of EHRs solve the problems of the current generation?

Recent outages are a reminder of how crucial it is for physicians and health care facilities to protect themselves in such an event.

It’s critical to thoroughly plan the EHR migration process.

Even during market disruptions, physicians need to create efficiencies, cut costs, and boost financial stability.

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

The two companies announced the expansion of their work together, and a few hospitals are already using a new solution involving artificial intelligence.

Scribes are someone who works offsite or in a different area of the practice (i.e., not in the exam room) to document important aspects of the encounter so the physician or other provider can focus on providing patient care and working more efficiently.

Digitizing patient health data was supposed to make it usable for public and population health research. So far, that hasn’t happened.

Although value-based payment models offer several advantages compared with fee-for-service models, practices are sometimes reluctant to try them due to concerns about the additional documentation and workflow changes they require.

The use of scribes can lower the burnout of maintaining electronic medical records.

Patient engagement is about involving the patient in their own care. So use one of your key tech tools - your EHR - to help boost that involvement.