EHR Technology

We need to accept that identical medical offices with rigid protocols may not serve our individual patient populations in the best manner.

Poor support, integration issues, and acquisition by another vendor are all reasons to consider switching your EHR vendor.

For one group practice that was always ahead of the game, transitioning to an accountable care organization made perfect sense.

The kind of EHR interoperability envisioned by vendors and regulators will never be achieved and is not practical for healthcare.

Switching from ICD-9 to ICD-10 was predicted to be calamitous, especially for small practices. But, for many, it wasn't.

Why is the dropout rate of the EHR Incentive Program getting higher and higher? Experts say there are multiple reasons.

It’s up to physicians to make IT work as it should, assisting in the care of a patient. Don’t rely on vendors and government mandates.

You’ve invested in an EHR. Now it's time to optimize it for ACO success.

Successful ACOs must share information among providers. What to do if your practice doesn’t use the same EHR with others in the collaborative?

As healthcare continues its transition to the digital world, patient is a virtue and flexibility is vital when it comes to leveraging the EHR.

When it comes to HIPAA breaches, entity size does not matter. What matters is the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)’s oversight and compliance.

Exporting EHR data into Excel gives practices more flexibility to track trends and improve upon issues in the revenue cycle.

While the latest rule clarification for CMS on the use of EHRs answers some questions for physicians, there are plenty remaining.

Even with potential meaningful use incentives from the government, small practices have to get creative with tech investments.

Are EHRs becoming more end-user friendly? This provider has seen recent proof that this might actually be happening.

There are 752 pages covering the changes to Stage 2 of meaningful use and finalizing Stage 3. We’ve whittled that down to five major takeaways.

CMS has released modifications to the meaningful use program. Here's what the changes mean for physician practices.

Physician assistants can help busy physician practices better cope with the frustrations of EHR. Here's how.

If you are looking to exchange data with other providers, but don’t want to pay HIE fees, here are a few alternatives.

To reap the rewards of government incentives in full, practices must fulfill all meaningful use requirements - and potentially survive an audit.

Close may count in horseshoes and hand grenades, but it won't get you paid if you participate in the EHR incentive program.

Two physicians say that Medicare reimbursements not only hurt physicians, but also damage patient relations and care as well.

Is joining a regional HIE the right move for your practice? Here are five questions to consider before making that kind of investment.

A continuing discussion on philosophical books which will enhance critical thinking and communication skills - in healthcare and in life.

The most successful practices prioritize training of technology tools to optimize the revenue cycle. Here are five tips to keeping staff up to speed.