EHR Technology

Those in healthcare get so excited about the data, especially "big data," that they come to believe that data elements have some intrinsic value, but they don't.

How does your technology use compare to practices of similar sizes? Here's your chance to find out.

The NSA appreciates the importance of context. Do you? Does the EHR at your medical practice?

Here's a handy infographic on EHR adoption among private practice physicians, including data on certified EHR systems and meaningful use attestation.

Plainly put, the "data" in an EHR, especially the coded values, are not and cannot be informative in the way a narrative record can.

Know what your idea of perfection is and keep your practice moving toward it. Just don't let it be the enemy of real, achievable improvements.

Interoperability is the healthcare buzzword of the moment, but let's look at the word, what it means, and what we are truly trying to achieve in health IT.

EHRs can indeed reduce costs and improve patient care, but they can also provide legal issues if the rules for their use are ignored.

Bar coding is an easy, inexpensive, and reliable way to increase productivity and streamline data entry. Here’s how to use it.

One of the anticipated costs of EHR implementation is helping those who are struggling to adapt, most notably older providers.

While physician adoption of technology soars, cost is still an ever-looming concern, says a recent survey.

Which tools are your medical practice peers buying and how are they using them? Our 2013 Technology Survey has the answers.

Which tools are your peers buying and how are they using them? Our 2013 Technology Survey has the answers.

When you find your medical practice constantly behind, unorganized, and frazzled at the end of every day, maybe it's time to take a look at your work flow.

Training may be one of the biggest barriers to full EHR buy-in from clinicians, study says.

Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.

Physicians have medical information in their mind, but the EHR cannot access it, so the unhappy task of extracting data from information falls on providers.

Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?

Failing to fully examine an EHR vendor may have significant financial consequences for your medical practice. Here's a recent example.

If your goal is to be the best doctor you can be, limit your personal interaction with the EHR to only those things that serve that goal.

What is "big data" and how is it being deployed in American medical practices and health systems to improve the quality of care? This short video explains how physicians are already using data in their management of patients, and what health IT experts believe is likely to happen next.

Some EHRs succeed in medical practices while others fail. There may be a root cause for the failure, but the solution is not easily embraced.

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Usability remains a matter of personal preference, so the debate over the best tablet can shed light on how we determine the best EHR system for our own use.

Physicians are struggling with the burden of EHR requirements. Concierge programs can provide time and income to lessen the headaches many practices face.

Einstein was right when it came to EHRs: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

In the underlying causes of failures and dissatisfaction with EHRs, there are actually several issues that require commitment from vendors and providers to solve.

The goal of medicine is to heal people, not to mass-produce them.

Attesting for meaningful use? There’s a 5 to 10 percent chance you’ll be audited before you see your first big check.