EHR Technology

The government has released the final rules for Stage 2 of its EHR incentive program. The new rules are broader in scope and have higher thresholds. Here's how to prepare your practice now for success later.

Performing a qualitative assessment of your practice's needs is one of the best ways to decide which EHR will provide the best value.

More than two out of three physicians have adopted EHRs, but concerns remain.

More than two out of three physicians have adopted EHRs, but concerns remain.

The failure to include medical information science and critical thinking in the medical school curriculum is more a sign of ignorance than of sagacity.

While EHRs have the ability to reduce medical errors, the potential to create coding and other errors must be constantly monitored.

As anti-fraud efforts step up, there's little doubt that the OIG will be looking at your practice. Make sure your patient records accurately reflect physician services.

EHR cloud computing is an out of sight, out of mind idea - you won't worry about what you can't see at your medical practice.

Having a tough time deciphering what the Stage 2 requirements seek to meet meaningful use? Here's a plain talk description of each rule and useful advice.

Here are some additional thoughts on whether your medical practice's EHR should be located in the cloud or on the ground.

Though Stage 2 doesn’t begin until 2014, physicians - even those who have not yet attested to Stage 1 - can start preparing now.

You might use the latest and greatest technology at your practice. But do you have a firm understanding of how and why that technology works?

Cloud computing may have advantages but snappy performance is not one of them.

When implementing an automating feature, it is vital to invest the time and money to it set up correctly. Here's some guidance.

Many practices are struggling with the costs of implementing and adopting EHRs. But some revenue boosting opportunities may be in the pipeline.

Here are some slicker, more economical alternatives to the fax machine for your medical practice, especially when it comes to following HIPAA rules.

I understand what the government is trying to achieve, but I have to question the "meaningful" part of their EHR Incentive Programs to collect healthcare data.

Many of the Stage 2 requirements of the EHR Incentive Programs build off Stage 1. But past experience doesn’t necessarily mean physicians will have an easier time.

Want a complete overview of Stage 2 of CMS' EHR Incentive Programs? Learn everything you need to know here.

EHRs are past the baby-steps phase, but are still stumbling. Perhaps it's time to step in and explore a larger problem.

The government doesn't mind evaluating you through its EHR incentive plan. But as it moves past the two-year mark, it's time for us to evaluate the program's progress in getting physicians like you to adopt and use (meaningfully, of course) technology.

Here's how Stage 2 of CMS' EHR Incentive Programs differ from the rules for Stage 1 to achieve meaningful use.

CMS on Thursday announced the final rule for Stage 2 of the Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. Here's what physicians had to say.