EHR Technology

To cash in on federal incentives, you need the right equipment and a good understanding of what it means for your EHR to be certified. Here's your primer.

Are health IT vendors ready to supply the marketplace with products enabled to meet the government's requirements for meaningful use of EHRs?

Can Your EHR Reduce Your Risk? Yes, say our experts, when used correctly. Here's your guide to using your EHR to better protect yourself against malpractice suits.

Can your EHR increase your risk? Yes, when used incorrectly. Here are potential technology pitfalls that can expose your practice to new malpractice risks.

A lot of practices have decided to adopt electronic health records because they “have to.” They want the stimulus money, and they know that down the road, they will be punished (financially) for not using one. And many physicians, especially the ones who have been practicing for over a decade, are doing so kicking and screaming.

Making the leap to adopting an EHR is a daunting task for those practices that are still using paper. After choosing your EHR wisely and incorporating each feature into your daily workflow, you will then be able to add this powerful tool to your clinical arsenal and provide more efficient care to your patients.

Electronic records require regular upgrades. Don't be fooled into thinking you can get by on the cheap.

Risks like security breaches, privacy violations, and misplaced patient information all need to be addressed when you adopt new technologies at your practice, say the co-authors of a book on "E-Health Hazards."

There is no question that the tablet computer is the coolest new computing gadget since the smart phone. But is it cool for EHR?

Made your choice? That’s only part of the battle. Now you have to get it running. Our preparation checklist should help.

As the landscape of medicine continues to change with increasing incentives from the federal government to move toward using an EHR in a meaningful way, there is no better time than the present to adopt an EHR for your practice.

Good tech support staff is crucial to achieving successful EHR implementation and other priorities like interoperability. Here’s how to find the health IT support you need.

Want to learn more on how to meet "meaningful use" from someone who has already received $42,500 in federal incentives? Let an Oklahoma practice show you how it's done.

The "mHealth" industry has exploded, and smartphones, tablets, and apps are the buzzwords du jour. Trying to figure out how mobile devices and mHealth solutions can work for your practice can be overwhelming, but it’s crucial to stay current. We tell you how to get plugged in.

I can think of no other industry – transportation, hospitality, retail, telecommunications, etc. - that would have anywhere near 20 TOTAL software providers/systems, let alone 20 “top” systems.

Here's some medical coding guidance on CERT reviews; a new CPT modifier; Medicare visit reviews; and more.

What was it that induced healthcare institutions to accept and implement products that actually impair efficiency? This is, or should be, a recurring question. It has many facets, but an important one is whether government regulation can result in "meaningful use" of EHR.

Looking to prove "meaningful use?" Start here with our easy-to-use checklist of requirements from CMS.

This physician wonders how to get around documenting the "I saw and examined" clause in every patient record.

Researchers say physician practices need to brace for the era of “e-power” - patients taking charge of their care management on a daily basis through the availability of smartphone apps, e-mail, and other “disruptive” technology.

The future of the direct-pay practice model is bright. Here's how it works, the affect on patients, and where it fits with models promoted by healthcare reform.

Don't make unnecessary work for your office, think ahead.

Patient-physician phone tag driving you nuts? Here’s how to make secure e-mail messaging work for your practice.

A little preparation and communication can go a long way toward a smooth-running practice

Should you buy a standalone app or an EHR-integrated module? We review the pros and cons.