EHR Technology

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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.

Patient portals can offer better customer service and care, but only if you can get your patients to use it. We examine the pros and cons of jumping on the portal bandwagon.

In her MGMA session on the internal checks and balances practices should implement to prevent fraud and embezzlement, Susan F. Childs noted that 75 percent of businesses have a risk of theft or embezzlement. Is your practice at risk? Find out how to assess your practice procedures and prevent theft in your practice.

Expert Greg Mertz offers tips on how to navigate the process of EHR implementation through needs analysis, vendor selection, and training.

Are you confused about EHR certification? You're not alone. To receive federal incentive payments for your EHR, you must show that you are using a certified technology in a meaningful way. But what does that really mean - certified technology?

Mainstream EHR vendors have gotten better at catering to physicians in specialties outside of primary care, but don't count out niche EHR vendors. We help you examine your purchasing options.

It's been a wild year in healthcare. And you ain't seen nothing yet.

Most of the highly publicized cases of security breaches involving personal health information have been due to lost or stolen laptops and storage devices. But EHRs are full of personal health information that practices must ensure is protected. And, a recent study showed the general public is still very concerned about the security of EHRs, which could be a barrier to adoption.

Here’s what you need to know about the booming medical apps market

The phones never seem to stop ringing in a medical practice. How does your practice manage incoming calls?

Your system crashed and your data is gone. Now what?

Here are your latest coding questions, answered by coding expert Bill Dacey.

What about that government stimulus money? Expert Rosemarie Nelson explains it all.

EHR adoption doesn’t end when your system is installed; you have to continue to improve your use of the product.

Even if you choose not to implement a full EHR right now, you can take a big step toward digitizing your practice.

If you’re confused about the federal incentives to buy an EHR and what meaningful use means, you're not alone. We have the answers in our 2010 Technology Survey.