EHR Technology

Selecting effective passwords and screensavers on computers helps, in addition to ongoing education about cybersecurity.

Physicians can learn a lot about risk analysis from the recent EHR vendor False Claims Act and subsequent settlement.

The government's involvement in medicine has made it harder for physicians and staff to stay happy. Here's how to keep things upbeat at your practice.

Building a trusting relationship with an outside IT consultant is important, as is due diligence.

Server-based EHRs lend themselves to in-house management. But technology expertise for the employee with that responsibility is key, say experts.

Uncertainty about the future of the ACA means continued concerns about initiatives already underway.

A reported 84 percent of independent physicians unsure what MACRA demands of them. Here's three things to know about complying with it.

Communicating with patients electronically is often easier, but messages can be misinterpreted, leading to frustration.

If used properly, EHRs can help prevent the opioid epidemic from continuing to grow by managing prescription documents.

Direct Messaging is a way for providers to securely exchange patient data. Here's a primer on how you can use the technology.

Uncertainty of the ACA aside, a new survey indicates most payers will stay in health plan exchange next year.

Using technology that safeguards PHI is a must in when providing care, but the same technology can lead to major HIPAA violations.

There's no point in switching your EHR if you join an ACO. You have options in connecting to other systems in the group.

Going to your EHR vendor's user group meeting will allow you to learn best practices from other practices your size.

At a time when its very existence is in doubt, the Affordable Care Act has never been more popular, according to a recent poll.

There are a lot of misconceptions over MACRA and what it entails. Here are five of the most common myths.

In this podcast, the chief innovation officer at the UPMC health system joins us to explain the potential of artificial intelligence in reducing burnout.

For some physicians, reducing burnout requires a major shift in how they practice medicine. For others, it's simply taking a deep breath.

This physician shares her unfiltered views on a new workplace, while remembering the way things used to be.

While one practice built their own EHR to address population health, another solution is accessing information about specialists

Training physicians can be a challenge, but there are many upsides, including real-time patient record updates and physician satisfaction

Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.

EHRs are often pointed to as the cause of physician burnout, but that's not entirely fair, says one doctor.

Facing something like the Zika epidemic is challenging for any healthcare organization, but especially when they lack significant resources.

With a goal in making electronic patient engagement efforts as informative and user-friendly as possible, health care practitioners are challenged with maintaining the security and privacy of patients.