EHR Technology

With the CMS' Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and value-based care model in full effect, it's important for physicians to understand what MIPS means for their practices.

Technology will play an important role in determining a practice's success in MACRA. Here's what you need to invest in.

MACRA, along with value-based payments, have the ability to produce significant population health improvements, here's how.

Having a short and sweet medical record is one way to make your doctor's job easier. This doctor found a patient that he especially loves.

Dr. Robert Wachter wrote the book on the failings of health IT and the effect these systems have on patient safety. He joined us for the Pearls podcast.

Competing interests between EHR vendors is one of the many reasons we may never see true interoperability.

CMS' proposed rule for the 2018 performance year of the Quality Payment Program should be seen as a major win for small practices, experts say.

Follow these tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed by MACRA requirements, while remaining prepared for the uncertain future.

What do practices need to know about the proposed rule for MACRA reporting in 2018? Here are our top 10 takeaways.

Don't let a lack of communication, EHR misadventures, or failure to be prepared lead to a damaging malpractice suit at your practice.

Here's how medical practices can effectively turn a new EHR system from a stranger to a friend in seven easy steps.

The CMS Actuary projects that if the AHCA passes into law, the number of uninsured Americans will increase by 13 million by 2026.

Experts say blockchain holds a lot of promise, but it's likely five to 10 years before the healthcare industry embraces the technology.

A lot of things can lead to a malpractice lawsuit. Here are 10 mistakes seen by an attorney with experience in helping docs avoid suits in the first place.

EHRs have yet to become a major problem in medical malpractice, but the potential is there, experts say. Here are a few areas of EHR use to caution.

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.