EHR Technology

A better EHR might seem to be the solution to many physicians' frustrations, but in reality, oppressive quality markers are at the heart of the problem.

Robots are going to play a vital role in the future of medicine, according to many technologists. In one practice, this transformation has already begun.

Thinking of moving your EHR system to a cloud-based vendor? Here are a few questions to ask your potential vendor.

Two practices are using technology, physician ownership, and patient workflow to update medications in the EHR.

Big news out of CMS this week with acting administrator, Andy Slavitt announcing flexibility for physicians in complying with MACRA regulations next year

Smaller practices are less likely to use or upgrade technology, but they may not survive MACRA without it.

HIEs are increasingly connecting providers centered around primary-care, but what about behavioral data?

The number of physicians prescribing controlled substances grew 359 percent in 2015, according to new data.

This Colorado practice switched to a cloud-based EHR and then switched back to a server-based system. Here's the reason why.

Why is one OB/GYN practice dedicated to pulling information from its EHR and other data sources?

New research from the MGMA indicates that physician-owned multispecialty practices are paying $32,500 per full-time physician for various IT expenses.

This physician says the EHR can be both a source of burnout and frustration as well as a tool that improves work-life balance. Here's how.

When Dr. Brooks Young took over his foot and ankle clinic eight years ago, it had paper charts and an outdated billing service. Here's how he updated it.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Don't work harder, work smarter. Technology can ease your most pressing revenue cycle and work flow concerns.

The top reasons healthcare data is breached are totally avoidable through low-hanging methods of security.

Looking to get physicians on board with your EHR system? Here are a few tips that one expert says will help get the job done.

We know what technologies practices are using today, but what will they be utilizing in 10 years? Here are six possibilities.

Having the EHR in the exam room can be a benefit to the patient, however make sure it doesn't become a distraction. Here are tips to stay focused.

Using mobile EHR applications means being aware of the privacy implications of carrying protected health information in the palm of their hands.

Physicians are likely going to give a loud groan when you ask them about EHRs. Why, then, have they warmed up to the mobile experience?

Physicians Practice surveyed 1,568 physicians, advanced practice providers, and practice administrators for its annual technology survey. Here's what they said.

Don't just jump into your second EHR contract without help. Here is what you have to consider first.

Another week, another research effort surmising the main reason why physicians are burned out. The latest research takes aim at a familiar foe.