EHR Technology

Per proposed rules from CMS on implementation of MACRA, increased use of certified EHR technology will be required starting in 2018.

While the usability of EHRs is a major issue for most physicians, some are finding ways to configure their systems to improve utilization.

Despite the progress the healthcare industry has had in adopting EHRs, the interoperability of these systems needs to be better.

Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.

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

Concerns about additional cost can hold practices back from adopting front-office technology, even though the rewards can more than offset the expense.

In part two of our conversation with family medicine physician KrisEmily McCrory, she shares her concerns about the cost to implement unrealistic quality metrics.

As healthcare moves towards a value-based reimbursement system, physicians need to be trained on analytics to better serve patients.

Continuing off her last blog, a physician shares more changes she has seen related to Obamacare on the front lines of medicine.

From background checks on employees to investing in new software and hardware, your practice has to be prepared. Here are five ways to stop a cyber criminal from infiltrating your EHR.

No practice is too small to not worry about a cyberattack. Here are four reasons you should be concerned that your EHR is at risk.

When it comes to long documents, the MACRA proposed rule isn't quite as captivating as "Truman." And this is quite unfortunate for Medicare doctors.

Looking at the health IT portion of the MACRA proposed rule shows us that components of Meaningful Use have been carried over to the new reporting program.

It's not impossible. Smaller providers can maximize their RCM and increase their bottom line; here are seven ways to do just that.

Here are several ways even the smallest practice can effectively manage the health of its patient population.

Why are patients waiting longer for doctors? The culprit lies with government-mandated reporting.

For one doctor, the EHR can visualize the amount of work that is done by a physician on a daily - and nightly - basis.

Physician satisfaction, training, return on investment, and patient comfort all matter when considering hiring EHR scribes.

Practices do not just have to use staff members to improve their financial situation. The EHR can also be a huge help.

Looking for ways to increase practice profits? You may find the answer on your payroll.

One doctor has seen that medical training and trust are key when working with a scribe to document care in the EHR.

No matter how small your practice is, it's important to put technical and human safeguards in place now to protect your data.

Various tools within the EHR can be important in speeding up the process of documenting the patients' care, but providers must be careful about the potential hazards of this added convenience.

Meaningful Use continues to be a pain in the neck for one doctor, who is struggling to attest as a private practice physician.