Financing Technology

Evaluating medical office purchase alternatives based on cost is an incomplete analysis and likely to be misleading.

What tech tools are other practices using? What would they pass up if they had a do-over? Help us to help you find out by completing our 2013 Technology Survey.

Ophthalmologist Ari Weitzner outlines his platform if elected president, starting with cutting healthcare costs.

The government doesn't mind evaluating you through its EHR incentive plan. But as it moves past the two-year mark, it's time for us to evaluate the program's progress in getting physicians like you to adopt and use (meaningfully, of course) technology.

Allergy testing is a potential new revenue source for your medical practice to consider in order better serve patients. Here's info on United Allergy Services.

HDL provides physicians the ability to perform comprehensive lab tests for the early detection of several issues while also adding revenue.

Struggling to find and implement the right EHR for your practice? Maybe it's time for some help.

Your front-desk staff is underappreciated but crucial to your success. Arm them with these high-tech helpers to get their jobs done right without burning out.

Going into solo practice has had its rewards and challenges

Many practices are spending more than they should for hardware, software, and services.

As charitable as physicians want to be, the law does not allow routine write-offs of co-pays and deductibles without risk.

As practices continue to deal with declining reimbursement, federal and commercial payers are exploring new payment models. Here's how to prepare and respond.

These days, everything from EHRs to PM systems are available via cloud computing. Is it time to ditch the servers and join the movement?

Why spend hours on the phone with payers when you can check online in minutes?

Cardiologist David Mokotoff feels at home whether he's prescribing a Mediterranean diet for his patients or snapper with orange brandy sauce for his family.

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.

Use this easy calculator to find out which of your payers are worth your efforts. By comparing the percentage of revenue to the percentage of patient encounters for each of your payers, you can tell at a glance which plans are the poor performers.

Executive editor Bob Keaveney speaks out against the pervasive practice of cost-profiling physicians.

Are you taking a close look at the fine print before signing your equipment leasing paperwork? You should be. We show you why and what pitfalls to avoid.

Advances in care delivery and technology are taking root now that could significantly change the way care is delivered in the future. Healthcare’s innovative thinkers and practitioners give us their predictions for the future.

It is easy to fall prey to the pressure to update your own office building. But before you do, there are a few things you should consider.

Are you prepared for a personal financial emergency? Theories abound on how big your back-up stash should be. Here’s how much you should be putting away at each stage of your career.

Confused about meaningful use and EHR certification? We’ve got the information you need to go confidently into the EHR marketplace. Here’s your guide.