Hardware

Though Stage 2 doesn’t begin until 2014, physicians - even those who have not yet attested to Stage 1 - can start preparing now.

EHR construction is analogous to house construction in many ways, but the builders of both structures may not always have the right tools for the job.

From slow machines to system failures, here's how to deal with the most common technology snafus.

Transitioning to ICD-10 presents big challenges, so turn to technology to ease your coding woes.

Properly using technology at your practice is critical, as is determining who will help you use it effectively.

An EHR installation is only the halfway point between overflowing filing cabinets and a truly digitized practice. Here's what comes next.

For small practices, the ongoing monthly costs of an EHR may simply not be affordable. So what alternatives are out there?

Do you wonder how you can become more efficient and improve your bottom line? Let technology address efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Your system crashed and your data is gone. Now what?

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.

Advance preparation is your key to successfully managing the ICD-10 conversion. Here’s what your practice needs to know and do to get ready.

Baffled by servers, networks, and other hardware? Turns out you don’t have to be a techie to make good decisions about your practice’s technology needs. Here’s how to gear up smart.

Insidious software and hidden viruses living in your computers could be threatening confidential records and practice productivity. Here’s how to protect yourself.

You need a software upgrade or workaround and your vendor is balking. Now what?

Have you heard about that “free” electronic medical records system that your local hospital, vendor, or the government is offering? Sounds good, right? But be careful. While there are ways to get EMR software for little or no cost, there are still expenses (and sometimes other strings) attached.

Some people find auto-dialing machines annoying, but they’re more efficient than having your staff call each of your next-day’s appointments to deliver a simple reminder. And they work just as well.

What are physicians like you doing when it comes to purchasing new office technologies? Our Fifth Annual Technology Survey cuts through the hype and gives it to you straight.

Now that you’ve decided which vendor will supply your new EMR (or practice management system, or other large IT purchase), it’s time to hammer out a deal. How do you negotiate the best terms for one of the biggest purchases your practice will ever make?

A Michigan pediatrician is seeking his second EMR. Can he get over his old baggage and anxieties enough to make the right choice?

Tired of the same-old office decor but can’t afford a makeover? No problem: Here’s how to make your space shine without spending a bundle.

You’re ready to buy an EMR. But how do you know which one is right for your practice?