Health IT

At the MGMA 2014 conference, attendees learned about key elements of HIPAA compliance they may be overlooking. Many have to do with changes to patient rights.

What you communicate to patients should also consider how you reach them. And with the variety of messaging available, there is also varying patient preference.

As displayed in Dallas, you can't expect EHRs to interoperate when they can't even intra-operate in their current structure.

The turn of the calendar to 2015 means year-long reporting of meaningful use under CMS' EHR Incentive Programs. Here's how to prepare.

The last quarter of 2014 is the last chance for eligible professionals to get meaningful use incentive payments. Here's how to ensure you attest properly.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the daily work flow at medical practices nationwide.

Robert M. Tennant of the MGMA looks at the effect HIPAA is playing on the use of health IT at medical practices.

Instead of paying for airfare to expensive conferences, mobile apps are making CME opportunities more accessible for busy physicians.

Looking to report to cancer and special registries as part of your Stage 2 attestation? Here's what your medical practice needs to know first.

Anyone that is responsible for patients has had "I told you so" moments. Here are mine when it comes to health IT and EHRs. I hope you take my advice.

Robert Tennant of the Medical Group Management Association explains the ins and outs of CMS extending its hardship exception regarding meaningful use technology.

Can't decide between myriad EHR vendors in your quest to meet meaningful use? Here are five tips for a DIY approach based on one practice's experience.

The American Medical Association's recommendations to boost EHR usability are touchy-feely, but none really get to the heart of what's wrong with systems.

It’s often difficult to find specific explanations of what makes an EHR user friendly. Still, physician feedback is pointing to three important features.

Imagine an EHR that is put together to work, not just to meet meaningful use (or as I like to say, meaningless) regulations.

Guidance on the latest ruling, and five ways that physicians can grasp, embrace, and implement the second stage of meaningful use.

One of the keys to successful implementation of EHRs is good communications with your vendor. Here are four tips to a better dialogue.

Sharing radiology images might seem like the most achievable meaningful use objective in Stage 2, but it needs to be make sense for your medical practice.

Apple anticipates that even the best laid plans go awry, so they seek out the failures and fix them using customer support. Why can't EHR vendors do the same?

When your EHR is no longer working for your practice, it may be time to search for a new product.

Understanding the bigger picture can help ease the transition when your EHR system is changed or updated.

Physicians and their practices have a little more breathing room when it comes to meeting the requirements of the EHR incentive program.

Patient portals and telemedicine can improve efficiency and patient access to care, but in-person interaction with providers should always be a top priority.

Considering the cloud for your medical practice data? Here are four strategies to get your medical practice more familiar with this health IT solution.

Charge capture has evolved, from paper to PC to PDA and now to mobile applications, providing physicians with better access to patient data.