Health IT

Stay independent and profitable through the use of technology.

As providers, it’s our job to identify and anticipate what patients need. But, in order to deliver the right care at the right time, we need to re-examine our processes and relationships not only with our patients, but also with one another.

The leading cause of physician burnout also puts patients at risk of medical errors, the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Community health information sharing platforms are cropping up to give healthcare providers a more holistic view of their patients’ needs and challenges as well as capture interactions with other social service agencies. That, in turn, is helping to improve patients’ care and their quality of life.

With the silver tsunami fast approaching, it’s critical that physicians develop workflows to keep abreast of seniors’ health amid anticipated life changes and transitions of care.

This stethoscope and accompanying app help healthcare providers hear and see the heart in a whole new light.

Accepting payment via credit card is one way to improve patient collections. But medical practices must take precautions to ensure that their patients’ personal information remains protected.

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A review of 7 apps that provide some functionality for medical practices and/or patients  

The upfront savings of purchasing computer equipment from a nearby big-box store can be tempting. But remember: You get what you pay for.

An independent specialty group has improved patient relations and grown the practice by investing in advanced practice management and patient engagement tools.

Four ways advances in EHR technology can help providers achieve mandated MIPS target performance to not only report but also improve patient care.

Patient behavior plays a crucial role in determining health outcomes. In order to improve their health, we must help them get more engaged.

This month, Victor Abuel, MD, reviews an app for medical calculators that adds up to a handy tool.

According to a survey, 86 percent of Americans say they would likely take a survey from a healthcare provider, if asked. Here are three ways to get them to actually respond to your survey.

Insurance giant Anthem was recently tagged with a $16 million-dollar HIPAA penalty. What can you do to keep your solo or small practice from getting hit?

Please note this solution is subject to child labor laws. 

The true value of telehealth doesn’t always reveal itself when we’re testing the waters, but rather when the waters test us.

Physician practices are the keystone to the healthcare industry’s shift to value-based care. Technology tools such data analytics and automated communication can help practices provide preventive care and assist with population health management duties.

Embrace electronic billing and electronic verification tools to improve your billings and collections.

Artificial intelligence is trickling into medical practices. Here’s what you should know about the technology.

An app for nonphysicians to plug in their symptoms to figure out what’s ailing them.

An app that gets patients to pick up their phone without giving them your personal number.

Mobile technology has the capacity to improve your practice, specifically when it comes to tablet-based patient care.

Affecting real change with clinical or claims analytics isn’t about getting the right report, it’s about asking “How?” and “Why?”