Health IT

Health information technology is playing a critical role in delivering data to the point of care when and how physicians need it.

A recent executive order to ensure federal computer systems are safe from attack has implications for medical practices as well.

Building a trusting relationship with an outside IT consultant is important, as is due diligence.

Server-based EHRs lend themselves to in-house management. But technology expertise for the employee with that responsibility is key, say experts.

An in-depth look at maximizing your quality component on the MIPS pathway of MACRA. How do you choose the right measures?

Video marketing can be an effective way to attract new patients and boost your online presence, here are some tips to be successful.

Communicating with patients electronically is often easier, but messages can be misinterpreted, leading to frustration.

If used properly, EHRs can help prevent the opioid epidemic from continuing to grow by managing prescription documents.

A data security expert urges healthcare organizations to give a sweeping look at data security, using training and technology.

Direct Messaging is a way for providers to securely exchange patient data. Here's a primer on how you can use the technology.

There's no point in switching your EHR if you join an ACO. You have options in connecting to other systems in the group.

Going to your EHR vendor's user group meeting will allow you to learn best practices from other practices your size.

An information technology developed for financial transactions could one day improve patient privacy in healthcare.

At a time when its very existence is in doubt, the Affordable Care Act has never been more popular, according to a recent poll.

Telehealth adoption is not where it could be, here are five trends having an impact on the market.

Also in this week's Practice Notes: President Trump launches opioid epidemic committee, while proposing budget cuts to mental health services.

Worried about bringing in new patients in the digital age? Look towards investing in marketing technologies.

While one practice built their own EHR to address population health, another solution is accessing information about specialists

Training physicians can be a challenge, but there are many upsides, including real-time patient record updates and physician satisfaction

Failure to properly train your staff can lead to costly mistakes when documenting using EHR.

Seema Verma, President Trump's choice for CMS Administrator, has advanced in the nominating process and is closer to confirmation.

Facing something like the Zika epidemic is challenging for any healthcare organization, but especially when they lack significant resources.

Data-sharing collaborations between payers and providers have potential to improve the bottom line for healthcare organizations and the health of their patients.

To ensure practices' data are secure from breaches, a cybersecurity expert made the case for an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to better compliance.

Technology is a useful tool to personalize the patient experience along the care journey while improving well-being and producing better outcomes.