Technology & AI

Community health information exchanges appear to offer many advantages, including increased revenue for physician practices.

A look at the interconnectedness of reputation management, patient engagement and value-based care.

Patients have a growing number of options for care, so providing a personalized end-to-end experience is no longer optional.

EHR interoperability is a great idea in theory, but the reality leaves much to be desired.

Given the evolving consumer preferences, bridging the physical and digital world to drive a unified experience is crucial to patient retention and satisfaction. Here’s how you can achieve it.

Wearable devices that gather health and movement data are being put to new uses in the clinical setting for glucose monitoring, pain management and distraction, rehabilitation, and treatment adherence.

Stay independent and profitable through the use of technology.

Four types of technology that will revolutionize patient care.

Four ways to take charge of your cell phone. 

If you are concerned that your security program is non-compliant, you should be-because you're worried about the wrong issue. 

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.

The cloud offers exciting new opportunities for medical practices that leverage it strategically and safely.

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.

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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Cybersecurity is a real and serious issue, but taking these seven steps can drastically lower your practice’s exposure to a cyberattack.

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.

If we are not smart about how we implement digital health, we may have results similar to the EHR.

Computerized records are not going away, so it is imperative to develop strategies to mitigate and cope with the stress EHRs are causing-for physicians and for patients.

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

More patients are recording their visits at the doctor’s office, sometimes without permission.

Search engine ranking fluctuations can cause panic among healthcare SEO consultants. Learn the factors that cause search result ranking fluctuations and how you should react to them.

Although physicians may not be involved with the cybersecurity of medical devices, they are still obligated to comply with HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

Millennials are more likely than other age groups to switch providers if they are not getting what they expect from you. Learn how to attract, engage, gain trust, and establish a long-term relationship with the America’s largest generation.

Medical practices replacing computers and related electronic equipment at year end must carefully manage their disposal to avoid significant liability.

Since there are simply too few doctors in far too many rural communities across the country, telehealth can help physicians ensure targeted care for everyone.