August 18th 2025
Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.
August 13th 2025
Telehealth coverage faces a critical deadline, risking patient access as Congress deliberates on extending pandemic-era waivers. Discover the implications.
August 11th 2025
August 5th 2025
These 14 effective strategies will enhance your practice's online presence and transform casual patients into loyal advocates.
July 31st 2025
Patient portals have evolved into essential tools for patient engagement, yet many remain outdated.
Americans Appalled over Drug Costs, Not Hopeful for Fix
A recent poll found that 80 percent of Americans believe drug prices are too high, while only 39 percent have faith in it being fixed.
How Practices Can Improve Patient Reviews
Nearly two thirds of patients find their physician online, so having bad reviews is not an option. Here's what doctors can do.
Essential Guideline Apps for the Primary-Care Doc
Here are three guideline mobile apps that will help primary-care physicians get their jobs done.
Leaving Las Vegas: 5 Takeaways from HIMSS18
The big health IT conference has finished. What did this editor learn from the annual show?
Reducing Clinician Burnout in Five EHR-Related Areas
The EHR is the cause for many physicians to be burned out - but this doesn't have to be the case.
ONC Promotes Market-Driven Solutions to Health IT Woes
At HIMSS18, less regulation and more market-driven innovation was the name of the game for the ONC's top officials.
Solving the Prior Authorization Problem through Tech
The Healthcare Administrative Technology Association talks to us at HIMSS18 about familiar pain points for practices.
The Professional and Social Benefits of Clinical Registries
Clinical registries can assist medical practices with their quality initiatives, but also provide a high-tech community, says one expert.
Hacking, Malware a Major Threat to Small Medical Practices
Just because a practice doesn't have as much PHI as a hospital doesn't mean it's safe from hackers, as this HIMSS18 speaker reveals.
How Can Other Practices Improve Your Online Reputation?
Looking at your competitors' website, online reputation, and social media presence can help you improve your own marketing efforts.
Humanity First, Tech Second, Says HIMSS18 Speaker
Tech can do great things in health care, but it can also lead to a failure in communication.
Why Medical Practices Stick with Outdated Technology
Implementing smartphones into clinical practice can improve physician response times, increases efficiency and transforms care team communication.
10 Things to See and Do at HIMSS18
HIMSS18 has arrived. The Physicians Practice editorial staff has gone through and picked out the top 10 things you should do during your limited time in Las Vegas.
How Docs Can Avoid Sending "Oops" E-mails
Are you issuing embarrassing correction emails after goofing up your initial correspondence? Here's how to avoid this snafu.
Telemedicine is Too Cutting Edge for Some Practices
Telemedicine is convenient and easy, but that doesn’t mean it's for every practice. This practice found that out the hard way.
Clinicians' Favorite Apps to Use at Their Medical Practice
Our editorial advisory board tells us their favorite apps to use in medicine. What made the list?
4 Areas for Practices to Focus on in 2018
MACRA, inventory management, two other areas physician practices should focus on this year to improve care and lower costs.
App Review: BrowZine
BrowZine is a must for anyone looking to carry a wealth of knowledge with them on-the-go.
New Considerations When Switching Your EHR or PMS
Looking to upgrade your EHR or PM systems? Here are a few must haves.
The State of Mobile Health in Today's Practice
More practices are adopting mHealth technologies in different ways, but the lack of evidence surrounding these apps has some concerned.
2018 Mobile Health Survey Results
Mobile is in as three out of four practices saying they use mobile health (mHealth) in their practice on a weekly basis.
Freelance Physician Marketplace Takes Aim at Doctor Shortage
This method of job creation eliminates steps from the typical health care hiring process in hopes of providing better care for patients.
5 Common Web Design Mistakes Most Medical Practices Make
You have a few seconds to attract a new patient, it is essential your website delivers a positive experience. Avoid these medical website design mistakes.
Doctors: Get Serious About HIPAA!
Texting, Facebook, Skype - these technologies can all put you in the crosshairs of the government for failing to comply with HIPAA.
5 Lessons from a Patient Portal Hiatus
It took a two-year, frustration-induced hiatus from pushing a portal to his patients, but this admin finally understands their use.
This App Makes Physician Handwriting Worse
This app allows physicians with neat handwriting to better align with their colleagues by transforming their notes into illegible chicken scratch.
Data Security in the Digital Age a Lingering Concern
The digitization of health data is a good, but it brings concerns over how hard it is to protect patient data.
CDC Director Resigns from Post
More shakeups in the Trump administration's HHS with Brenda Fitzgerald, MD, resigning amid reports she traded in tobacco stocks.
App Review: Pedi QuikCalc
Providing lots of valuable information and smart calculator tools, Pedi QuikCalc is a valuable resource for inpatient and outpatient physicians.
Azar Confirmed as HHS Secretary
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Alex Azar, making him the second HHS secretary in under a year for the Trump Administration.