Technology & AI

While GOP congressmen have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, two policy experts say it won't be that easy.

Diversity in your organization isn't just the right thing to do, some experts say it can improve care plans and add practical value.

Former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt said the fact a majority of physicians hate their current technology means there’s room for improvement in health IT.

At HIMSS17, a clinical leadership consultant advises physicians to not be scared of MACRA, but instead, see it as a great opportunity for transformative change.

Physician input is crucial to drive real-world value and the feasibility of innovative healthcare technologies.

Here are some suggestions for the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference.

Movie, music, and publishing revenues are a shadow of what they were 10 years ago thanks to new technology and delivery systems. The same can be said of healthcare.

From tools to help report on quality measures to automatic matching of diagnosis codes, practices should speak up to improve EHR usability.

From documenting care in real time to being as specific as possible, there are steps you can take to minimize malpractice risk.

This doctor's practice found out he was failing at social media. He offers three suggestions that could help you avoid this fate.

There are more than 380 million users and over 1.5 million groups on LinkedIn. If used correctly, it can be an effective marketing tool for practices.

While there are challenges associated with providing patients with EHR access, the benefits make it worth it, according to two experts.

Keeping emotions out of it, having a "Plan B," and being able to walk away are three key skills you need when negotiating.

Many practices don't address potential ergonomics issues until it's too late and someone has chronic pain or injury. This is a mistake.

You don't have to be a TV doctor to effectively reach a potential audience on Twitter, says new research on doctors using the social media platform.

Even though his practice is doing well in an underserved area of Georgia, this family medicine doctor still may have to sell it.

What will have the most impact on practice management this year? Experts offer their various predictions for the year ahead.

Advances in technology are making creating an integrated and seamless physician workflow more feasible than ever.

Practices need to focus their tech brain trust on potential developments in security compliance, mobile and more, in the coming year.

In clinical work, physicians are used to making quick decisions. When it comes to practice management, you must take your time and evaluate options.

Find the tech solutions that are correct for your practice's patients and don't get lured by the fanciest gadgets and apps, say experts.

In the second of a two-part podcast,. William Maples, MD, explains that improving the patient experience can't happen through hospitality-industry amenities.

Not sure whether you should document in the EHR with the patient in the room? Real-time medication reconciliation and accurate patient records are benefits.

Many practices are reluctant to make the switch from a physical server to the cloud. Here's why storing data in the cloud makes sense.

Improved user experience, help with population health management capabilities and 2015 CMS certification round out this list.

This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his picks to head Health and Human Services and CMS. Plus, the 21st Century Cures Act passes the House.

In order for there to be a "Cancer Moonshot," healthcare needs to see advancements in the operational side of the industry, too.

It seems like almost every physician is bringing a phone or tablet into the exam room and using mobile in their everyday life. Here are some medical apps to consider.

From this doctor's point of view, EHRs make little sense when it comes to dollars and cents.

Avoid having problems with data protection. Here are eight steps to take to develop and support an effective IT security training program.