Technology & AI

More physicians are using their mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets for healthcare purposes. But not all are using them securely.

A little preparation will go a long way toward helping medical practices pass meaningful use audits.

With the advent of cloud computing, practices are now able to have better access to their data; using any platform, any device, and at anytime.

Much like medical practices, revenue cycle solutions are trying to keep up with regulations and other healthcare changes. Here's what you need to know.

Pediatrician and social media enthusiast Natasha Burgert offers physicians advice on joining and posting to Twitter.

As healthcare reform evolves, many medical practices are embarking on major projects. Here are some ways to increase the likelihood of success.

Mobile devices bring great benefits to healthcare, but they also pose great risks. Here's how to mitigate those risks.

How to use technology and education to assist your medical practice's physicians with the ICD-10 transition before it happens.

An August FTC complaint against a medical laboratory indicates that medical practices could soon face more angst when HIPAA breaches occur.

Smart purchasing decisions at medical practices require an appropriately broad view of the needs and alternatives.

Measures to protect privacy sound good in theory, but unnecessary protections raise the cost and lower the efficiency of legitimate medical record sharing

Want to avoid costly EHR mistakes at your medical practice? I proffer the following, which I call the 'Order-of-Magnitude Heuristic.'

As more practices implement EHRs, more are employing medical records scribes. Here's why your practice might want to consider it.

Don't let fear hold you back from taking advantage of EHRs. Here's how to address common fears and how to find great EHR help.

Technology is an important factor in improving the way you care for your patients. Unfortunately too many practices fail to use it to communicate with them.

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Entering into an ACO? Here are the tech tools to make it work.

Don't lament the end of Windows XP for your medical practice. With today's advanced technology, the road ahead is actually far better.

Time and profits are precious commodities at medical practices, but EHRs and the new standard of accountability can jeopardize both.

These highly sophisticated technology innovations can improve efficiencies at your medical practice.

A look at some of the smartest technology for physicians today - or in the near future.

With the deadline for the end of support and updates for Windows XP, here are five important steps for your practice to avoid HIPAA and HITECH Act violations.

To operate efficiently and profitably, medical practices must devote time and attention to non-urgent, non-routine matters.

Experts reveal common technology missteps that are putting practices at risk of HIPAA violations.

Here's a look at five of the latest tablets with high-level security features for physicians.