Technology & AI

Part of practicing modern medicine is being comfortable with new technology. Here are 10 ways technology can help you be a better doctor.

New research reveals that mobile technology can help physicians engage patients in their own weight-loss efforts.

Modular EHR designs allow flexibility and other advantages over integrated designs.

Many medical practices continue to overlook technology marketing basics, a fatal mistake in an era of increased competition and decreasing reimbursement.

If your medical practices is preparing for a merger or acquisition, here are six critical health IT areas that deserve your focus.

More than ever, and while you may not want to accept it, practicing medicine is running a business. And you have to make changes that reflect this thinking.

Voice recognition technology has come a long way, but for some physicians, transcription still needs to be part of the package.

With most HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule provisions now in effect, it's a good time for providers to review their policies.

A recent inside-job data breach incident reminds us why we need to take necessary precautions.

Attorneys Barbara Zabawa and Melissa Giftus warn improper social media use can lead to possible HIPAA violations, increased malpractice liability, and more.

Good written communication is important. Here are the basic rules for e-mailing with staff and patients.

Medical Practices must step up their efforts to prevent HIPAA breaches from occurring. A risk analysis can help.

Executives Robert A. Greene and Jon Goates on actions your medical practice can take to improve quality of care and lower costs of care.

At Northwest Primary Care Group in Oregon, they've implemented some strategies and best practices to get patients engaged via their portal. Here are some tips.

MGMA consultant Rosemarie Nelson offers dozens of suggestions on how practices can get the most out of today's technology.

Consultant Derek Kosiorek on critical technology issues practices are facing, and why physicians and practice managers should attend his two MGMA13 sessions.

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Here's how to determine what technology purchasing route is right for your practice.

If your practice is reeling from a bad EHR implementation, don't despair. Consultant Carolyn Hartley shares techniques to recover and even excel.

From determining the true cost of services to adding technology and transparency to processes, there are several ways to improve your revenue cycle management.

While many technology vendor package deals provide several advantages, others have some big drawbacks. Make sure you do your homework before investing.

When a payer started allowing patients to pay is providers directly, collections improved almost overnight for one practice.

Ensure your social media activity does not cause problems for your practice.

Is your EHR helping or hurting your medical practice? How about your bottom line? Share your thoughts.

The social media activity of your medical practice staff could be putting you and your practice at risk.