Technology & AI

Physician rating sites are playing a growing role in a medical practice's ability to attract new patients. Here's how to respond to negative reviews.

If your practice is looking to boost its profitability and spend more time with patients, automating your billing and collections may be a solution. Here's why.

Afraid you won't be able to meet the Stage 2 requirements in the government's EHR incentive program? A new hardship exemption may help.

Seven smart investments that physicians say have changed their practices for the better.

Shopping for new software? Here are 10 tips to help make the process as effective as possible.

Speech recognition software can ease the transition to EHRs, but medical practices must take some important considerations.

Medical scribes are not just a band-aid to help physicians properly use EHRs; they boost physician satisfaction, patient satisfaction, and profitability.

Telehealth is becoming more accessible to small and medium-sized practices. Here's how your practice can get started.

Efforts to enroll uninsured patients in Medicaid will continue throughout the year. Physicians need to look at technology to help.

Chances are you've heard about the Heartbleed Bug, but you may not realize the threats to your medical practice. Here's what you need to know.

How to determine what to look for in an EHR and how to make a smart selection.

Facebook is a great way to engage patients and attract new ones, but you have to be smart about how you are using it.

Finding the right kind of IT help to move your practice forward.

On the fence about finding a new EHR for your medical practice? Here are seven signs that it may be time to ditch your current system for a new one.

Physicians face major challenges meeting the requirements for Stage 2 of the EHR incentive program. Let us know if your practice has started preparing.

How to ask the right questions and find the perfect candidate for your practice's healthcare IT needs.

Your EHR and practice management system vendors are important partners in the ICD-10 transition, so be sure they are ready with these 15 questions.

Four qualities that make up a great medical practice website, and three ways to make your website fresh and appealing.

Here are eight questions your medical practice should be asking when it comes to testing your claims submissions for the upcoming ICD-10 transition.

Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice.

Here's some observations from my walkabout with 38,000 of my closest friends in healthcare IT, better known as the HIMSS14 Conference recently held in Orlando.

When planning your social media strategy, remember that social networking is called social and not promotional for a reason.

New to social media or want to improve your presence? Four strategic approaches your medical practice should take.

Medical practices and hospitals must support their aging healthcare providers who may face the biggest challenges during EHR implementations.

How to ensure patient data and health information is protected when your physicians use their own devices at your medical practice.