Technology & AI

The government is getting more aggressive-a lot more aggressive-in going after possible fraud. Here's how to keep your practice out of legal hot water.

How to keep your practice up to date with changing healthcare policies and industry standards.

Why physician practices should do more to take charge of their online image, and engage with patients electronically.

The biggest mistake you can make with your next media appearance is to think it stops when the interview is over. Here are some tips that show you how to leverage your spot in the limelight.

Many practices fail to appreciate the enormous value of strategic scheduling: a full schedule means a full day of revenue. Because even one missed patient makes a difference, we show you how to stack the deck in your favor.

Not enough hours in the day? Small changes can have a big impact on your practice efficiency - and your life.

This technique can be replicated over and over to boost traffic and earn more credibility for your medical practice website.

From building a great website to getting social-media savvy, here's what physicians should do to boost their cyber profiles.

How can you be expected to maintain four or more social media profiles while also running a successful practice? Here's some advice.

Thanks to new federal initiatives and the increased use of smart phones and tablets, more physicians are communicating with each other while on the go.

While social media can help a physician's professional reputation grow, the misuse of social media by others can be destructive.

Are you restricting Internet access to your medical practice staff? If so, some of your cash flow is not only offline but also in jeopardy.

A reader argues that we won't solve rising healthcare costs unless we confront the expensive, high-tech treatments.

As patient engagement efforts intensify, mobile health apps present opportunities. Are you taking advantage?

Apps have come a long way in the last two years; here are a few physician favorites.

Kerry Shackelford of Coalfire explores security issues in the collection and storage of healthcare data and the ongoing search for uniform standards other industries already have in place.

Are you putting off upgrading your technology? Fear not: We offer the three most common tech mishaps, and the five essential steps for avoiding them.

Innovation is great. Litigation isn't. Here's how to use the latest tech tools at your practice properly and within the letter of the law.

Properly using technology at your practice is critical, as is determining who will help you use it effectively.

Physician and social media expert Russell Faust explains the connections physicians can make via LinkedIn.

Are you competing with Dr. Google? Here's some advice on how to deal.

Some wonder whether the government will actually impose Medicare payment reductions on providers that never meaningfully use EHRs.

Albert Santalo of CareCloud and physician-consultant David Lee Scher discuss the evolution of technology, cloud computing, and mobile care coordination.

The HIMSS12 conference will cover everything from the next stages of “meaningful use” to mobile technology.

Data loss happens at physician practices more than you might think. Here's the scoop on how to implement a good data-backup plan.