Study shows orthopedic surgery is safer for patients over age 80

A new study shows that a growing number of U.S. patients age 80 and older are choosing to have orthopedic surgery, and that orthopedic surgeries are becoming safer for these seniors.

Showing physicians EHR benefits may increase adoption rates

By making more physicians aware of the incentives involved with EHRs, adoption rates in the U.S. may increase even more.

Study proves EHRs can identify patients with undiagnosed hypertension

Northwestern Medicine researchers conducted a study that found the reviewing of electronic health records and utilization of algorithms can identify patients with undiagnosed hypertension at a high accuracy rate.

New survey reports physicians’ EHR usage

New studies show that electronic health records are becoming the norm across all levels of the health care industry. While the successes are shown in numbers, some doctors are skeptical due to patient and security concerns.

Is EHR point-of-care more useful than standard clinical trials?

A recent study conducted by the University of Manchester and published in the journal Health Technology Assessment suggests that using electronic health records to identify the better of two treatment options is more time efficient and less costly than standard clinical procedures.

Studies reveal new ACL reinjury prevention strategies

Athletes depend on each and every one of their muscles operating at peak levels to perform well.

Critical access hospitals still behind in EHR adoption race

Small practices have always had a more difficult time purchasing and implementing electronic health record systems than larger health care networks.

Partial knee replacements safer than total procedures

Medical procedures balance the risk surgeries pose to patients' health with the effectiveness of each treatment.

EHRs are about more than meaningful use [VIDEO]

If your practice has implemented an electronic health records system, then hopefully you and your staff have been experiencing the many ways that EHRs can benefit you and your patients.

Targeted anesthesia shortens stays after hip fracture surgery

As the human body ages, it steadily loses bone density.

EHRs keep patients and doctors connected

When it comes to electronic health records, there has been so much said by government officials, industry experts and healthcare professionals it can be tough for doctors to know exactly how this technology can benefit them and their patients.

EHRs encourage doctor collaboration [VIDEO]

These days, people are being encouraged to take greater control of their health. As part of this, it's becoming increasingly common for patients to ask for second opinions and visit multiple doctors.

Study reveals lack of interoperability between certified EHR systems

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association indicates that some EHR systems that were certified under stage 2 of meaningful use are not compatible with other EHR software.

Advanced EHR use saves 10 percent of admission expenses

Physicians and other health care professionals who work with electronic health record systems every day have constantly wondered if the technology is worth the effort it takes to implement and comprehensively it.

One-third of total knee replacements may be unnecessary

Within the discussion on health care reform, many people bring up unnecessary medical procedures as one of the biggest sources of wasted money in the medical industry.