Technology costs for specialty physician-owned practices on the rise
Operating costs and the technology boom have both led to more spending by physician-owned practices in recent years.
5 common EHR myths debunked
If you are a physician who has yet to replace your paper procedures with more advanced electronic processes made available through EHRs, you should know exactly what EHRs can do for your practice and what to expect in terms of safety and efficiency.
Today’s medical students see EHR interoperability as a top concern
Today's medical students are the future of tomorrow's medicine.
Stem cell therapies show successful results for orthopedic patients
Stem cell therapy in orthopedics is quickly becoming a popular option for patients with conditions like arthritis or those experiencing pain in their muscles or joints following serious injuries.
4 important facts about stem cell research in orthopedics
Stem cell therapy treatments are becoming a popular option for patients looking for relief from joint conditions or injuries.
CEO Dr. Ranjan Sachdev to speak at BIT’s 2nd Annual World Congress of Orthopaedics in China
Dr. Ranjan Sachdev, nationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon and public speaker, will travel to Xi'an, China, next week to bring his expertise in stem cell and bone tissue engineering to the Second Annual World Congress of Orthopaedics 2015.
Will there be a delay to stage 3 MU deadline?
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is now among one of the many organizations asking for a delay of the new rules to make sure they are up to par.
4 states receive ICD-10 deadline extension
While almost all 50 states will be making the federally mandated conversion to ICD-10 codes on the official Oct. 1 deadline, four states will not be following suit.
How can your practice benefit from a specialty-specific EHR?
Making the switch from paper records to an electronic health record is no small investment, time-wise or financially.
White House asks providers for feedback on PMI
The White House recently started asking for responses from health professionals throughout both the private and public sectors in regard to feedback on the PMI.
Patient portals enhance patient engagement
Patient portals are key to enabling patients to become more involved with their health.
Orthopedics seen as next big market for EHR adoption
Health IT Interoperability reported that Black Book Rankings has predicted swift growth in orthopedic EHR adoption among practitioners, which is somewhat of a novelty in the field of specialty providers.
Survey shows EHR optimization is major priority for health care CIOs
A new survey by health care consulting firm Impact Advisors highlights the importance of having a top-notch EHR, finding that the majority of the sector's chief information officers are making EHR optimization a top priority over the next year.
Survey finds 85 percent confidence rate for ICD-10 transition
With less than four weeks remaining until the Oct. 1 deadline, Navicure teamed up with Porter Research to analyze readiness among health professionals in the field.
The steady integration of new ICD-10 tools
For those in the industry who have already begun to make the shift toward ICD-10 codes, there are a plethora of new tools available to be utilized.
4 steps to increase patient engagement with EHRs
One of the most significant benefits of EHR systems is how effective they are at increasing patient engagement.