AMA reports top 10 challenges physicians may face this year

The American Medical Association recently released its list of the top 10 potential issues providers are likely to face as they take on a new year of health IT changes and updates.

The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Specific orthopedic design [Video]

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The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Traditional orthopedic workflow [Video]

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5 health IT predictions for 2015

Experts have made a few predictions for the continuing progress of health IT this year based off of the many changes implemented in 2014.

The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Workflow adaptation [Video]

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Why do so few patients use patient portals?

When it comes to the benefits of electronic health records, access to patient portals is one of the most significant.

How is interoperability affecting patient privacy?

One of the most advantageous aspects of electronic health records is that they encourage interoperability.

The Exscribe orthopedic advantage: Everything under one roof [Video]

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EHR alerts may drive physicians to quit

Incessant EHR alerts may be conditioning physicians to ignore them outright or simply leave their positions.

2 NY RHIOs merge in latest step toward statewide HIE

Two regional health information organizations in New York have taken a critical step toward the latter end, as Southern Tier Healthlink and Taconic Health Information Network and Community have merged to create HealthlinkNY, a new and larger RHIO that will serve 11 counties and close to a million patients.

Wearable devices bridging gaps in network of EHRs

As data silos and low patient engagement rates threaten to undo all the good EHRs and value-based care have done, wearable medical devices may be the next link in the healthcare reform chain.

The future of health IT: Where is it headed and why?

There have been many changes to the EHR Incentive Programs to help meet the needs of health care organizations and providers. 

EHRs proven to drastically improve notes and documentation

Electronic health records have had a major impact on the workflow and productivity of health care organizations since they became one of the most popular health IT devices available.

How can EHRs help with the Ebola outbreak?

The fatal Ebola virus has killed thousands in Africa and has infected two health care workers and caused dozens to be quarantined in the U.S. since the beginning of the outbreak earlier this year.

Practice productivity: Why it’s important [VIDEO]

A practice's productivity directly impacts the level of its success.

Practice productivity: How to improve it [VIDEO]

Last time we talked about how vital productivity is to a practice, ultimately affecting its yearly income.

How to prepare for a meaningful use audit

Every practice that is receiving electronic health system incentive payments from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services is subject to a meaningful use audit at any time.

Surveys show dissatisfaction with poor EHRs

A recent announcement from Black Book Market Research shows that nurse satisfaction with electronic health record systems is at an all-time low.