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Physicians must help transform EHRs
Why physicians must have a role in transforming and selecting their EHRs
A physician tells a health insurance CEO what she really thinks
Let me know if you want to actually want to help people, or just your company and stockholders.
How physician IT use would be assessed under MACRA
Scoring approach would encourage patient engagement, security, information exchange.
There was a time when doctors were doctors
There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.
Why are doctors burned out? Our health care system is a complicated web
In a survey of physicians, overhauling electronic health record systems led the list of recommendations for decreasing dissatisfaction and burnout.
Why many group practices are worrying about MACRA shift
Issues expected with implementations are leaving physicians concerned about their futures under the new reimbursement scheme.
Does the government know what it's doing to physicians?
Like every patient, I don’t want a burned-out, unhappy doctor who’s enslaved by his computer.
Study finds advanced EHRs can reduce adverse events
Patients with fully electronic health records experienced fewer adverse events such as hospital-acquired infections, according to a study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and published in the Journal of Patient Safety.
Top Doctors on How to Improve the American Health Care System
8 physicians tell us what one thing they would do to improve the American health care system
Analytics market struggles with value-based care, EHRs make inroads, study finds
Analytics functionality has improved measurably in recent years, according to Chilmark Research, but workflow integration remains a key hurdle.
6 Common EHR Implementation Challenges and How to Avoid Them
The adoption of EHRs in physician practices is definitely on the rise thanks to Meaningful Use incentives. According to the data from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), office-based provide
Should Clinical Research Options Be Integrated Into Every EHR?
One of the amazing things of the internet and technology is the democratization of information. I recently heard that it’s not that the world is getting worse, but that our information is get…
What Software Will Replace EHR?
I’m usually a very grounded and practical person. I’m all about dealing with the practical realities that we all face. However, every once in a while I like to sit back and think about …
How to Calculate and Achieve EHR ROI
Will EHRs actually pay off and bring a return on investment (ROI)? Some physicians fear that even after enduring a costly and difficult implementation, their practices simply won’t be able to absorb t
How did EHR designers get control of health care?
The electronic record should be there to help us get it right, not the other way around.
As physician well-being falls, rewards of medicine fade
A national survey finds most physicians feel a strong sense of calling to medicine, but changes in the medical workplace may threaten this conviction.
Tips for a productive first appointment with a new physician
So, you made the initial appointment with your new physician - that’s great! The next step is to show up at your scheduled time - maybe even a little early - fully prepared<br>In the days before your appointment, you can complete a few helpful tasks to make the day of your visit as stress free as possible. Start by writing down your medical history, noting the dates and locations of any surgeries.<br>"Some people are very organized with folders,” says Jasreem Bhullar,…
Is Meaningful Use working and what can innovators do to help with EHR adoption?
Earlier this year NueMD created a nice looking Meaningful Use Infographic — asking the question whether MU was helping or hurting EHR Adoption. I loved the summary but I wanted to dig in a little further so I asked Dr. William Rusnak, a resident physician… Read More
3 Key Tips for Ensuring a Smooth EHR Replacement Process
A smooth EHR replacement process is not always guaranteed, and organizations will need to make well-informed decisions throughout the entire implementation process. Each healthcare organization is different, and will have varying requirements when it comes to EHR selection. But considering the needs of physician and nurses, finding an EHR system to...
