Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ron Shoop
Interoperability has become a hot topic in the world of health IT – yet due to its inherent complexity, it remains the biggest hurdle to efficient and effective use of…Read more
Posted on July 08, 2013 by Amanda Guerrero
With healthcare organizations competing online for the attention of potential patients, it can be easy for physician practices to get caught up in the chase and forget about the people…Read more
Posted on June 20, 2013 by Ron Shoop
The focus on return on investment (ROI) has become more important than ever these days in the current healthcare market, particularly when it comes to implementing new IT-based solutions. Seeing…Read more
Posted on May 31, 2013 by Ron Shoop
Communication is an integral component of patient engagement, but it isn’t easy to accomplish – particularly due to the fact that people communicate, process and interpret interactions differently. There are…Read more
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Amanda Guerrero
Everyone in healthcare knows about the EHR Incentive Programs and the stimulus money that doctors can receive if they successfully attest to Meaningful Use of electronic health record technology. However,…Read more
Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ron Shoop
Patient portals are online applications that allow patients to access, interact and communicate with their healthcare providers. The features provided by patient portals enable patients to interact with their medical…Read more
Posted on April 17, 2013 by Amanda Guerrero
After a recent survey by Black Book Rankings found that 17 percent of doctors want to switch their electronic health record (EHR) software, the company predicted that 2013 would be…Read more
Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ron Shoop
Once considered a nice option for EHRs, patient portals are now becoming a necessity for small practices and hospitals alike. Unfortunately, not all patient portals are created equal, and many…Read more
Posted on April 04, 2013 by Ron Shoop
A recent study by the West Health Institute, an independent non-profit research organization, found that hospitals could save more than $30 billion by improving interoperability between medical device systems. The…Read more
Posted on February 26, 2013 by Ron Shoop
4 Myths Surrounding HIPAA Certification for Hosting Providers As more physicians are integrating their patient EMR with third-party patient portals, they’re looking for clarifications on many issues in order to…Read more
