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Patients’ access to records: Boon or bane?


July 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Increased use of electronic health records is touted by many as a benefit for all involved. But some health care providers have their doubts.

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Feds release final rules for ‘meaningful use’ of EHRs


July 14, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

The feds have finally published the rules providers will have to meet if they want to get incentive payments for adopting electronic health records.

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How EHRs increase malpractice risk


July 7, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

There’s a huge push to move more practices to electronic health records. But does doing so put a practice at greater risk of a malpractice suit?

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Just what does a doctor do all day?


May 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Patients love to gripe about wait times, but a new report shows just how much goes on “behind the scenes” at the typical small practice. 

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Apple to release hot new tool/toy for health care pros


January 18, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

If you have any interest in gadgets, you’ve no doubt heard the rumors of a new Apple tablet computer. You may have one on your desk sooner than expected.

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10 challenges that’ll keep you awake in 2010


January 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Health reform, cost cutting and increased regulation are only three of the 10 industry-wide challenges predicted for 2010.

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Claim: EHRs can reduce hip fractures


November 30, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

One hospital system claims its electronic health records program is able to reduce hip fractures by 25%.

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Are you ready for the next hiring challenge?


November 17, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

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Despite the scary headlines about the rising number of Americans who are out of work, health care execs may have some difficulty filling certain positions in the next few years.

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EHRs: U.S. docs falling behind international peers


November 11, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

How do U.S. physicians rate when it comes to implementation of electronic health records? Not great.

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New questions about EHRs’ effectiveness


November 6, 2009 by Carol Katarsky

No doubt, many people are touting the value of moving toward EHRs. But for all that time, effort and money, how much of an effect do they really have on patient care?

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