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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July 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
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
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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