In a 2014 HIMSS survey, providers ranked ‘cultural and management challenges’ as one of the top three barriers to innovation. Transitioning…
3 Techniques for Minimizing Accounts Receivable
It doesn’t really matter if you are managing your accounts receivable well; revisiting them from time to time may yield…
10 Thoughts on Improving Hospital Collections
With cash flows declining, margins tightening and bad debt increasing, it's more important than ever for hospitals and healthcare providers…
EHRs Can Improve the Patient-Doctor Relationship
The practice of medicine has relied on paper charts far longer than most other industries. As banking and finance moved…
Electronic Health Records: Why They Matter to All of Us
Can you imagine using your computer at home to log in to your health care service provider’s website to discover…
Thanksgiving Argument Cheatsheet: EHR, Meaningful Use & Accountable Care
There are a few universal truths about the great American Thanksgiving holiday. The turkey is never cooked just right, the TV…
Is Your EHR HIPAA Compliant?
he Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act does not have to be scary or impossible to understand. By taking the…
Eight Tips for Patient-Centered EHR Use
Most of us went into medicine because we thrive on the personal connection with our patients. A compassionate hand on…
EHR Strategies to Optimize Your Workflow
The electronic health record (EHR) continues to be a tool for both evil and good. One of my roles in…
Too Small for an EHR? Think Again.
The conventional wisdom is that small, independent primary care practices are at a disadvantage in the digital world, because they…