MGH physicians create program based on EHR information

Michael Zalis, M.D., radiologist, and Mitch Harris, Ph.D., chief architect and chief technology officer, created a program called the Queriable Patient Interface Dossier, which analyzes EHR information to provide predictive analytics, patient risk score and data insights.

Installed EHR benefits apparent when Web-based program has outage

What happens when Web-based EHR systems or networks go down?

Improvements in EHR security start with users and IT departments

After a data breach resulted in the copying of 4.5 million patients' data, health care providers should assess their security measures in regard to electronic health records.

Interoperability between EHRs needs improvement

The lack of EHR system interoperability is causing investigations into the matter and plans to be created.

EHR adoption and patient satisfaction on the rise [VIDEO]

EHR adoption is on the rise, and in some states almost all primary care providers have brought an EHR system into their practice.

Why patients should not fear EHRs

A study found that 13 percent of survey respondents reported that they withheld information from their provider due to privacy and security concerns, but this fear is unfounded in facts.

2 ONC studies show EHR use growth, concerns over meaningful use

Two studies were recently published in the journal Health Affairs and conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology that detailed the increased use of EHRs.

Data shows e-prescribing is on the rise [VIDEO]

If your practice still hasn't adopted an electronic health records system, you're missing out on many helpful features that other providers are already using to their advantage.

Study finds benefits of EHR implementation in NYC jails

A recent study conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Correctional Health Services and published in the Health and Human Rights Journal examined the use of electronic health records in New York City jails.

Encourage patients to ask questions about EHRs [VIDEO]

Getting used to new technology can be difficult for anyone - and this includes healthcare providers and their patients.

Why do some physicians still not use EHRs?

Physicians are being given more opportunities and benefits than ever before to adopt EHRs sooner rather than later, yet some still will not make the switch.

EHR implementation on different devices

Due to tablets and products similar to Google Glass, EHR software will start to be used on more than just computers in order to increase the quality of care.

Study shows EHRs don’t boost billing fraud [VIDEO]

More and more, researchers are discovering that many concerns surrounding electronic health record systems seem to be unfounded.

EHR problems prevent providers from attesting to stage 2 meaningful use

IT vendors and health care industry representatives told the Health IT Standards Committee's implementation workgroup that EHR systems certified for use in stage 2 are often incapable of exchanging patient health information with other EHR systems.

Mental health docs want psychiatric records in EHR software

Electronic health records have been instrumental in improving the clinical capabilities of primary care physicians and larger health systems.

Study finds EHR data breaches result in loss of patients

Health care providers should ensure that data protection safeguards are in place, as a study performed by Javelin Research Group found that businesses can be negatively influenced by a data breach.

CMS timeline disrupted, new ruling proposed

Due to a recently proposed ruling and July statistics, it seems that providers are having difficulties with stage 2 meaningful use attestation.

EHR software can modernize the clinical trials process

When working to meet the stringent requirements of stage 2 meaningful use, orthopedic doctors and other physicians are implementing electronic health record software.