Federal agencies using EHRs, HIEs and social media for disaster relief

In order to mitigate the effects of natural or man-made disasters on U.S. citizens' health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to identify patients at risk and keep health providers informed during crisis events through a combination of information gathered by electronic medical record systems and social media.

Multiple EHR passwords are a must [VIDEO]

EHR systems can be a major asset for your practice - if they're used correctly. If you run a small practice, you may be tempted to take a few shortcuts with your system, but you need to be careful.

Are biometric security systems ideal for EHR programs?

Biometric security is being added to EHR systems, but should it be implemented in all of them?

Tranexamic acid can aid total hip and knee arthroplasty

A recent study conducted by the Mount Sinai Hospital System's Department of Health Evidence and Policy and published by the British Medical Journal found that the use of tranexamic acid decreases the need for blood transfusions without increasing the risk for thromboembolic events or renal failure in patients undergoing either form of joint replacement surgery.

Simple ways doctors can prevent accidental fraud [VIDEO]

Despite earlier concerns, research has shown that EHRs do not increase Medicare fraud. Still, there may be some healthcare providers who are concerned that they may inadvertently commit billing or documentation errors with EHRs.

CMS introduces final rule, delays meaningful use stage 3 to 2017

The CMS, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that a new ruling changes the meaningful use stage timeline and the definition of certified EHR technology in an effort that allows variety in the use of CEHRT for reporting in 2014.

EHRs give patients more control [VIDEO]

Many patients have embraced the concept of electronic health records, and it's easy to see why. Patients want to feel empowered - yet up until now they've had very little control over their healthcare.

Doctors use EHRs to capture patient work information [VIDEO]

One of the many benefits of electronic health record systems is they can help healthcare providers capture and compare patient information to gain a deeper understanding of health trends within certain populations and communities.

EHRs help hospitals provide better care [VIDEO]

Is your practice still on the fence about the benefits of EHRs? If so, you should encourage your staff to do a little research.

Essential security tips for clinics with EHR systems

Here are a couple of important strategies that physicians and clinicians can practice in order to mitigate the risk of losing health information.

Advanced orthopedic market revenue to grow to $42.2 billion by 2019

A report conducted by BCC Research analyzed the advancement of the orthopedic market in regard to finances and annual growth rates.

EHRs are a key part of ACOs [VIDEO]

Accountable care organizations are a major part of the future of healthcare.

Is EHR and wearable technology integration around the corner?

Mobile and wearable technology may cause the EHR industry to become disrupted again.

Study uses EHR program and targeted alert system to reduce UTIs

Researchers found that using EHRs and a targeted automatic alert system can reduce urinary tract infections.

Activity levels predict reaction to orthopedic treatments [VIDEO]

As an orthopedic doctor, you know how difficult it can sometimes be to determine how a patient will respond to treatment.

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.