Drowning in Data Technology has become an integral part of healthcare, sometimes to the chagrin of the clinicians - not to mention the feelings of practice administrators. Most health care workers spend more time interacting with the electronic health record (EHR) than the patient. Consider this further, and it is clear - after about a decade of specialized training to take care of patients, a majority of clinicians’ time is spent on data entry. From a physician entering information during an exam, to a nurse recording vitals, … [Read More...] about The Voice of Medicine
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Case Study: The New Practice Administrator
PM has been with a practice for 18 months. He has great credentials and can handle the finances, regulatory requirements, and computer … [Read More...] about Case Study: The New Practice Administrator
Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
Why Does Cybersecurity Matter? So why should medical practices be worried about cyberattacks? Patient Data! Healthcare organizations are … [Read More...] about Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
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