Health IT

Pediatric practices serve a patient population with a built in complication: every appointment involves at least two people, a child and a parent, and that parent is usually coordinating work shifts, school pickup and several family members’ health needs at once. The administrative side of a pediatric practice has to account for that reality, which Read more…

Most articles about electronic records in psychiatry make the same argument that could be made about any specialty: documentation gets organized, history is easier to review, paper goes away. All true, and none of it explains why psychiatric practices so often end up unhappy with a record that works fine for the family medicine group Read more…

An imaging order starts in the EHR. The study is acquired on a CT, an ultrasound or a digital X-ray unit. The images land in a PACS. A radiologist reads them and dictates a report. The report goes back to the ordering physician. Four systems, five handoffs, and on a whiteboard it looks finished. Ask Read more…

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the paradigm of patient care is shifting dramatically. The traditional model, largely confined to in-office visits, is being expanded by innovative technologies such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM). These tools are no longer just supplementary; they are becoming essential for extending clinical reach, enhancing patient engagement, and Read more…

The Importance of Pre-Surgery Preparation Proper planning influences the speed and success of recovery from foot or ankle surgery. Organizing your environment and securing assistance beforehand can alleviate stress and promote a smoother healing process. Taking the time to prepare your home and gather necessary supplies ensures you can focus entirely on recovery once you Read more…

Oncology is becoming increasingly data-driven as healthcare professionals use genomic information, molecular diagnostics, biomarkers, imaging, pathology, and treatment history to better understand individual cancers. This evolution toward precision medicine is creating new demands for oncology practices, particularly around how complex patient information is collected, organized, accessed, documented, and shared. An Oncology EHR can play an Read more…

Healthcare has been organized around appointments for as long as there have been appointments. A patient notices a problem, comes in, gets treated, and goes home until the next one. For a sprained ankle that is a reasonable design. For someone managing heart failure, diabetes or a recovery from surgery, it means the care team Read more…

Patient engagement in 2024 looks exciting with new tech and strategies changing the game. Think about your patients using telehealth from their couch or tracking their health through smart devices. In this piece, we explore five plus practical ways to boost engagement in your healthcare setting. Stick around for insights and actionable tips that can Read more…

Orthopedic care is evolving with digital innovations that enhance patient experiences and outcomes. From virtual reality training to AI-driven rehabilitation, technology offers new ways to deliver personalized treatment.   Are you curious about these advancements? Then, let’s explore how digital innovations are reshaping the field of orthopedic care. AI-Driven Rehabilitation Programs Enhance Patient Care Artificial Read more…

A practice that moves its diabetic panel onto continuous monitoring does not get a little more data. It gets roughly two thousand times more. Here is what that does to charting, review ownership, coding and specialty configuration, and how to set it up before the volume arrives. Take a primary care or endocrinology practice with Read more…