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More docs gravitating to cloud-based EHRs
Physician practices are turning to Software as a Service (SaaS) electronic health record systems--and have several good options to choose from, according to a new report from Orem, Utah-based healthcare research firm KLAS. The study, in which more than 290 providers using SaaS ambulatory EHR systems were interviewed, reported that SaaS EHRs are becoming increasingly popular.
Costly technology gaps limit EHRs
The technology gaps inherent in electronic health records still stymie hospitals' ability to use them, even as hospitals' adoption of them continues to rise. That's the conclusion of a new study of
MGMA preview: Amp up your practice efficiency and profitability
As discussed on FiercePracticeManagement in the past, the importance of practice efficiency cannot be overstated. At this year's MGMA conference, practice management experts will share their
EHRs may up malpractice risk
Electronic health records (EHR) contain features, such as templates, which can help providers reduce the risk of malpractice litigation. But the misuse of EHRs actually can cause providers to be more
EHR adoption costs continue to hold physicians back
Current users and potential purchasers of electronic health record (EHR) software recognize the value of using EHRs, but the high cost is causing nearly one-third of physicians to hesitate from
EMRs trump Medicaid for wealth of detailed data
As more states begin launching Medicaid electronic health record (EHR) Meaningful Use incentive programs, healthcare organizations using those EHRs may find that they can start obtaining a more
Be careful: Copying, pasting can create false EHR data
Relying on copying-and-pasting materials within a patient's electronic health record (EHR) could lead to the insertion of false information in the record, concludes a group of researchers from
National EHR service connects to patient portals
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has formally launched MedlinePlus Connect--a free service that will let healthcare organizations and providers link patient portals and electronic health record
EHR vendor group support ACOs, with caveats
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) "represent one of the first real steps to building a new value-driven healthcare system," the HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association said in comments
HHS rolls out EHR adoption program for underserved areas
The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Minority Health--working with Quest Diagnostics and its subsidiary MedPlus--rolled out a new initiative this week to help improve
