Doctors’ 3 biggest complaints about EHRs

Some healthcare organizations trying to implement electronic medical records run into trouble getting doctors on board with using the new system. Here are some of doctors’ top complaints – and how organizations can help overcome them.  Read more

Survey: Docs’ tablet use doubled since last year

We’ve reported before on how common it’s becoming for doctors to use iPads and other tablet computers to access electronic medical records and complete other tasks. Now, a new survey says tablet use in healthcare is growing even faster than anticipated.  Read more

Medical devices can be hacked, DHS warns

The increase in the use of health IT is beneficial for both doctors and patients. But it’s also added some security risks providers must watch out for – including in some unexpected areas.  Read more

Study: EHRs didn’t improve diabetes care

While the debate continues about the actual effects of electronic medical records and other health IT on the quality of care, here’s one study that found no improvement when doctors started using EHRs.  Read more

Report ranks top cloud-based EHR vendors

Due to cost benefits and increasing confidence in cloud computing, more and more healthcare providers are turning to Software as a Service (SaaS) EHR systems.  Read more

AMA: ICD-10 deadline should be pushed back further

Thought the debate over ICD-10 codes was finished after a one-year delay was proposed by the feds? Think again. Some groups are still pushing for the government to give doctors and hospitals more time to switch to the new coding system.  Read more

Symantec: Most lost smartphones end up in the wrong hands

Many doctors and healthcare employees have started using smartphones and tablets for their work. While that may help them be more productive, it can put a lot of sensitive medical data at risk if a device is lost.  Read more

AMA: Don’t forget about June 30 e-prescribing deadline

Physicians have until June 30 to report use of e-prescribing systems or apply for a hardship exemption if they want to avoid a Medicare penalty, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently warned providers.  Read more

5 key security features for tablets

Many doctors and healthcare organizations are finding that tablets can help improve care for patients. But it’s important not to forget about the security of those devices.  Read more

Facebook initiative boosts number of organ donors

As the latest example of social media’s increasing importance in healthcare, a new Facebook feature allows users to publicly register as organ donors.  Read more

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