Oncology Business Management

A new way to ensure your patients receive the proper radiation dose where they need it.

A survey conducted by the Institute for Health Policy between late 2007 and early 2008 found that only 4% of physicians are using a fully functional EHR.

The initial capital outlay for transitioning to an EHR is not small. In fact, cost is one of the main reasons practices have been slow to adopt EHRs.

Studies have also shown that diet and exercise help prevent breast cancer, yet obesity rates in women continue to rise. New information suggests women with early stage breast cancer can prolong their lives by following a prudent diet.

While the concept of shrinking humans is quite fantastic and unrealistic, scientists have already developed tiny vessels that can hunt down diseased cells and deliver precise drug doses.

The recently enacted American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, commonly referred to as the "stimulus plan," includes more than $19 billion in incentives for physicians to adopt EHR technology.

Does it seem like everyone in the world has suddenly created a profile on Facebook and wants to become your "friend?" If you already use social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, and Twitter, then read no further.

Physicians who see Medicare patients are practicing in very difficult times.

What should you know about malware, what can you do to protect your computer, and what should you do if your computer becomes infected?

Here are three new products that oncology professionals might be interested in learning more about.

Navigating the EHR marketplace can be dizzying, with numerous products available to choose from, including locally installed client/server systems that require server hardware, local networks, data backup, and IT support, as well as hosted, Web-based systems.

Even if you did not support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly known as the stimulus package, you should be aware that one of its provisions—the HITECH Act—could help or hinder your future income.

Twitter really only wants to know one thing: "What are you doing?"

The websites and other resources your patients find on the Internet may downplay or ignore clinical evidence that herbal supplements may promote tumor growth or impair the effectiveness of established cancer treatments.

What exactly is a medical wiki, and for that matter, a wiki in general? Are these resources useful to you and your patients?

Healthcare data trapped in non-interoperable clinical systems leads to flawed processes, inefficient workflow, and less-than-optimal care.

Financial help for physicians who are willing to implement, test, and help optimize health IT systems.

Jeremy Spivey discusses the findings of his new report, which examines nearly 140 drugs and reports on the state of the oncology drug market.

When selecting an EHR for your practice, using an EHR consultant can save you time, money, and headaches.

The Changing Dynamics of Cancer Care and Support in the Cell Phone Age

A common treatment option for prostate cancer is radiation therapy, which is as effective in treating the disease as surgical removal of the prostate.

As anyone who has lugged a notebook computer through an airport can attest, even today’s sleekest machines feel heavy after a few hours.

An article published January 21 in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) provided several examples of the kind of dangerous thinking that is driving the debate over health IT.

Highlights from the 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.