December 2007

In addition to increasing our efficiency, maximizing our reimbursement, making our records legible, decreasing the cost of care, and other assorted miracle cures, HIT adoption is being promoted as...

Many of my colleagues use tablet PCs and handheld computers. I won't deny that these gadgets are cool, but I have to wonder if it really makes sense to use them in everyday practice.

It would be impossible to overstate the importance of backing up your practice data. This is especially true in this era of electronic medical records (EMRs). In fact, the HIPAA Security Rule...

Technology is truly transforming healthcare. Electronic medical records, more precise prescribing, and Web-based access to scanned images enabling specialists in another state or even country to...

Top 10 Strangest "Medical" Devices.

Information technology is definitely the current it topic in healthcare. Supporters have touted its ability to do everything from increasing efficiency, safety, and favorable outcomes to...