Technology

COST TO USE TECH

Hospitals and technology will increase healthcare costs in 2015

Team-based care and high-deductible plans offer savings. Yet, despite the focus on making healthcare more affordable, a study suggests that the cost to treat patients could escalate starting in 2015. Read more

Restoring the Voice of the Doctor to the Practice of Medicine by United Physicians and Surgeons of America - Why have doctors lost their voice? What can be done to restore their autonomy and why is this critical to the future of medicine? Download this whitepaper to Learn More.

EHR ANGST

EHR survey probes physician angst about use of technology

Physicians are frustrated with EHR technology, according to data from a national survey of nearly 1,000 physicians commissioned by Medical Economics and administered by MPI Group. Read more

Need a new EHR for ICD-10? 12 Questions to find out.

PATIENTS AND TECH

Patient portals: Essential, but underused by physicians

Because of meaningful use stage 2, more physicians are using patient web portals to communicate and share records with patients. But how can physicians find ways to leverage patient portals to increase patient satisfaction? Read more