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The path to wide-scale EHR implementation is still barred by many obstacles.A decade ago, most medical practice managers believed that the shift toward the total digitization of medical information was inevitable. In reality, however, the transition from dead trees to bytes has proven to be a bit more complex than expected.
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Getting staff on board may be the most challenging part of technology change, but change management principles can help counter resistance.Electronic medical records systems are designed to make practice management easier. By automating, streamlining, and centralizing many of the dozens of administrative tasks staff members must attend to on a daily basis, an EMR system […]
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Say Ah and stand close to your webcam A Toronto-based company, WebCamMD, says it will offer medical examinations remotely with nothing more than a good internet connection, according to a ZDNet article . So, if you thought that computer technical assistance by an overseas customer representative was frustrating, be prepared for the shape of things […]
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Before you let an employee go, ask yourself these important questions: Why is my employee not working up to standard? What can I do to help him? Ever ask yourself those questions? Well, if you’d like to know the answers – read on. You see, it all boils down to asking 3 simple questions, and […]
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One- and two-doctor practices may become a thing of the past as an increasing number of physicians are being wooed by hospitals.A recent article in the American Medical Association News magazine reports that solo practices may be becoming a thing of the past. According to a study by the Center for Studying Health System Change, […]
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At a recent meeting of larger medical practices, an issue which comes up frequently is the challenge of recruiting a new partner. And time and time again, a recurring theme is one of differences between generations of physicians. Those physicians with retirement on the horizon looked at their medical careers as the most important part […]
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Why is the cost of healthcare going up when doctors’ reimbursement keeps going down?If doctors are getting paid less and less by managed care insurance companies, why is the cost of healthcare rising exponentially in the country? Just look at the stock returns of these same insurance companies. And while physicians on average have seen […]
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Is it too late to reverse the physician shortage? According to an article in HealthLeaders Magazine concerns about a future shortage of doctors may be too late. Peter Fine, CEO of Banner Health in Phoenix, says the shortage is already here. Several factors are to blame: – One third of practicing physicians is over the […]
