EHR Computing:  In-house or in the Cloud?
Several factors need to be considered when deciding where to store your patients' data.  read more

EMR Bonus Payments Finally Begin to Materialize
Mary Ann Fitzhugh, vice president of marketing at Compulink says, “Providers need to stop resisting pay-for-performance programs, educate themselves on what's going to be required to keep pace with them and make sure they choose a technology partner who can ensure they can take advantage of whatever incentives are in place as early as possible."  read more

EHR Surgical Centers: Key Points to Consider
Choosing the right electronic health record (EHR) system for an ASC is different than choosing one for a clinic or office. While surgical centers are an increasingly popular way for surgeons to perform outpatient procedures and increase their business profile, government rules and regulations governing them are quite different from those of a regular clinic, and the pace and tasks that take place in surgical centers are distinct as well. Customization and automation are keys to an effective EHR system in any surgical center.  read more

A better practice means a better physician
There are many factors that go into being a great physician and surgeon: experience, knowledge and bedside manner are perhaps at the top of the list. In my experience, I would add a complete electronic health record system to the list of items that help me be a better physician. read more

Getting Senior Staff to Embrace EMR
Ophthalmologists nearing retirement may find EMR adoption more advantageous—and easier—than they'd thought. read more

Avoiding Analysis Paralysis: How to Choose an EHR System
For far too long, the health care industry has found itself exempt from the norms of customer service that are found across most other businesses. Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to help medical practices close the gap in this area by converting their paper records to digital charts. read more

EHR System Heads Outside the Office
There's no question that tech-savvy features in an EHR system can help make the daunting task of going paperless a little more interesting, not to mention more convenient.  read more

Can an EHR Integrate All of Your Devices?
Ophthalmic instruments meet new standards to streamline your workflow.  read more

How IT Will Change The Face of Medicine
Ophthalmology practices of the future will be much more efficient, and they will need to be. read more

How I'm Working Towards Meeting "Meaningful-Use" Criteria
For those who have been down the road with Medicare on incentive programs (think PQRS), the EHR "meaningful use" incentives can appear to be yet another set of hoops to jump through and acronyms to master.  read more

Getting Ready for EHR Implementation: Key Issues for Administrators
Don't be intimidated by EHR.  Of course it is a major transition, but you can plan for it and break it down into individual tasks that are more manageable.  read more

Anticipating and solving problems in EHR implementation and training
Changing over to an electronic health record system in your office has numerous and varied benefits, ranging from greater efficiency and elimination of lost charts to government payouts for compliance.  But how do you get from point A to B in your practice's implementation?  read more

EHR: A Better Way To Practice
Frustrated by my workflow with paper charts, I made the decision to implement an EHR system and have been pleasantly surprised by both the implementation process and the results.  read more

At the EHR Starting Line
The federal incentive program begins this year.  If you haven't already begun, it's off to the races.  Here's how certification can help you hit the ground running.  read more

Implementing an EHR in the Premier Practice
Practice information to help you make the switch to electronic health records.  read more

Compulink: A Customizable EMR Solution
Two practices offer user feedback for Compulink's Ophthalmology Advantage EMR solution. read more

EMR Vendor-Practice Relationship: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Here's how vendors pledge to make EMR work long-term. read more

Allow time to implement EHR
Be sure to include training, take things slow, and think through changes. read more

Make Your EHR System Work for You
One practice finds that customization holds the key to true gains in efficiency and patient care. read more

EHR: From paper to electronic
Plan ahead, avoid common pitfalls for successful integration into practice. read more

EMR: Finding a Vendor Who Tailors to Fit
Based on advice from 15 EMR vendors, see a list of customization-related questions you should ask to find the best EMR system for your practice. read more

Effective EMR system cuts costs, boosts efficiency
Practices look to future with technology that integrates scheduling, electronic records, and billing. read more

Avoiding common pitfalls in electronic health record implementation
A clinician who has transitioned to EHR in his own practice offers tips and encouragement for others to follow suit. read more

Get the right start with electronic health records
Practitioner finds that going paperless improves office efficiency and the quality of medical care. read more