American Medical News - EMRs http://www.amednews.com/ Medical news from the news source for America's physicians en-us Newspaper Medical news Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Copyright 2011 American Medical Association American Medical News http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/images/rss.gif http://www.amednews.com/ 88 31 The news source for America's physicians http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/14/gvl10514.htmStage 2 meaningful use rules sharply criticized by physiciansThe American Medical Association and state and specialty societies call for less aggressive criteria in the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program.Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/05/07/bisa0507.htmDoctors’ love-hate relationship with EHRsBy knowing what users say is good and bad about electronic health records, physicians in the market will have a better sense of what to look for.Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/30/bica0430.htm3 steps to EHR training for new staff membersTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/26/bica1226.htmHow to budget for a cloud-based EMR systemTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bil21219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bil21219.htmSmartphones blamed for increasing risk of health data breachesPhysicians need to focus on making sure their mobile devices are secure, experts say.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bica1219.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/19/bica1219.htmOlder doctors a lot more tech-savvy than many thinkTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvl11212.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/12/gvl11212.htmEarly EMR adopters get a break; tougher criteria delayed to 2014Physicians who didn't wait until 2012 to get their first meaningful use bonus will have an extra year to meet more rigorous reporting thresholds.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisa1205.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/bisa1205.htmHow technology can connect doctors and caregiversCaregivers want technology that can help facilitate the care of loved ones. Not only can physicians provide those tools, they also can benefit from them.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/prsf1128.htmTraining, EMR tracking can slash risk of radiation overdosesDelegates support initiatives to better train medical imaging technicians and discourage unnecessary testing.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bica1128.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/28/bica1128.htmScribes can ease documentation burden -- for a priceTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prsa1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/prsa1121.htmIOM calls for monitoring and probe of health IT hazardsEMRs and other computerized medical systems can harm patients, a report says. If a voluntary approach fails, the FDA should regulate.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bica1121.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/21/bica1121.htmMake sure the way you use an EMR doesn't unwittingly look like fraudTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bisb1114.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/14/bisb1114.htmMarket booming for wireless monitoring devicesAn industry report says sales of the technology have doubled in four years and are expected to triple in the next four years.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/11/07/bil21107.htmWhy small medical practices lag in EMR adoptionPhysicians in those settings are interested in the technology, but many factors conspire to stop them from making a purchase.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisc1031.htmAMA launches online group for e-claimsThe Paperless Practice Group is part of an effort to ensure that physicians get claims paid in a timely manner.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisa1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bisa1031.htmMany patients taking a pass on electronic access to recordsSome physicians, however, say there are ways to pique interest in looking at health information.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bica1031.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/31/bica1031.htmPhysician texting provides quick communication -- and an easy way to violate HIPAATechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bisa1024.htmEMRs: Your transition from paperGoing to electronic records is more than flipping a switch. Practices must determine what do with old charts -- and how long to hang onto them.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bica1024.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/10/24/bica1024.htmDigital pens serve as some physicians' bridge to EMRTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisb0926.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/09/26/bisb0926.htmWellPoint counting on Watson to ask the right health care questionsThe insurer is determining how to use the supercomputer technology made famous by winning "Jeopardy!" -- and how that use will affect physicians.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bica0801.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/08/01/bica0801.htmDirect Project gives doctors secure access to data exchangeTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usageMon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/edsa0516.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/16/edsa0516.htmApp Challenge in sync with physician health IT needsDoctors are learning that new technology can serve them, not the other way around. EditorialMon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisa0502.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisa0502.htmElectronic medical records: What your data can tell youData analysis will help your practice achieve meaningful use, qualify as part of an accountable care organization, and identify at-risk patients or inefficient business practices.Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisc0502.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/02/bisc0502.htmAMA rolls out online platform nationwideIn development and testing for more than two years, Amagine offers a sign-in access point to all electronic clinical tools needed to run a practice.Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prca0418.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/18/prca0418.htmCherry-picking patients leaves sour tasteEthics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/bica0404.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/bica0404.htmReducing EMR training to save money exacts high tollTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/edca0404.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/04/04/edca0404.htmThe latest challenge: adopting electronic medical recordsAMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/bica0328.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/28/bica0328.htm$4 prescriptions cause electronic record headachesTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/21/bisa0321.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/21/bisa0321.htm5 ways meaningful use will change your practice (HIMSS meeting)Practicing medicine will present new challenges and opportunities after new rules are implemented -- for you and for your patients.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/21/gvsa0321.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/21/gvsa0321.htmStage 2 of EMR bonus program seen as too onerousOrganized medicine says the proposed rules for demonstrating meaningful use starting in 2013 are unrealistic for physician practices.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/14/gvsa0314.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/03/14/gvsa0314.htmGAO echoes physician concerns on EMR, e-prescribing bonusesPhysician organizations say the misaligned Medicare incentive programs force practices to waste resources on interim electronic prescribing systems to beat a June 30 deadline.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/21/gvl10221.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/21/gvl10221.htmEMRs, quality efforts key to viability of practices, Obama officials adviseThe administration said these steps are essential, but it also signaled a willingness to consider changes to rules doctors consider burdensome.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/14/bisa0214.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/14/bisa0214.htmDoctors' digital divide could widen health care disparitiesGovernment and private entities are looking to ensure that health IT adoption doesn't leave out physicians who treat poor and minority patients.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/bisa0207.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/bisa0207.htmHealth care embraces the iPad: Doctors jump on new technologyWith competition for the Apple product coming, physicians will decide if tablet computers are their mobile device of choice.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/bisc0207.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/bisc0207.htmJury still out on whether EMRs improve patient careA study finds a lack of research showing the cost-effectiveness of using technology, despite claims of cost-effectiveness being a given.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/gvsc0207.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/02/07/gvsc0207.htmNew medical home standards stress care coordinationPractices with electronic medical record systems will have an easier time becoming NCQA-certified medical homes than those relying on paper records.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTGovernment http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/bisc0124.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/bisc0124.htmMeaningful use checks begin to arriveAn Oklahoma practice is the first to receive bonus money tied to physicians' adoption of electronic medical records.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/edsa0124.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/24/edsa0124.htmRevise unfair e-prescribing penaltyThe AMA and others in organized medicine say doctors need more time to comply with a CMS regulation that levies charges for not prescribing electronically. EditorialMon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTOpinion http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/17/bil20117.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/17/bil20117.htmEMR not boosting productivity? It could be a mismatch between system and specialtyA study highlights how technology doesn't guarantee results if the system isn't right for the practice.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/10/bicb0110.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/10/bicb0110.htmPractice-vendor alliance should be put in writingContract Language - A column examining the ins and outs of contract issues.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/10/bil10110.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/10/bil10110.htmPhysician EMR use passes 50% as incentives outweigh resistanceAge demographics of doctors and financial assistance to help them adopt the technology are responsible for the transition, analysts say.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/03/bica0103.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/03/bica0103.htmEMRs may increase liability claims in short termTechnically Speaking - A practical look at information technology issues and usage.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/03/bisa0103.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/01/03/bisa0103.htmOptimism about meeting meaningful use fades for hospitalsOfficials say the biggest hurdle is overcoming resistance to computerized physician order entry systems.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/12/20/bisc1220.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/12/20/bisc1220.htmHospitals integrating their medical devices and EMRsOfficials believe the link saves staff members time by getting rid of manual documentation.Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/bisb1122.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/bisb1122.htmEMR adoption rates up, with small practices left behindA survey finds the most growth among midsize and hospital-owned practices.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/prsi1122.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/prsi1122.htmAMA meeting: Physician input welcomed on meaningful use, CMS official saysA CMS regional chief medical officer says past medical association suggestions have improved rules governing bonus pay for EMR use.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/bisc1122.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/bisc1122.htmMany practices, hospitals don't monitor data securityA quarter of those who responded to a recent survey would not qualify for that aspect of the meaningful use EMR requirements.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/prsg1122.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/prsg1122.htmAMA meeting: Physician input welcomed on meaningful use, CMS official saysA CMS regional chief medical officer says past medical association suggestions have improved rules governing bonus pay for EMR use.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTProfession http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/18/bise1020.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/18/bise1020.htm5 charged with fraud involving Johns Hopkins patientsThe Maryland residents are accused in a scheme to steal personal information and use it to get more than $600,000 in retail-store credit.Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:00:00 CSTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/18/bisa1018.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/18/bisa1018.htmCloud computing: Is it right for your practice?The idea of putting your data in a cloud -- storing it on the Internet instead of on your practice's computer -- is gaining steam.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMTBusiness http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/04/bil21004.htmhttp://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/04/bil21004.htmDoctors, patients use smartphones, but can't make mobile connectionA study cites a lack of payment from insurers to physicians for electronic monitoring and an unwillingness among patients to pay for that service.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMTBusiness