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The HIT Contrarian: ePrescribing: Not So Fast, Amigo!

February 14th 2008

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and other healthcare information technology (HIT) enjoy a tidal wave of support from politicians, including the leaders of our national medical societies, who...

Building a Website the Easy Way - Part II

February 14th 2008

In last month's column, we looked at several reasons why you might want to create a practice website and explained how to register for a domain name. This month, we'll examine everal approaches to...

The iPhone Offers iNfinite Possibilities

February 14th 2008

It's been impossible to avoid the iPhone media barrage in the wake of Apple's announcement at Macworld earlier this year. So does the iPhone live up to all the hype? Well, almost.

DocMVP: John Luo, MD

February 14th 2008

Our latest addition to the Pulse section will highlight physicians who are "bringing healthcare technology into practice." This month, we profile our newest Editorial Board member, John Luo, MD.

Sounding Board: Career Makeover: Medicine Moves to IT

February 14th 2008

Most physicians choose clinical medicine because they want to make a positive impact on patients' health. Tom Wessel, MD, is no exception. And that's the reason he left the bedside.

Who Will Change the Course of Health Information Technology?

February 14th 2008

Health information technology (IT) is evolving rapidly. Big changes are on the way, including pay for performance (P4P), ePrescribing, ubiquitous electronic health records (EHRs), and computerized...

Social Media Notebook: Will Privacy Be the Achilles' Heel of the Healthcare Social Media Revolution?

February 14th 2008

Earlier this year, the popular social network Facebook introduced a new initiative designed to help corporations advertise to its users.

Thinking Outside the (Big) Box When Buying a Computer

February 14th 2008

In case you hadn't noticed, CompUSA, the largest computer specialty retailer in the country, closed more than half of its domestic stores back in February. I wasn't that surprised, given how empty...

Healthcare IT: Is it All Hype?

February 14th 2008

The topic of health information technology (IT) seems to be popping up everywhere nowadays. No longer the province of healthcare and tech-focused websites, it has recently made prominent...

Patient Safety and HIT: Adopting Aviation Guidelines?

February 14th 2008

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...

Are Cool Handhelds and Tablets the Right Choice for Your Patients?

February 14th 2008

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.

Back up That Data!

February 14th 2008

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...

The Rating Game

February 14th 2008

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

February 14th 2008

Top 10 Strangest "Medical" Devices.

Social Media: Let the Games Begin

February 13th 2008

I recently attended an online marketing summit in Boston, and the buzzword throughout many of the sessions was social media, which, by Wikipedia's definition, describes the online technologies...

Hosting a Website (and Other Reader Feedback)

February 13th 2008

Recent columns on registering a domain name and building a website generated a larger-than-usual volume of reader feedback.

DocMVP: Eric G. Tangalos, MD

February 13th 2008

This month's DocMVP is Eric G. Tangalos, MD.

The Price of Progress: Can Technology Replace Your Staff?

February 13th 2008

Prominent among the many benefits touted by proponents of electronic health records (EHRs) is cost reduction.

The Inner Frontier: Exploring the Brave New World of Personalized Medicine

February 13th 2008

Currently available pharmaceutical therapies for many chronic illnesses leave much to be desired.

What Pay for What Performance?

February 13th 2008

Pay for Performance (P4P) is all the rage in Congress and among employers, insurance companies, some patient advocacy groups, and certain headquarters of organized medicine. P4P currently utilizes...