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EHR-Enabled Autonomy: Optimization Strategies for Success

Healthcare IT Today

Before the pandemic, many private practice physicians faced significant pressure to merge or consolidate with large health systems for survival. The following is a guest article by Devan Griner, MD, is board-certified plastic surgeon at Peak Plastic Surgery, based in Provo, Utah. He uses the all-in-one cloud suite from AdvancedMD.

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Five recommendations for improving clinical communication

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Do not use the EHR for clinical communication. EHRs are essential for hospital operations and most include a communication feature. However, O’Connor said, it is a mistake to rely on the EHR for clinical communication. EHRs are not designed to provide the real-time, contextual communication needed by clinicians.

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Telecom companies are quietly building a big presence in HealthTech: 5 Case Studies explore further

Lloyd Price

Wearable devices: Telecom companies are partnering with wearable device manufacturers to develop and market new healthcare applications for these devices. Electronic health records: Telecom companies are developing and deploying electronic health record (EHR) systems, which help healthcare providers to manage patient data more effectively.

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Balancing Budget and Need for Updates: The Struggles of Keeping Physician Practices Alive

Healthcare IT Today

Are physician practices the eggs in order for us to have the delicious omelet of digital healthcare? We reached out to the Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on this topic. Read down below to see whether they think physician practices will survive, and if so, how. So many great ideas and insights!

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Healthcare Innovation Funding – Current Factors to be Aware of and Navigating Long Buying Cycles

Healthcare IT Today

There are two important things to keep in mind when working to acquire funding : (1) what factors are influencing funding for healthcare startups and innovation right now and (2) how to navigate long buying cycles to successfully bring your product to market. The following is what they had to share. Dr. Michael Rivers, Sr.

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Avoiding Red Flags: Finding the Right Productivity Balance

Healthcare IT Today

John Wallace, PT, MS, has more than 35 years of experience in private practice orthopedics as well as acute hospital, acute rehab, home health care, skilled nursing, sub-acute care, and sports medicine. Stay audit-ready with good documentation and a watchful eye on units of treatment bill in a day. . About John Wallace.

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Mobile patient communication and telehealth tool helps transform Indiana Hernia Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The corporate takeover of healthcare and the exodus of physicians from private practice into employed positions, combined with sub-par deployment of electronic health records and patient portals, has resulted in increasing patient and physician dissatisfaction with the current healthcare delivery model, he contended.