Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report is widely known as the go-to source for salary information and other factors affecting US doctors’ income. But tucked among the statistics about which specialties feel fairly compensated, you’ll find numbers that also tell a story … Read More … Read More
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List of 2022 Healthcare IT and Digital Health Conferences
Conferences for all industries took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite the setbacks, event organizers have continued announcing your favorite digital health conferences for 2022. Most events are in-person, with many offering options to attend online. Whether in … Read More
Streamline your clinical workflow with third-party EHR apps
Third-party electronic health record (EHR) apps allow providers to extend the features of their EHR system. But if you’ve ever visited an EHR app marketplace like athenahealth, Cerner, or Epic, you know the options are overwhelming. There are apps that … Read More
6 ways to improve EMR productivity
Nearly all US doctors use electronic medical records, but for many this technology still represent a double-edged sword. EMRs should make healthcare more efficient and can improve the quality of care. But many physicians are spending more time behind the … Read More
Do EHRs actually contribute to physician burnout?
There’s a common belief that EHRs are a major factor contributing to physician burnout. But what does the research say? A 2020 study finds a significant connection, and that there’s something we can do about it. EHRs and physician burnout … Read More
Telehealth & COVID-19: 5 numbers physicians should know
Virtual care expanded quickly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the general consensus seems to be that there’s no going back. As a recent Hero Digital report summarizes, “The pandemic accelerated the shift to telehealth, patient preferences will … Read More
What you need to know about giving patients access to clinical notes
A new federal rule requires that all providers give patients access to clinical notes starting April 5, 2021. As a practicing physician, what do you need to know? Patients are now required to have access to clinical notes The new … Read More
Mobius Conveyor sets a new standard for intuitive medical dictation
Electronic medical records revolutionized healthcare, but they came with a big catch: typing. Mobius Conveyor is the high-end, next-generation software that makes medical dictation more intuitive than ever before. … Read More