How much time do you waste searching for the information you need to get work done? If you own a small medical practice, how much time does your staff spend retrieving information? Internal wikis are a simple tool to help … Read More
Technology
Burnt out? The doctor prescribed medical dictation
Are you a busy physician frustrated by spending too much time in the EHR? Many providers have found that medical dictation software can substantially speed up clinical documentation. If you work long hours and feel bogged down by clinical notes, … Read More
What’s the best way to dictate in athenaClinicals?
Speech-to-text dictation is one of the easiest ways to save time on clinical notes. Mobius Clinic is an app in the athenahealth Marketplace that makes it easy to dictate in athenaClinicals. Let’s look at how cloud-based dictation with Mobius can … Read More
How to improve your telehealth workflow
Most providers have now used telehealth, but new technology requires new workflows. As you integrate telehealth visits into your office routines, set aside time to improve your telehealth workflow. Planning for telehealth If your medical practice continued operating during the … Read More
The top 3 impacts of 5G in healthcare
The buzz about 5G has died down since initial deployments in 2019, but 5G connectivity is still growing fast. In 2022, nearly three-quarters of U.S. smartphone sales were 5G-enabled devices, and over 200 million Americans now have access to 5G … Read More
Top 3 email newsletters for orthopedists
As an orthopedist, your time is precious. You’re already busy seeing patients, doing surgeries, and keeping up with charting. But you also want to stay current with the latest research and medical innovation. Curated email newsletters for orthopedists are a … Read More
From private practice to employment: considerations for physicians
The era of self-employed doctors is ending as more physicians move from private practice to employment. According to recent studies, about three-quarters of physicians are now employed by a hospital, health system, or corporate entity. And that number is growing … Read More
How single sign-on (SSO) in healthcare improves a provider’s day
Are you ever frustrated by how often you log in to different apps or accounts? Constantly typing passwords and signing in can add precious minutes to an otherwise full work day. That’s one reason why many hospitals and healthcare organizations … Read More
Why is faxing still common in medicine?
Digital technology has transformed healthcare. Patients can message providers and view test results through a patient portal, doctors can use their smartphones to dictate clinical notes, and nearly every hospital or clinic in the United States uses electronic health records. … Read More
Surface decontamination – best practices in a medical clinics
If you work in a medical clinic, you probably have well-developed routines and habits for surface decontamination. But the outbreak of COVID-19 gave healthcare providers a brutal reminder of how easily microorganisms can spread and the consequences when they do. … Read More