Electronic Health Records
ACP Internist® Articles
Readers express views on dialysis alternatives, electronic medial record systems. (December 2006)
Readers express views on pay-for-performance, Web-based health records and universal health care. (November 2006)
New federal rules may spur switch to electronic systems Anxious to link inpatient and outpatient data, some hospitals seize chance to help fund EHR conversion. (November 2006)
'Slow and steady' the best approach to going paperless Common mistakes include converting too fast and underestimating how much time and training offices need. (July-August 2006)
Wave of the future: personal health records on the Web? Comprehensive electronic patient records accessible by patients and physicians could soon become a reality. (July-August 2006)
One physician puts EHR savings to work by hiring premed students Mindi S. Garner, ACP Member, is reaping not only the financial benefits of her electronic system, but mentoring opportunities as well. (July-August 2006)
Group purchasing puts EHRs in small offices Physicians find strength in numbers when negotiating with technology vendors. (March 2006)
The files are electronic, but the staff is only human Be prepared for some tense moments as you transition from paper to computer. (January-February 2006)
Small practices slow to adopt EHRs A recent survey found that almost 18% of responding physicians reported using an electronic health record between 2001 and 2003. (January-February 2006)
Vista EHR: right product, right price? The CMS' offer sounds exciting—but important service questions remain. (September 2005)
A small practice juggles EHR's costs and big payoffs High-tech tools give physicians more time with their patients—and better reimbursements from their insurers. (September 2005)
How EMR software can help prevent medical mistakes Deadly drug interactions are just one type of error that electronic information systems can flag in your practice. (September 2004)
The case for computerizing health care now, not later Both the private sector and government have to move forward with bringing computerization to medicine. (April 2004)
Tips for evaluating electronic medical record software Many groups flub the software selection process by not taking the time to figure out what they really need. (April 2004)
Implementing an EMR? Five mistakes you should avoid Too often, implementing an EMR derails because of bad planning and worse management. (December 2003)
Interested in EMR software? Look before you leap. (October 2003)
For doctors, the pressure is on to computerize Regulations protecting patient information are giving new urgency to an old debate. (January 2002)
EMR software for internists: tips from an expert You don't need to digitize all your patient information to take advantage of electronic medical records (March 2001)
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