Barrow Neurosurgical Associates appointed John Kinna CEO.
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Lower reimbursements coupled with increasing operating expenses are tightening margins for independent medical practices. Physician owners are combating this trend in several ways, including adding ancillary services.
Here are five statistics on how long it took physician practices took to complete EHR implementation — from the time the purchase was made to installation and provider and staff training, according to a to Physicians Practice's 2015 Technology Survey…
Cellphones can be an asset for physicians in operating rooms to pull up important health data on patients. However, cell phones are often used for other purposes such as texting a family member or friend, causing many experts to advocate…
Following the national trend toward walk-in clinics and urgent care, OrthoIndy is launching urgent care services to bring more patients into the practice, according to an Indianapolis Business Journal report.
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Clinical empathy is often an overlooked, but necessary part of healthcare. Patients, particularly those with chronic conditions, need their physicians to express empathy to foster enhanced provider-patient relationships, according to MedCity News.
Despite healthcare firms implementing security measures, the number of cyber attacks are increasingly prevalent in the healthcare field. Data is a sought-after commodity and hackers are determined to breach healthcare systems no matter the security system in place, according to…
CMS proposed a hip and knee bundled payment plan for hospitals that would hold hospitals accountable for providing quality, cost-effective care.
A recent study showed clinical notes may indicate whether a patient is at a high risk for suicide, according to iMedical Apps.
A decrease in productivity due to EHRs is the biggest information technology-related challenge faced by medical practices, according to Physicians Practice's 2015 Technology Survey sponsored by Kareo.