Selecting the right electronic health record (EHR) system is crucial for a small medical practice. The ideal system should be easy to use, cost-effective, and efficient in handling patient records. It ...

One of most exciting aspects of the HITECH Act is that it’s supposed to encourage portability of medical information across EHR software, hospitals, clinics and even state lines. Unfortunately, we’re ...

Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts access to patient data based on job responsibilities, reducing risk. Encryption methods like symmetric and asymmetric key schemes safeguard sensitive health ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Several top lawmakers on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee voiced their concerns on Tuesday about the amount of money spent to ...

Epic Systems, the biggest electronic health records (EHR) vendor, notched its largest ever net gain in hospital market share on record in 2024, widening its lead over rival Oracle, according to a ...

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, the preferences and expectations of healthcare consumers have changed significantly over the last two years. One of the most profound changes taking place is that ...

St. Anthony's health system operates two behavioral health hospitals in Wichita and Olathe, Kansas. It focuses on adults older than 50, particularly those with mental health challenges such as ...

As rural hospitals grapple with eroding profits, one Vermont hospital CEO suggested giving hospitals and clinics in the state access to an Epic EHR system, Valley News reported July 21. On July 15, ...