Are you still using a paper model to obtain consent from your patients to release data, transfer records, video chat, or allow patients to access their personal portal even though you have an electronic health record (EHR)? Paper models can unfortunately lead to errors through...

As we come off this winter’s record highs for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, some of us are returning to our places of employment, favorite restaurants, and local gyms and parks. For independent physicians, this renewed activity signals an opportunity to proactively approach patients who have...

The contribution of electronic health records (EHRs) to patient safety goes far beyond sending the correct prescription to the right pharmacy. EHRs can help to ensure patient safety across a continuum, beginning with appointment scheduling and continuing through the prescription pickup process.

While the healthcare industry has changed dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing has remained the same: the importance of direct access to local pharmacies. Pharmacists have always been essential front-line workers, and they became even more important as physician offices temporarily closed or reduced...

Today, more and more independent practitioners are laser focused on delivering value-based care (VBC) for their patients. VBC is a delivery model in which health-care professionals (HCPs) are reimbursed not simply for the healthcare services they provide but also for the health outcomes achieved (e.g.,...