Tutorials

Tutorials

• What is EHR technology and why is it important?

  Electronic health records are an important part of health IT, and the meaningful use program provides financial incentives for providers to adopt EHR technology.  Continue Reading

• Implementing, using computerized physician order entry

  A CPOE system eliminates the need to place orders for tests and prescriptions on paper. But the learning curve, and the cost, can be high. This guide explains the basics of CPOE.  Continue Reading

• Improving revenue cycle management in health care

  A revenue cycle management system can help hospitals streamline administrative and clinical tasks. This tutorial explains how RCM software is affected by EHR use and ICD-10.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What is health data archiving?

  Data archiving lets health care providers store patient records for years, as state and federal laws require. This FAQ addresses types of storage, outsourcing and other concerns.  Continue Reading

• Briefing: How to avoid a health care data breach

  A data breach can be quite costly to a provider's budget and reputation. This briefing offers advice for securing health care data to comply with HIPAA and HITECH Act rules.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How is server virtualization technology used in health care?

  Server virtualization technology helps organizations cut maintenance and administration costs while improving performance. But health care providers must keep a few things in mind.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How will the transition to ICD-10 codes affect health IT?

  As of Oct. 1, 2015, U.S. health care providers must use ICD-10 codes when they submit medical claims. This FAQ addresses what the transition means and how providers can prepare.  Continue Reading

• SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go

  SearchHealthIT.com podcasts provide health IT news on the go, featuring interviews with health IT leaders and advice from health IT experts.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Which federal agencies administer the HITECH Act?

  The HITECH Act sets many goals for the adoption of EHR technology. This FAQ explains which federal agencies and committees oversee meaningful use, standards and other health IT policies.  Continue Reading

• FAQ guides for health care IT

  These FAQ guides provide detailed answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in health care IT, plus links to related articles, tips and terms.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: How does meaningful use affect health care IT?

  Meaningful use requirements for electronic health records systems aim to improve the quality of health care and reduce costs. But as this FAQ shows, achieving meaningful use is not easy.  Continue Reading