Selection guides, regulatory context, and practical advice tailored to the realities of running a practice in the United States.
Foundational explainers on what EHRs are, how they work, and the features that matter.
A plain-language explanation of electronic health records: what an EHR is, how it differs from an EMR, and how the system supports clinical care.
What Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) means, how the ONC Health IT Certification Program works, and why certification matters for practices.
How the 21st Century Cures Act and the information blocking rule expanded patient access to electronic health information through portals and apps.
What clinical quality measures (CQMs) are, how EHRs calculate and report them, and how they connect to federal quality programs like MIPS.
Why EHR backup and contingency planning matter, what the HIPAA Security Rule expects, and how to keep your practice running during downtime.
Plain-language context on the federal rules and programs that shape EHR use in the U.S.
How federal EHR incentives evolved from Meaningful Use under HITECH to today's Promoting Interoperability program within MIPS.
How the Merit-based Incentive Payment System uses your EHR across its performance categories, and what practices need from certified technology.
A practice-focused explanation of the information blocking rule: who it applies to, what counts as interference, and the exceptions that may apply.
A practical HIPAA primer for everyone who works in an EHR: the Privacy and Security Rules, PHI, minimum necessary, and everyday safeguards.
What the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires when ePHI is compromised, how EHR audit logs help, and the steps practices must take.
A practical, vendor-neutral approach to shortlisting, evaluating, and buying EHR software.
A vendor-neutral process for narrowing the EHR market to a manageable shortlist based on requirements, fit, and credible evidence.
Cut through the sales pitch with specific, scenario-based questions that reveal how an EHR will really perform in your practice.
Look beyond the monthly subscription: the full cost of EHR ownership includes implementation, training, integrations, and ongoing fees.
What to weigh when choosing a cloud (SaaS) EHR: data security, BAAs, uptime, internet dependence, and vendor responsibilities.
How to read EHR reviews and rankings without being misled by bias, sponsored placements, and unrepresentative samples.
How EHR needs differ across specialties and care settings.
What primary care practices should look for in an EHR: chronic care management, preventive reminders, quality reporting, and care coordination.
Special EHR considerations for behavioral health: sensitive records, 42 CFR Part 2, treatment planning, and group and telehealth workflows.
Pediatric EHR essentials: growth charts, weight-based dosing, immunization tracking, registry connections, and family and consent workflows.
EHR considerations for multi-specialty groups: specialty content, configurable workflows, shared records, scalability, and governance.
EHR considerations for FQHCs: UDS reporting, sliding-fee scales, enabling services, care for diverse populations, and HRSA program requirements.