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Recent posts by Dr. Leonardo Staff

5 Reasons Why Mobile Sites Are More Important Than Ever

By   |  July 10, 2014

The mobile Web is growing--quickly. These days, it's impossible to go out in public without spotting someone staring at a smartphone or tablet. With more and more people stepping away from the desk and accessing the Internet from mobile devices, websites that aren't optimized for mobile may become lost in the fold. Take a look...  read more


5 Reasons Why Your Practice Needs a New Site Right Now

By   |  June 30, 2014

There are many advantages to creating a new site using the Dr. Leonardo Web Building tool. Don't feel tied down to your old, outdated site Dr. Leonardo even allows you to keep your current domain name! Why You Should Get a New Website: 1) Keep Up with Technology Does your practice's current site allow you...  read more


HIPAA Snippets: New Videos Aim to Clarify Regulations

By   |  June 30, 2014

Whether you are a physician with an established online reputation or are using the Dr. Leonardo webuilder to create your practice's first official website, you are most likely already aware that there are federal regulations in place to help you monitor your practice's digital presence. These terms are included in the Health Insurance Portability and...  read more


Physicians to Increase Investment in Patient Portals

By   |  June 23, 2014

Many medical practices that have not yet set up a patient portal for their patients are expected to purchase or upgrade to one in 2014, a new survey shows. In fact, 35 percent of electronic health records (EHR) users are investing more into their patient engagement infrastructure in 2014 than they did the previous year,...  read more


Picking the Right EHR for You

By   |  June 23, 2014

Many physicians who have made the switch from traditional paper filing to electronic health record (EHR) systems are finding that they should have gone with a different EHR. When selecting an EHR or electronic medical record (EMR) system, it's important to note all of its included features, and whether they accommodate your practice's unique needs...  read more


Why It Is Important to Keep Up With Changes to Your EMR

By   |  June 23, 2014

Has your practice already incorporated an electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health records (EHR) into your work flow? Keep in mind that is this not a set it and forget it type of adjustment. Read on to find out how you can stay on top of EHR guideline changes. Because the adoption of EHR...  read more


Make an Impact with Your Logo

By   |  June 16, 2014

Does your practice have a logo? It may seem that selecting the right font colors and style for your practice's name is enough, but adding a logo to your practice's look goes a long way toward gaining recognition and establishing your reputation both at the office and online. Adding a logo to your practice's website...  read more


EHR Incentive Plans and the Impact on Your Medical Practice

By   |  June 16, 2014

From large hospitals to small practices, healthcare providers in the medical field have gradually been making the transition from paper to electronic records. With the possibility of losing financial incentives or receiving fines if they do not make the switch to digital within the allowed timeframe, many physicians are requesting an extension. The Centers for...  read more


Digital Medical Records: Myths about Health Data Sharing

By   |  June 16, 2014

As a growing number of hospitals as well as small independent practices continue to make the shift from a tradition paper recordkeeping system to electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR), there is some confusion over what going digital entails. Here Are the Top Three Myths about Electronic Health Records: 1) Making Data...  read more


Top 5 Most Useful iPad Apps for Physicians

By   |  June 2, 2014

Given the rising popularity of the iPhone, iPad and other tablets among U.S. physicians, medical and health-related apps are becoming increasingly common and valuable. From apps that aid physicians in diagnosing conditions to apps that help run your medical practice, if you're ever in need of assistance, rest assured, there's definitely an app for that!...  read more