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
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
It's well known that the number of medical practices that have switched over to electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) has been steadily on the rise in recent years. In fact, the number of physicians making the change from a paper filing system to digital records has tripled since 2010. Information management... read more
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
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
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
Be careful of what medical information you post on your social media accounts! Ninety percent of 18 to 24-year-olds said they would trust medical information shared by others in their social media networks, according to a recent PwC Health Research Institute survey. These findings underline the importance of posting accurate, precise and easy to understand... read more
Taking your practice's paper medical records digital not only improves efficiency and accuracy it can also significantly decrease the occurrence of errors in your office. That's a pretty compelling reason to make the switch to an electronic record-keeping system. Electronic medication reconciliation tools, which are a part of the electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic... read more
Is your website optimized for mobile? Researchers believe that by 2015, the amount of people who use mobile devices to view websites will outnumber those who use desktop computers. Make sure that your practice's site is prepared. When you create a website using the Dr. Leonardo Sitebuilder, your site is automatically viewable on any mobile... read more
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
Like the DIY idea of Dr. Leonardo websites, but just don’t want to Do-It-Yourself? We understand! Fussing over website details isn’t for everyone. But we do love building websites with our builder and we’re kind of obsessive about how we do things. Plus, we can build them lickety-split – typically in 48 hours or less. So, if it’s easier, we’ll do it for you! And we promise – you’ll love the finished site as much as we loved building it.