March 23, 2011Wednesday technology Reputation management Legal recourse: Taking action against defamation on physician-rating sites Although they face several hurdles, DOs and MDs can proactively protect and defend their online reputations.
Feb. 22, 2011Tuesday EHRstechnology In transition EHR time drain: Oklahoma DO bemoans tunneling through software templates “It’s frustrating,” says Joseph R. Schlecht, DO. “It takes an extra hour a day to do my work.”
Feb. 4, 2011Friday EHRstechnology Embracing technology Paperless from the get-go: EHRs’ efficiency, care benefits win over NY DO Anna M. Lamb, DO, never even gave a thought to using paper records when she opened her solo practice.
Feb. 4, 2011Friday technology Dr. Yelp Mixed reviews: Online physician ratings stoke DOs’ concerns, ideas Some DOs express concerns about the validity and accuracy of the more than 40 websites that post consumer ratings of physicians.
July 1, 2009Wednesday studentstechnology Student innovation SOMA sets ‘sites’ on technology upgrades in 2009-10 SOMA spent much of the past year updating its programs and Web sites to reach “generation texters.”
April 1, 2009Wednesday legislationresearchtechnology New frontier DOs adopt wait-and-see attitude toward stimulus act Health care provisions in the stimulus act provoked a wave of disapproval. But are physicians’ fears unfounded?