Physicians Practice - Tech Guide 2008 - (Page 4) 47 SCHEDULING No More No-Shows Sound too good to be true? Thinking out of the box can bring your patients in on time (almost) every time. 59 ONLINE ‘Yup, I’m a Junkie. And Proud of It.’ Can an eBay addiction ever be a good thing? This physician thinks so. 61 IN THE OFFICE 49 THE MARKETPLACE Who’s Got Your Back? With most tech-savvy practices now equipped with EMRs, the market must learn to appeal to smaller practices. But is it even worth the trouble? New Technologies in the Workplace: Blessing or Curse? Cell phones and instant messaging have changed the way we communicate. But can these new modes of correspondence also expose your practice to new dangers? 65 WEB SURFING 51 IT ENHANCEMENT Time, at Last, for an Upgrade? Is your practice management system so old it’s beginning to make you less efficient? We tell you how to gauge when it’s time for an upgrade and arm you with a purchasing checklist. If You Build It … An effective Web presence can be a boon to your practice and your bottom line, and a great help to your patients. Here’s how to get started. YOUR PRESCRIPTION IS READY. Do you go to one pharmacy for your cholesterol medicine, another for eye drops, and yet another for your children’s cold medication? Of course not. You have a relationship with one pharmacy, and you know them and trust them to take care of all of your prescription needs. Similarly, through HealthPort, you now have one, dependable source that knows your organization, understands your challenges, and provides the solutions you need including: HealthPort offers the widest selection of affordable, quality health information products and services in the industry. Electronic Document Management Document Conversion and Storage Release-of-Information Revenue Cycle Management Electronic Medical Records Practice Management Healthcare Consulting Contact us at 888.280.2351 or getinfo@healthport.com to get your prescription filled today. 120 Bluegrass Valley Parkway | Alpharetta, GA 30005 888.280.2351 | getinfo@healthport.com | www.healthport.com 4 | PHYSICIANS PRACTICE | TECHNOLOGY GUIDE WWW.PHYSICIANSPRACTICE.COM http://www.healthport.com http://www.healthport.com http://WWW.PHYSICIANSPRACTICE.COM
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Physicians Practice - Tech Guide 2008 Physicians Practice - Tech Guide 2008 TG Cover Story: Protect Your Practice and Sleep Better Operations: Paperless? Not Quite The Internet: You've Got Mail...Or Do You? Patient Relations: Attention Grabbers The Tech Doctor: All About Blogs Lessons Learned: 'My EMR Nightmare...And Why I'd Do It Again' Scheduling: No More No-Shows The Marketplace: Who's Got Your Back IT Enhancement: Time, at Last, for an Upgrade? Online: 'Yup, I'm a Junkie. And Proud of It.' In the Office: New Technologies in the Workplace: Blessing or Curse? Web Surfing: If You Build It... 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