In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, the shift to electronic medical records systems (EMRs) is a hot topic. While some see it as a lifesaver, others worry about the potential pitfalls. This ...

While companies scramble to develop new technology, docs are slow to adopt it. Jan. 9. 2009— -- In the latest step toward the computerization of Americans' medical information, President-elect ...

Bon Secours Richmond hospitals, affiliated medical practices, outpatient centers and imaging centers are connected to a central electronic medical records system that also lets patients access their ...

A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows an improvement in screening rates for anxiety and depression among epilepsy patients with the implementation of an ...

In the world of pediatrics, technology is transforming how we care for children. One key advancement is the rise of Pediatric Electronic Health Records (EHRs). But what exactly are they, and why are ...

In a study that is unlikely to find favor among privacy advocates, researchers from two academic institutions warned that increased efforts to protect the privacy of health data will hamper the ...

A view of the Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2014. (Photo by KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images) Numerous Veterans Health Administration facilities experienced challenges ...

A new study of patients' electronic health records found that doctors were more likely to use negative words in describing visits with Black and Hispanic patients than white patients, something that ...