While healthcare may not be an industry that is known for being at the forefront of digital transformation technologies, data analytics is an area in which these organizations especially tend to struggle. They often lack strategies to apply technology toward making better decisions. This article outlines a number of easily implemented strategies that can enable healthcare entities to begin leveraging their data.

"In-house or in the cloud—what’s the right move when it comes to choosing an EHR? As the share of value-based payments steadily increases, 30% of medical groups with more than 11 clinicians plan to replace their EHR, according to a Black Book survey. Ninety-three percent of these groups are seeking cloud-based functionality to support on-demand data access. But the transition from server to cloud can be daunting. First, there’s the cost of switching from server-based to cloud-based EHR software, including data transfer from one system to another, which can total thousands of dollars. Then there are the strains on operational efficiency that accompany any change in EHR software, such as the time required for staff to get up to speed on a new system. Further, simply understanding what is meant by cloud-based takes diligence. How can healthcare leaders most effectively weigh cloud-vs.-server options? Here are four questions leaders should consider."

Providers at specialty practices are increasingly becoming distressed as they are spending time completing data entries and desk work, thus spending less time with patients. So much so, 40 percent of all physicians say they experience burn out.

Giving your patients the attention they deserve while still regularly and reliably reporting performance measures can be difficult. Robin Ntoh, Nextech's Senior Professional Services Consultant, provides tips to achieve the perfect balance between value based-care and quality reporting in Physicians Practice.

Courtney Tesvich, Nextech's Vice President of Regulatory, contributed to December's issue of Practical Dermatology sharing her insights on the revised MACRA requirements that go into effect in January.

Nextech's Senior Professional Service's Consultant, Robin Ntoh, shared her insights to Becker's ASC Review to prepare readers for what's ahead in 2019.

There are many benefits to effectively marketing a specialty physician practice. A solid communications program can cultivate relationships, drive referrals, establish a practice’s expertise and cement the organization’s reputation in the community. Yet even when providers appreciate the value of a marketing program, they sometimes struggle with where to begin in creating one.

Physician burnout seems to be a common trend throughout medical facilities. But is doesn't have to be.