Hospital Malware Attack: Instead of selling medical records, hackers injected malware that blocked Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital’s access to its system.

Introducing an electronic medical records (EMR) system into the practice helps the physicians and staff provide more efficient care by making medical records more accessible. It also brings some risks. Here are five areas of risk exposure and provides recommendations in each area.

When documenting patient encounters, physicians should review their notes prior to signing. Here's why.

One of the biggest dangers presented by EHR templates is that they may set the standard of care to which the physician may be held.

Use Caution When Emailing Patients? Answers to physicians questions about the dos and dont's of emailing patients.