Introducing an electronic medical records system into the practice helps the physicians and staff provide more efficient healthcare by making medical records more accessible to all health care team members.

CAP Risk Management and Patient Safety identifies 10 areas of risk exposure for HER's and provides some brief recommendations in each area.

Ultimately, as the owner of the practice, the physician is in charge. But if doctors have practice managers who are sharp and stay on top of developing changes within the health care landscape, the managers know what it will take to get the practice to meaningful use.

Health technology hazards can come in many forms.

CAP has partnered with athenahealth to provide members quick and easy access to industry-leading electronic practice management solutions, including EHR, billing, and patient engagement services.