Labor Day may mean the end of summer for some, but we kept the heat up all week here at Power Your Practice.
Check out a recap of the week’s articles below.
Health Information Exchange: Is it ‘HIE’ Time to Join at Your Practice?
It’s popular and even a key tenet of Meaningful Use compliance, but do you know whether you’re ready to join a health information exchange (HIE) at your practice? Read on to find out.
Choosing a Practice Management System? Why Web-Based is the Way to Go
Deciding on a practice management system is among the most important decisions you’ll make at your practice. Learn about the advantages of web-based practice management systems in Wednesday’s contributor piece.
IPHRs: What They Are and How You Can Use Them
What happens when you combine an EHR and a PHR? Read on to learn about Dr. Alex Krist’s game-changing healthcare innovation.
Why You Need a Patient Safety Reality Check
When the AHRQ finds that 99,000 US patients are dying as a result of hospital-acquired infections yearly, it’s time to make a change. Learn about patient safety check-ups in Friday’s article.
And that wraps up this short week! Stay tuned next week for advice on replacing your EHRs and how much meetings are costing your practice!

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