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Voice recognition software has existed in the medical environment since the 1980s, but recent updates to the technology have made it more useful than ever. Still, a remarkable number of practices are not utilizing it.

Though EHRs are dominating the healthcare IT headlines, there are a number of other systems available, like voice recognition software, that you can implement easily and use to make immediate, positive changes to your operations. This article is the last of a four-part series highlighting the technologies you should start using to improve your practice.

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Patient portal technology provides each patient with a private, password-protected electronic space that houses information about his or her medical care.

Though EHRs are dominating the healthcare IT headlines, there are a number of other systems available, like portals, that you can implement easily and use to make immediate, positive changes to your operations. This article is the third in a four-part series highlighting the technologies you should start using to improve your practice.

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Patient check-in can be a slow process that is costing your practice time and money, but new check-in kiosks can streamline the process.

Though EHRs are dominating the healthcare IT headlines, there are a number of other systems available, like kiosks, that you can implement easily and use to make immediate, positive changes to your operations. This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting the technologies you should start using to improve your practice.

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Most healthcare technology news these days revolves around electronic health records (EHRs). With meaningful use initiative deadlines looming and EHR software functionality issues coming to light, it’s no wonder they grab so many headlines.

There are a number of other technologies, however, that deserve to be just as newsworthy.

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