# Blog Author > Gaby Loria manages a team of tech writers by guiding digital content strategy and production at Software Advice. Her research has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Politico, and the Mayo Clinic's website. Before joining Software Advice, Gaby produced and edited content for ABC NewsOne, the network's news service for ABC affiliates and international clients. Source: https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/author/gabysoftwareadvice-com --- 1 million+ businesses helped. Get advice Get Free Advice Gaby Loria manages a team of tech writers by guiding digital content strategy and production at Software Advice. Her research has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Politico, and the Mayo Clinic's website. Before joining Software Advice, Gaby produced and edited content for ABC NewsOne, the network's news service for ABC affiliates and international clients. * * * ### [The Essential Guide to EMR Software in 2021: Must-Knows Before Buying](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/medical-software-selection-kit/) Nov 23, 2019 Discover everything you need to know in one place. * * * ### [Software Needs Cycle for Medical](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/software-needs-cycle-medical/) Oct 16, 2017 Let’s be honest: figuring out what type of medical software you need is stressful. There are hundreds of solutions to evaluate, pricing is all over the place and functionalities vary from vendor to vendor. Don’t stress—we’re here to demystify the medical software market for your small practice. Our medical software Needs Cycle is a guide ... * * * ### [Success Stories: How to Run a Medical Office Efficiently](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/run-medical-office-efficiently/) Jul 20, 2017 Don’t get too comfortable. That should be the mantra of independent medical practices. Doctors must proactively try to find ways of improving efficiency at their office, lest they end up with a big problem: not making enough money to cover costs and stay in business. It’s a common problem, too. The number of solo physician ... * * * ### [The Best Medical iPhone Apps for Doctors and Med Students](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/best-medical-iphone-apps-for-doctors-and-medical-students/) Apr 28, 2017 There are now 10,275 unique apps (and counting) in the App Store labeled under the “Medical” and “Healthcare & Fitness” categories. This is a significant increase from the 1,544 apps we filtered through while writing previous version of this article. By popular request, we decided to update our post with the best iPhone and iPad ... * * * ### [7 Ways to Maintain Patient Interaction in the Age of the EHR](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/7-ways-to-maintain-patient-interaction-in-the-age-of-the-ehr/) Apr 25, 2017 Note: The conclusions in this piece are drawn from a patient interaction survey. A common complaint of electronic health record (EHR) software is that it interferes with doctor-patient interactions. Many physicians lament that they can no longer engage fully with patients, instead spending most of their time looking at a computer screen and updating charts. ... * * * ### [How You Can Use Patient Satisfaction Surveys to Improve Performance](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/use-patient-satisfaction-surveys-to-improve-performance/) Apr 25, 2017 After conducting their 2013 benchmarking report, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) discovered that nearly 80 percent of the practices they identified as “better-performing” used patient satisfaction surveys. These high performers were more likely to survey their patients, and to do so more frequently compared to other practices. Patient surveys don’t just improve performance and ... * * * ### [Five Best Practices for Training Staff on Using a New EHR](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/five-best-practices-for-ehr-staff-training/) Apr 25, 2017 Research has shown that training is essential to the implementation process. Here, we've put together five effective EHR training tips. * * * ### [Guide to Medication Compliance in Mental Health Patients](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/medication-compliance-mental-health/) Sep 26, 2016 “I woke up medicated, in four-point restraints, in the quiet room of a private psychiatric hospital in 1995. . .” So begins Eric Arauz’s personal account of a years-long struggle to accept his psychiatric medication regimen. Today, he’s a successful author and mental health care advocate working to improve the way patients and providers approach ... * * * ### [The Benefits of Direct Messaging for EHR Interoperability](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/direct-messaging-for-ehr-interoperability/) Feb 23, 2016 Government healthcare officials want electronic health record (EHR) systems nationwide to be by the year 2024. There are still many technical and political challenges keeping software vendors from fully achieving this goal—but medical practices don’t have to wait years to start exchanging patient data electronically. Thanks to Direct messaging technology, providers can practice EHR interoperability ... * * * ### [The 5 Electronic Progress Notes Tools Your Small Practice Needs](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/optimize-progress-notes-for-mental-health/) Dec 21, 2015 As more mental health care providers realize the value of electronic progress notes, it’s helpful to take a closer look at the specific capabilities that make them work well. A well-structured electronic progress note solution is critical when it comes to determining whether patients are improving over time, so it’s essential to keep concise, yet ... * * *