According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 86.9% of US-based office physicians are using electronic medical record (EMR) systems to track their patients’ health information. However, an important factor isn’t just using an EMR system; it’s how to choose the right one. Selecting an EMR system that fits your workflow can help improve […]
EMR systems: How to choose the right one
How do you choose the right EMR system?
Medical professionals should always strive to give the best primary and ancillary healthcare services to their patients. One of the ways to accomplish this is by using electronic medical records (EMRs), which eliminate the need for paper charts by digitally storing patients’ medical and treatment histories. If you want to get a reliable EMR system […]
Why EMRs are vital for healthcare providers
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digitized versions of patients’ information, and they’re a game changer for healthcare organizations. By transitioning from paper to digital records, healthcare providers can improve overall productivity and provide better care for patients. Here are some other benefits of using EMRs. 1. Better communication Fast and accurate communication between medical departments […]
4 Ways EMRs assist in medical operations
Electronic medical records (EMR) digitize your paper medical records and, when properly implemented, can generate a positive return on investment and improve organizational efficiency. The major drawbacks of paperwork are that it hinders a healthcare institution’s ability to treat patients, makes medical operations slower, and decreases overall efficiency. EMR eliminates the time required to record […]
Make sure you get the right EMR system
Electronic medical records (EMRs) digitally store a patient’s medical history and treatment. EMRs eliminate paper charts and allow patients to have a single electronic chart that can be accessed within one healthcare organization. It allows medical professionals to provide more efficient and precise care. To ensure that your healthcare facility is able to provide all […]
HIPAA liability: record settlement reached
Is being responsible for electronic medical records a daily source of trepidation for you or your business? While the sentiment is understandable, it often results from a lack of understanding about what HIPAA compliance actually means. As industry-wide penalties continue to rise every year, it’s essential to take a closer look at who is being […]
What can we expect from Apple HealthKit?
Medical records are generally inaccessible and hard to understand. In fact, if you were to try reading your own medical data, you might find that it’s almost as if it’s in a different language. A medical record can be riddled with cryptic phrases, acronyms and complex terms that mean nothing in the eyes of someone […]
Learn from this NFL team’s EMR fumble
ESPN recently reported that a laptop containing the medical records of thousands of NFL players was stolen from the car of a Washington Redskins’ trainer. And while the team released a statement saying no health information protected under HIPAA guidelines was at risk, the incident shows that EMRs are vulnerable no matter the size of […]