As healthcare providers are moving towards value-based care, it is critical to utilize data that needs to be captured and documented correctly. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) helps to make possible that all events in the patient encounter are captured properly and the EHR Software clearly shows the services that were offered to the patient. Accurate [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the importance of interoperability. If medical information cannot be easily accessed then this can result in difficulties inpatient care which can cause issues with public health surveillance. To improve interoperability options and enhance care coordination between healthcare professionals, ONC is working with health IT stakeholders to create two new health [...]
Machine learning (ML) has revolutionized healthcare. Machine learning technology facilitates healthcare providers to analyze numerous different data points and propose outcomes. According to a study published by JAMIA, machine learning can be used to extract social determinants of health (SDOH) data from EHR software clinical notes. This extraction of data can help in the development of [...]
Outdated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software systems can be a nightmare for healthcare providers. Hence users are prone to make a switch to a better, advanced, efficient software solution that can bring more value and revenue to their medical practice. The new change can be costly for your practice so it is advised that you [...]
Some medical practices and hospital systems are not satisfied with their existing EHR software system as it may lack functionality, is difficult to use, and have issues with the software vendor. A switch to a new software system has its challenges as it takes the opportunity cost of time, money, and effort. The IT staff [...]
In the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management Software was quick to respond to the pandemic, it updated its Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software platform by extending telehealth solutions, deploying screening tools, and modernizing the EHR Software dashboards. Users of the software vendor also expect rapid changes to be made so [...]
Your practice might be in a situation to move to another Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software or Practice Management Software solution. You’ve consulted other users, read authentic user reviews, and even watched software product demos helping you to make the necessary switch. However, sometimes your existing EHR Software vendor might be holding you, hostage, by [...]
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the world to use telehealth and telemedicine solutions to provide care to patients remotely and help curb the spread of the virus in hospitals and clinics. Millions of clinics have shut down and are offering healthcare solutions via telemedicine EMR software systems. However, telehealth is open to threats from cyber-attackers [...]
Recently, Epic EMR Software and IT vendor Foundation Medicine have collaborated to help oncology practices and hospitals by having easy access to genomic information to facilitate streamlined clinical decision support. The EHR integration aims to enhance precision medicine which can make way for targeted treatment for cancer patients. Why is this partnership valuable for clinicians? [...]
The strategic partnership between epocrates and ConnectiveRx will facilitate patients to overcome medication cost barricades through ScriptGuide patient savings messages. A Gallup study in 2020 revealed that nine in ten Americans are worried about the increasing costs of prescription medications due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This patient concern is valid and therefore the two companies [...]