Hospitals and medical practices in the US have widely embraced patient portal software solutions to boost patient engagement and satisfaction scores. The online method of interaction enables patients to access and track their medical information, view lab results, make online payments, and perform other tasks too such as checking in and answering screening questions before [...]
Epic Systems dominate the EHR vendor market as more healthcare organizations continue to invest in Epic EMR software solutions. Epic is one of the most extensively used software vendors in the United States, connecting 250 million patients. Missouri-based Mosaic Life Care, Harris Health, and Legacy Community Health have recently announced Epic electronic health records implementations [...]
Open-source EMR software systems act as a layout that allows users to build their own electronic records software. Practices can easily download the software source code and then customize it according to their practice needs and specifications to meet daily workflow requirements. Small practices and open-source software Potential buyers may need to get a license [...]
KLAS research named Epic EMR Software as the best overall software suite for the thirteenth consecutive year. The software vendor giant gained a score of 86.9 out of 100. MEDITECH EMR followed scoring 81.9 and Oracle Health Cerner scored 66.8. Epic system earned the top spot in the ambulatory EHR category 2023 best in KLAS [...]
Customized EMR Software implementation helped Commonwealth Pain and Spine, a pain management practice to streamline workflow efficiencies. The customized software system is also pursued to optimize revenue cycle management and improve the care delivery process. Challenges with prior EMR system Commonwealth Pain and Spine was experiencing grave workflow challenges associated with its archaic electronic health [...]
Healthcare organizations need to ensure that telemedicine implementation does not lead to clinician burnout. Healthcare leaders state that telehealth can play a role in both reducing and increasing burnout. Several surveys have reflected that burnout among US providers is high, especially amid the ongoing pandemic. Data published in September 2022 reveals that 63% of physicians [...]
Prescription drug monitoring programs help healthcare providers make sure that they are well aware of patients who are addicted or are at risk of becoming addicted to dangerous prescription drugs. The PDPM program is a proactive strategy to combat the opioid crisis in the United States. What are Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs? PDMP programs are [...]
Mental health facility Palmetto Counseling and Consulting will begin an eClinicalWorks EMR system implementation. The mental health facility is switching its existing software solution to improve clinical workflows and enhance care coordination. The system-wide EHR software implementation will help to seamlessly connect healthcare providers through a unified system that integrates behavioral health solutions and medication [...]
In the year 2023, healthcare organizations will continue to combat ransomware attacks. With the digital ecosystem enlarging, health systems will be exposed to new threats. There are immense benefits of shifting to electronic records and ditching traditional paper methods, however, organizations need to be careful and have a tight cybersecurity protocol to ensure the protection [...]
2022 is almost wrapping up, and it has been another important year in US healthcare. Many healthcare organizations have learned lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, and are responding proactively. In 2022, Telemedicine EMR Software solutions continued to be a part of remote care options for patients. It has been effective to offer prompt diagnosis and [...]