The Baystate Medical Center (BMC) in Massachusetts leveraged an EHR integration. The main goal of this integration is to reduce the postoperative use of opioids through clinical decision support that is interoperable. Issues with the postoperative use of opioids The use of opioids has many risks for the patient, per the HL7 case study that [...]
It’s a universal fact that smoking is detrimental to health and can lead to many health complications. Cancer patients who smoke have a lower quality of life, this may also lead to a worsening of cancer symptoms and harm the treatment and care process. According to the Office of Surgeon General, smoking can be a [...]
Patient engagement is vital in today’s healthcare journey. Several Epic community members offer Epic MyChart Bedside on tablets to help patients connect with their care team members and feel empowered. What is Epic MyChart Bedside? The MyChart Bedside app on personal tablets is a patient engagement platform in the hands of the patient. Through the [...]
The healthcare sector has adapted to new changes to provide remote care to patients due to the global pandemic. Adjusting to the new normal has not been easy for both providers and patients, but technology solutions made it easier to transition into bringing new care solutions. A May 2020 Capterra survey, revealed that 51% of the [...]
Healthcare organizations and hospitals in the United States have deployed Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software to streamline daily workflows. According to the 2018 Annual Update on the Adoption of a Nationwide System for the Electronic Use and Exchange of Health Information, 96% of non-federal acute care hospitals and 78% of physicians based in office leveraged [...]
As a solo practitioner, you want the best-fit solution for your practice and can't afford to make expensive mistakes when it comes to selecting an EMR Software system. Many practitioners and providers are using Electronic Health Records Software solutions mainly due to EHR incentive programs. Some doctors report that software systems have a clunky interface [...]
In America, April is recognized as National Cancer Control Month. Cancer is a deadly disease however this month is dedicated to raising awareness for cancer prevention and treatment all over the United States. Oncologists are working hard to offer high-quality patient care and have found benefits in deploying an Oncology/hematology EMR Software system. The specialty-specific [...]
It's not easy to run a successful chiropractic clinic, because it requires attention to detail and complete focus on patients. Sometimes a generic or a general EMR software solution may not be the perfect fit for office management and patient satisfaction. Therefore, you might want a solution that is specifically designed to meet the unique [...]
Behavioral health is gaining prominence in the US. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in the number of behavioral health issues in people due to depression and economic stress. This week, healthcare IT vendor, NextGen has announced the launch of its latest EHR Software suite that gives behavioral health providers seamless access [...]
Ambulatory surgery centers or ASCs, play a vital role to facilitate patients to have surgeries outside of the hospital setting. ASCs provide cost-effective care solutions in a convenient and clean environment. A recent analysis done by the UnitedHealth Group revealed that can reduce surgical costs by upwards of 59 percent by directing more members to [...]