E-Prescribing (e-Rx) EMR Software system has changed the way how healthcare operates by allowing clinicians and other medical staff to send prescription data digitally to pharmacies. Hand-written prescriptions are now seen as inefficient and can result in errors due to handwriting issues which can harm patient safety levels. E-Prescribing software is being embraced by hospitals [...]
The telemedicine platform came to the forefront of care during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide effective remote care solutions to patients of all ages. Generally, there is a misconception attached to telehealth that older adults prefer in-person visits as compared to virtual care options. This myth was busted when a study published in the Journal [...]
Over the past two decades, computer-assisted medical coding systems have taken a strong place in the healthcare sector. This technological advancement has made it possible to deal with the ever-increasing medical billing and coding complexities. Many technical and administrative challenges are being faced by healthcare organizations to ensure precise and efficient billing and coding. The [...]
2022 hasn’t wrapped up, but it makes sense to be prepared as to what is expected in the next year which can have a vital impact on healthcare organizations in the US. Smart practices will look ahead to the potential changes and updates and also how health plans will change coverage. The upcoming regulatory environment [...]
Healthcare technology has played a prominent role to help improve patient diagnosis and treatment. Proactive medical organizations should know the future of technology trends so they can be prepared to embrace them to stay competitive and offer high-quality patient care. The advent of digital solutions and healthcare tech has revolutionized the healthcare sector in numerous [...]
As a healthcare professional you are inclined toward taking care of patients and not focusing on administrative tasks. Unfortunately, operational errands and responsibilities can lead to physician burnout and increased stress levels. According to a survey, 40% of employees waste an hour-plus every day on administrative tasks. Daily administrative tasks also overwhelm staff members leading [...]
Being a healthcare provider is both a rewarding and stressful occupation. Physicians can easily suffer from burnout. An alarming 42% of clinicians in the United States suffer from burnout, which can cause low work performance and negatively affect patient care. Burnout can also harm the provider-patient relationship and can result in diagnostic errors. What does [...]
According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the clinician burnout rate has reached a new high among healthcare providers in the US during the first two years of the pandemic after six years of decrease. The research was conducted by researchers from AMA, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford Medicine at consistent intervals between 2011 [...]
The healthcare sector has become digitized which has its benefits of improved patient care and automation of workflows to improve efficiency levels. With more personal identifiable information stored in applications and cloud-based EMR software systems, there is always a risk of online attacks. In the age of digital technology solutions, it is critical that medical [...]
Digital health solutions and tools have revolutionized the healthcare system by improving physician reach and remote care opportunities for patients. The American Medical Association’s AMA digital health research report released on September 14th, 2022, revealed that physician adoption of digital health tools has increased over the past six years. The survey further showed the importance [...]