Interoperability in healthcare is crucial for delivering high-quality care, reducing costs, and improving efficiencies. As the interoperable exchange of health information enhances, 88% of hospitals in the US participate in electronic health data exchange as of 2021, as revealed by the ONC data brief. The ONC data brief shows the state of interoperability among hospitals. [...]
As the digital healthcare landscape is transforming for the better there is also an increased risk of cybersecurity threats and other phishing attacks. The use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software systems and other solutions such as Patient portals have many benefits for both providers and patients, however, it has exposed data to cybersecurity risks. [...]
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 [...]
Healthcare providers are responsible to offer the best care to their patients. This requires flexibility and smooth availability of crucial data to make informed care decisions. However, it’s still not easy for clinicians to provide the optimum care their patient needs as many providers don’t have access to basic patient records outside their software system. [...]
Lee Health located in Fort Myers, Florida used Epic software linked Remote Patient Monitoring which enabled the hospital to send fewer people to ERs. RPM tools have been helpful to offer patients the care and monitoring they need from the comfort of their homes. The issue before Epic remote patient monitoring was used Telemedicine EMR [...]
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 [...]
Virtual primary care leverages technology to link patients with their primary healthcare provider. The virtual session can be done from anywhere, having a smartphone, laptop, and internet connectivity. Recent survey results by Elevance Health revealed that most Americans are satisfied with virtual primary care which has enabled them to take charge of their health. The [...]
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 [...]