A recent collaboration between DCSF and Arkansas statewide HIE will streamline care coordination for children in foster care. Care coordination depends on making sure that children's health information follows them from provider to provider as they move through the foster care system. Health information exchange challenges such as data silos across social care and healthcare [...]
The hospital-at-home model is a promising program to deliver treatment and care to patients outside of the hospital vicinity. The hospital-at-home enables patients to receive effective acute-level care in the comfort of their homes. Benefits of the Hospital-at-Home Model The innovative care model has helped older patients receive high-quality hospital-level care in their homes. The [...]
Mobile electronic health record (EHR) software apps are crucial in healthcare. These powerful apps give healthcare providers mobile access to patient health information at any time and from any location. The amount of time physicians spend at their workstations has decreased as a result of their ability to access systems via cell phones and tablets. [...]
Cloud-based software vendor, eClinicalWorks has announced to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and ChatGPT into its EMR and practice management solutions. The power of AI will transform health IT solutions by enhancing usability, security, and patient safety. Investment in Microsoft Azure Cloud eClinicalWorks EMR software has invested $100 million in Microsoft Azure Cloud services. The [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the healthcare industry, but physicians are often skeptical of the technology and dislike machines telling them what to do. Patients today want greater patient engagement and care delivery processes, prompting providers to proactively reconsider AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve treatment outcomes and keep patients [...]
Some medical practices and hospital systems are dissatisfied with their current EHR software system. There can be many reasons such as lack of functionality, difficulty to use, and vendor concerns. A transition to a new software system may be the only choice. However, this presents hurdles in terms of time, money, and effort. The IT [...]
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software technology is being adopted by healthcare organizations and health systems to expedite processes, improve patient care, increase patient engagement, and improve patient experiences. Organizations are looking for health IT vendors who can provide customized, scalable solutions. 3 EMR System implementations to reap benefits Morris Health taps MEDITECH EHR Software Morris [...]
Healthcare systems and hospitals have embraced certified EHR software solutions because of their many benefits and billions of dollars in incentives provided by the CMS. In 2021, 96 percent of acute care hospitals and 78 percent of office-based physicians have leveraged Electronic Medical Records Software technology. The high percentage reflects how these robust solutions streamline workflows [...]
The youth mental health crisis in America is grave and has worsened after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the amount of mental health ED visits increased by 24% among children from 5 to 11 years in 2021. School-based Telehealth collaboration To address the youth mental health [...]
EHR vendor NextGen Healthcare has announced the launch of a cloud-based tool, Mirth Cloud Connect. The powerful interoperability solution aims to resolve clinical data exchange challenges. Mirth Cloud Connect is a fully managed interoperability platform that takes care of interface development and maintenance. How does Mirth Cloud Connect combat data exchange challenges? Mirth Cloud Connect [...]