Healthcare IT systems have come a very long way, yielding previously unimaginable results. Modern healthcare has gone beyond providing basic health facilities and has now shifted towards empowering the patient and allowing them to actively engage in their care, for example through Patient Portal EMR software. Gone are the days when patients were required to [...]
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes in all industries, especially healthcare. Due to the pandemic hospitals were overburdened, there were staff and provider shortages, and patients were advised to practice social distancing. Amidst the chaos, Telemedicine EMR Software came to the forefront of care. The virtual care solution helped patients receive remote diagnosis and [...]
When it comes to people suffering from chronic diseases or illnesses, medication non-adherence is a major issue. Medication non-adherence occurs when a patient does not take their prescriptions as recommended for any reason, which can have a detrimental impact on patient outcome levels. Medication adherence is affected by factors such as cost, anxiety, and misunderstandings. [...]
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software technology plays a crucial role in post-acute care. The robust platform aids post-acute caregivers in efficiently managing patient information, streamlining clinical workflows, and improving the quality of patient care. How can EHR systems help providers in post-acute care? Skilled nursing institutions, home health agencies, and rehabilitation centers are examples of [...]
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 [...]