US healthcare systems are increasingly adopting Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software technology to transform patient care. The robust technology of EHR systems helps providers offer better patient care by: Providing accurate and complete patient information at the point of care. Quick access to patient records to make timely care decisions. Enhance patient safety through the [...]
The traditional fax method has now evolved known as cloud faxing. Cloud faxing for healthcare providers is more efficient and offers better security than traditional methods. Cloud faxing eliminates the need for paperwork and transmits data digitally. To make cloud faxing work health systems require internet connectivity and an active account with the cloud faxing [...]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote care options and virtual care solutions such as telemedicine software came to the forefront of care making it possible for patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their homes. These online visits offer the benefits of, convenience, reduced costs, and increases access to care. The KeyCare Epic EHR Integration [...]
Epic Systems dominate the EHR vendor market as more healthcare organizations continue to invest in Epic EMR software solutions. Epic is one of the most extensively used software vendors in the United States, connecting 250 million patients. Missouri-based Mosaic Life Care, Harris Health, and Legacy Community Health have recently announced Epic electronic health records implementations [...]
Open-source EMR software systems act as a layout that allows users to build their own electronic records software. Practices can easily download the software source code and then customize it according to their practice needs and specifications to meet daily workflow requirements. Small practices and open-source software Potential buyers may need to get a license [...]
KLAS research named Epic EMR Software as the best overall software suite for the thirteenth consecutive year. The software vendor giant gained a score of 86.9 out of 100. MEDITECH EMR followed scoring 81.9 and Oracle Health Cerner scored 66.8. Epic system earned the top spot in the ambulatory EHR category 2023 best in KLAS [...]
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. [...]
An ONC data brief has shown an increase in ePrescribing adoption for controlled substances. The use of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) and prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) can support clinicians to make confident and informed care and treatment decisions. The USA is going through a drug overdose crisis, and using EPCS and PDMPs [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]