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 [...]
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 [...]
Healthcare interoperability is important to support the seamless exchange of health data between systems. Interoperability is not an endpoint but a journey. The use of digital technology solutions in healthcare has prompted the implementation of health IT systems and standards between payers and providers due to federal rulemaking and many incentives. Some health systems don’t [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, patient care was impacted drastically and required quick action. Healthcare professionals and providers realized that they can’t wait for the pandemic to get over and hence took a proactive approach so care can be processed effectively. In the crisis Telemedicine EMR Software took the spotlight and became a [...]
One of the largest EHR providers, Epic software solutions, has announced the launch of Connection Hub, a website for health IT vendors to report interoperability. The website will act as a platform allowing vendors to list their apps and self-report that they have achieved success in data exchange with Epic electronic health records software. The [...]