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 [...]
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 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 [...]
During the COVID pandemic, many practices had no choice but to switch to some form of virtual care. This forced the industry to explore a somewhat unknown technology since there were many questions, such as whether care could be given properly when not in the same room as the patient. It has since been reported [...]
One of the most famous EHR software vendors in the US, Epic EMR Software has announced to join hands with Myriad Genetics, a company that provides genetic insights to improve patient care. The valuable partnership will support seamless Epic EHR integration to expand patient access to genetic testing. Benefits of the partnership to the patients [...]
The financial side of a healthcare organization is important as it can help to boost revenue and ensure accurate billing. This can be achieved by deploying an integrated EMR software for medical billing. The integration makes sure that the data flows smoothly between systems. This can help the medical practice to bill without errors and [...]
Choosing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software system can be an overwhelming task for medical practices and healthcare organizations. They need to strike the best decision based on software features, ease of use, interoperability options, and cost-effectiveness. ONC certified EHR software systems facilitate clinician engagement in enhancing care coordination activities using health IT. Let's magnify [...]