Medical Practice Management (PM) Software or an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software brings a myriad of benefits to the practice it is used in. Through enhanced workflows and efficient communication within the medical practice, it increases the productivity of the staff and enhances overall practice results.

Advantages of Practice Management Software

Here are some key benefits a Practice Management (PM) Software or even an Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software will provide to a healthcare medical practice.

  • No tasks interrupt because of automated andStreamlined Processes and Workflow
  • Secured, improved and easy to access clinical documentation
  • Quality patient care and increased satisfaction level by being able to provide keen individual attention and a higher level of service.
  • Automated scheduling and reminders for the appointment scheduled.
  • Automated Medical Billing Procedures and reduces the margin for error and also help in reimbursements

But we often hear complaints because providers are tempted to choose the cheapest Practice Management system which is often a compromise on quality and/or functionality. When selecting a Practice Management (PM) software it is important to make a selection that is user-friendly, secure and offers features that will facilitate patient engagement.systems. Based on our conversations with the practitioners and medical officers, most of them find the marketed features (besides a few) as redundant or irrelevant. Our advice is to actually look at your clinical and administrative workflow to determine the aspects of the Practice Management System you need and also consult your provider to ensure that the Practice Management Software you are choosing only provides relevant features and not more than what you need.

Features of Practice Management Software

Here are the top features to look for in Practice Management Software according to the 2020s’ Practice Management Software Buyer’s Guide:

Appointment Scheduling – Practice Management system should automate making and/or changing of appointments to minimize no-shows.

Patient Information – Practice Management Software should allow access to all administrative, financial and demographic patient information swiftly.

Live Appointment Status Screen – Practice Management Software should offer a live Triage screen to track updates on wait and delays.

Document Management – PM system should offer a PACS integration for storage and association of diagnostic imaging files with respective patient charts.

Claims Processing – PM system should ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding for each encounter.

Credit Card Processing and Online Payments – PM system should enable patients to have a credit card stored on their file for quick processing of Co-pays and other outstanding charges securely and instantly.

Top 10 Practice Management Software by EMRSystems

Here’s the top 10 outstanding Practice Management Software: