Mobile EMR Software is still one of the hottest topics in the world of health IT. With the rising popularity of smartphones and wearable technology like smartwatches etc., some of the known EMR systems have already developed dedicated apps for the iPhone, iPad and even the Apple Watch. When looking for an EMR system accessible on the iPhone, it’s important to first understand how the EMR software gets accessed on the iPhone. Simple web access using Cloud-based EHR software may not be the answer you’re looking for, so it’s important to confirm that your EHR system provider has a dedicated app for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
A dedicated Electronic Medical Records app offers far better user experience and enhanced functionality by utilizing the various hardware features of the iPhone and iPad, such as the built-in camera, microphone and even a fingerprint scanner. Additionally, a dedicated iPhone EMR app is faster, more stable and reliable compared with simple web-based access. A specialized mobile app can help providers save a lot of time and effort by reviewing and updating important clinical or administrative information on the go.
Specialty providers such as Dermatologists, Cosmetic Surgeons, and Ophthalmologists, etc. can benefit even more using an EMR software app on the iPhone or iPad by utilizing the built-in camera functionality to capture before and after images, as well as capturing the exact physical location of the patient’s medical problem. Therefore, it’s important to confirm that the EHR software offers support for the built-in hardware features of the mobile device.
The demand for an iPhone app in the world of healthcare is not limited to medical providers alone as more and more patients are now actively monitoring their health information and physical activity using smartphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices such as Google Glass. When linked with the Patient Portal, these mobile devices can offer even greater communication capabilities and information exchange between healthcare providers and their patients.
Benefits of an EMR system with an iPhone app include:
- Faster Charting – An iPhone enabled EHR expedites clinical documentation using features like voice recognition (Siri), macros and built-in templates.
- Integrated Telemedicine – An EMR software with integrated Telemedicine functionality connects providers and patients instantly.
- e-Rx and Prescription Refills – Simple tasks such as approving a patient’s prescription refill request and prescribing medications electronically is simpler.
- Camera Integration – The iPhone and iPad EMR app allows capturing and adding photos directly to the patient’s chart.
- KIOSK Feature – Patients can check-in using the app and even make payments (Co-pay) using integrated credit card processing.
Here are the Top 5 EMR Systems with iPhone apps and some of the best features:
