Having a solid plan for a multi-step process like implementing an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) helps you save hours of stress for you and your staff. Here are ten essential steps to take for a successful EMR implementation.
According to a key study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, 90% of physicians used the copy-paste function to create progress notes. Of these doctors, 72% copy-pasted notes from previous patient visits and 81% copy-pasted notes made by other physicians.
Choosing the right EMR/EHR software is essential in order to protect the quality of care provided to your patients as well as your practice’s revenue. With new reporting guidelines and payment structures being rolled out constantly by CMS, some EMRs are falling behind certification requirements, while others remain ahead of the game. If you’ve been…
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) has replaced the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. As a result, new guidelines for paying providers for care administered to individuals enrolled in Medicare Part B will come into effect for the following calendar year. Providers that participate in MACRA through the Merit Based…
While the electronic health record (EHR) was originally perceived as a provider-side innovation — a means for healthcare teams to better coordinate and manage patient care — it has become an indispensable tool for driving patient engagement. No longer just a data tracking solution, the EHR is a key launching point for improving patient-provider interaction…
IMS Electronic Health Record software is one of the most trusted, well-designed specialty healthcare products in the market today. Not only is it a secure, full-featured electronic medical records system, but it is also fully integrated with a multitude of useful medical management office modules that improve the workflow of your practice. See how our Electronic…
Cell phone use is on the rise in the United States, with many people – healthcare professionals included – using their phones for school and work-related purposes. In fact, according to an August Vitera survey, 72 percent of healthcare professionals use their mobile devices for work. For doctors, smartphones provide a quick and easy way…
Prior to the arrival of electronic medical record systems, physicians made use of voice recognition software to dictate notes. Transcriptionists would then type up these notes to print and add to patients’ paper records. Now, with digital record-keeping replacing paper charts, speech recognition software has evolved. It is being used by busy doctors to easily…
