Several healthcare providers have made the switch from paper-based health charts to digital records that are stored in the form of electronic health records. There are several benefits to a healthcare facility in implementing the EHR system which can be passed on to the patients as well if the system is appropriately employed. Let us […]
Implementing EHRs is Beneficial to the Facilities
A medical chart is a key component in the maintenance of systematic documentation of a patient’s medical history, diagnosis, treatment and care provided. It includes all the significant clinical data and medical history comprising of a patient’s demographics, vital signs, diagnoses, medications, treatment, various health issues, allergies, immunization dates, radiology images, laboratory reports, progress notes, […]
Ways EHRs Can Impact Clinical Judgment
Healthcare facilities can have access to real-time and patient-centered electronic health records (EHRs), thanks to the information technology that makes the patient information available to the authorized users instantly and securely. Although it is true that electronic health records have a tremendous impact on the workflow and quality of care provided, there are some complicated […]
Seamless Patient Care with Electronic Health Records
The digital versions of the paper charts are the electronic health records that make it possible to access the patient records instantaneously from anywhere and at any time. These records are stored safely and securely to make them available to the authorized persons who may be physicians, healthcare professionals or the patients themselves. Implementing appropriate […]
EHR Adoption and Things You Should Understand
According to some statistics, as of the year 2017, around 95% of hospitals have adopted electronic health records (EHRs) in their facilities. However, it is also seen that the facilities are not putting the EHR systems to full use. Yet, the facilities are using the data from electronic records for various purposes including – monitoring […]
Essential features ASCs must look for in EHRs
It has been observed that the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) across hospitals has reached more than 90% whereas the adoption of EHRs in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is not even 10%. It is estimated that a less percentage of ASCs that are hospital owned or affiliated, use the hospital EHRs. The reason for […]
EHRs Play a Crucial Role in Fighting Coronavirus
Electronic health records (EHRs) that are the digital version of paper charts of healthcare providers play a critical role in maintaining the health records of patients. The EHRs provide real-time and patient-centric records that are easily accessible by the authorized people who include physicians, healthcare staff, and the patients. Since electronic health records have comprehensive […]
Cognitive Design in EHRs Facilitate Physicians
Electronic health records are patients’ health records stored in a digital format that have comprehensive information related to a patient’s health that is collected from various healthcare providers including laboratories and specialists. Since the patient history is available online, it is accessible to any physician, specialist, or any other person, including the patient himself, who […]
Smart Tips to Implement Electronic Health Records -Avontix
Implementing electronic health records has been a challenging task for many facilities in the initial stages of transition. Though the implementation was a time-consuming and expensive affair, it altered the way medicine is practiced in healthcare setups and helped doctors to do their best in saving lives. The adoption of EHR solutions for maintaining electronic […]
Perfect EHR Solutions can Help Improve Practice Revenues -Avontix
Healthcare is a costly affair and most of the healthcare provided in the US is based on a patient’s insurance coverage, whether it is from insurance players or through Medicare or Medicaid. So, healthcare providers have to take due care and be cautious while registering patients and providing healthcare. Technology comes handy to the facilities […]