For the past nine months, Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) has been on the road to upgrading its existing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to a new solution. The hospital in Maine is implementing the MEDITECH EHR system in the hope to optimize clinical workflows and care coordination. Work on the new software solution began in early [...]
The majority of the healthcare providers in post-acute care facilities want Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software technology designed for their specific area. However, as revealed by a KLAS report, these organizations continue to face interoperability and care coordination difficulties. What are post-acute facilities? Post-acute care settings include long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled health facilities, [...]
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software technology is believed to enhance both the patient and the provider experience. A recent study published in Annals of Family Medicine found that both groups have different approaches to physician EHR software use and its influence on patient experience. The EMR Software technology The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software solution is [...]
Interoperability of health data and user-centered EHR software design can help resolve issues that contribute to administrative burdens leading to physician burnout, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Physician burnout is caused by an increase in stress levels due to increased pressure of maintaining patient care and also tackling administrative tasks. Burnout is one [...]
Seamless data sharing is important to maintain patient safety. According to a study published in the Frontiers in Digital Health, it takes almost a week or even more for dentists to receive EHR data for a patient. Patient safety is important in every care setting, including dental care. When dental practitioners have updated patient information they [...]
Clinician burnout is one of the biggest issues faced by healthcare providers. Clinician burnout is when providers face extreme exhaustion due to increased workload and clinical documentation. Burnout can also affect the patient care process. The athenahealth survey conducted by the Harris Poll revealed that staffing challenges and excessive documentation are the leading factors that contribute [...]
Electronic Health Records (EHR) have become an integral part of the healthcare system in the US. The software solution supports the provider’s decision-making process through accurate patient information, ultimately improving patient safety. over 95% of hospitals possess an EHR software according to the Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The implementation suggests that hospitals [...]
Healthcare organizations tap various EMR Software implementations to integrate a robust software solution into daily workflows. The implementation aims to streamline clinical, administrative, and financial tasks or enhance interoperability options or patient safety. Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UConn Health will tap Epic EHR implementation to streamline clinical documentation for improved patient safety. NICU [...]
Interoperability is the key fundamental to supporting seamless data exchange between software systems and presenting it in a way that can be easily comprehended by the stakeholders in the healthcare sector. Health information exchange in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software system involves the transfer of all health-related data including; patient medical history, medication lists, medical [...]
Healthcare technology and software solutions have revolutionized healthcare delivery by enhancing patient diagnosis and treatment. As technology kept costs down new policies and data standards were formed to encourage hospitals and healthcare organizations to leverage technology solutions to reap maximum benefits. Benefits of healthcare technology By embracing technology solutions, healthcare organizations can tap the following advantages. [...]
