Healthcare systems have leveraged Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software, Patient Portals, and Practice Management solutions for efficient workflow management. However, most of these software systems are not seamlessly interconnected, hindering productivity and increasing healthcare costs. Why is interoperability in healthcare important? Interoperable software systems in healthcare facilitate the seamless exchange of health data creating a unifying [...]
Harris Health System, located in Harris Country, Texas, has expanded its EHR Software to include the Harris County Jail. The objective is to enhance the continuity of care for nearly 10,000 individuals who are in custody there. People who are incarcerated tend to have a higher prevalence of Ongoing health issues as compared to the general [...]
Clinician burnout is on the rise in the USA. Healthcare organizations are looking at different methods to mitigate physician burnout associated with clinical documentation. After the first two years of the pandemic clinician burnout rate spiked radically as revealed by a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Hospitals can use EMR Software audit logs to better [...]
Patients that suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are immunocompromised and are more likely to catch viruses. Due to their underlying conditions, they have a greater risk of hospitalization. Patients with chronic conditions must stay connected with their care team members and physician to ensure preventive care and improve their quality of [...]
Healthcare organizations realize that interoperability is crucial to improve patient care and support care coordination. Health systems are investing in EMR software solutions that enhance the patient experience, streamline clinical workflows, and help drive interoperability. TN health system implements Epic EMR system Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) located in Tennessee has recently announced the implementation of [...]
The infection control market is witnessing a surge in adoption rates. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of effective infection control solutions. Healthcare organizations in the US are considering infection control health IT with technical assistance for improved health outcomes and optimized reporting, according to a KLAS report. KLAS report on infection control 2023 The KLAS [...]
Healthcare organizations realize the importance of interoperable systems as they allow them for seamless data exchange. As the digital healthcare arena is transforming, hospitals in the US are investing in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software solutions to enhance interoperability. Mississippi practice implements eClinicalWorks EHR system Mississippi family medicine practice transitioned to eClinicalWorks cloud-based EMR software to [...]
Independent, multispecialty orthopedic practice, Fox Valley Orthopedics has announced to leverage athenahealth EMR Software system to enhance interoperability. FVO has selected athenaOne as its integrated electronic health records system with medical billing and robust patient engagement solution. After a careful review, the orthopedic practice has decided to go with athenaOne to modernize patient access to health [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and machine learning tools can boost physician satisfaction scores when there are staffing shortages and record high clinician burnout rates. The HITECH Act in 2009 encouraged hospitals to deploy EHR software systems to streamline clinical, financial, and administrative tasks through automation. However, since 2009 the time spent by providers in medical record [...]
Health IT vendor executives of MEDITECH, athenahealth EMR Software, and Surescripts believe that healthcare organizations will resort to EHR optimization and clinical automation in 2023 to combat the issue of physician burnout. The healthcare sector is facing overwhelming levels of clinician burnout which can impede the care process and lead to clinician dissatisfaction. Clinical automation through [...]
