Real-world data (RWD) is playing a vital role in healthcare decisions. Healthcare professionals are leveraging RWD to support coverage decisions and design guidelines that can be used in clinical practice. The healthcare sector has recognized the value of data as it has proved to impact the patient care process and provide cost savings through data analytics. [...]
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 [...]
Oracle’s acquisition of EHR Software vendor Cerner will transform EHR usability through a voice-user interface which is a health management information system. Both Cerner PowerChart Ambulatory EMR Software and Oracle have the right technical expertise to create a revolutionary new health information system in the cloud. The health management system and its issues It is important [...]
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 [...]
The global pandemic has put pressure on health systems and hospitals to stay on top of their security practices. It is of no surprise that cyber security breaches hit a record high in 2021, exposing sensitive patient information according to a report by cybersecurity company critical insights. IT departments need to get involved to prepare for [...]
The importance of the voice recognition capability in software systems The Voice recognition feature in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software is a powerful tool that helps to enhance communication and ease the physician’s stress while charting. Patients desire their doctor listens to them, but when healthcare providers are focusing on computer monitors while manually typing [...]
Paperwork and documentation have long been a hindrance to healthcare. It’s laborious, time-consuming, and unreliable which in this industry can be costly. Not to mention the risk of error outweighs the time put in. Simply put, electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital patient records and charts. To create and maintain these records, healthcare providers often implement [...]
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. [...]
