When Healthcare organizations are dissatisfied with their existing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software, they switch to a better, improved EHR system. The decision to transition to a new health IT solution may be because of user dissatisfaction, outdated technology, integration challenges, and security concerns.
Gifford Health Care Switches to MEDITECH EMR Software
Gifford Health Care is located in Randolph, Vermont, in the United States. Gifford Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital and healthcare network that serves central Vermont communities.
The health system will be switching to MEDITECH EHR Software solutions after replacing three legacy systems. The new software implementation aims to boost operational, and clinical efficiency.
Benefits of Leveraging the MEDITECH System for Gifford Health Care
The robust and modern technology of MEDITECH EMR software will benefit the health system in the following ways:
- Powerful data will be provided to care teams to support the decision-making process at the point of care.
- Automation of tedious administrative tasks will improve overall efficiency.
- Clinicians will have access to updated patient data in real-time due to the cloud-based software system offered by MEDITECH.
- The interoperability options by MEDITECH EHR Software will support care coordination between providers in primary care and specialty clinics to deliver high-quality patient care.
New and Improved MEDITECH Patient Portal Platform
Gifford Health Care will be able to engage its patients throughout the healthcare journey by utilizing MEDITECH’s Patient Portal EMR Software system. Patients will have the flexibility and seamless access to view and update their personal health information via the user-friendly patient portal.
The following functionalities of the patient portal platform will keep patients engaged, empowered, and satisfied.
- Via the MEDITECH patient portal software, patients can easily schedule virtual appointments.
- Intuitive self-service features to request prescription refills quickly.
- Review lab results.
- Online billing facility for patient convenience.
- Patients can easily upload their health data from medical devices and fitness trackers to keep their providers well-informed and manage patient populations effectively.
- Fill out online intake forms without having to sit and fill them in the hospital’s waiting room.
- Patients can message their healthcare providers securely on the HIPAA-compliant two-way messaging platform.
- View visit history and patient discharge information.
The new MEDITECH EMR Software system will have a positive impact on both healthcare providers at Gifford Health Care and patient care. The new tools will empower providers to deliver high-quality patient care and provide consistent and convenient care at all times.
