Healthcare technology and digitization are creating new opportunities to help improve the patient and staff experience. Most of the hospitals and health systems in the US are deploying technology solutions to enhance the patient experience and streamline processes like patient scheduling, patient payments, and interactions with providers. Healthcare professionals should keep in mind that the patient [...]
In honor of Dry Eye Awareness Month, which takes place in July, we wish to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and how various technological solutions can improve overall eye care. Managing dry eye syndrome effectively can help reduce, discomfort, irritation, and blurry vision. If you are experiencing any symptoms please visit your ophthalmologist. [...]
Healthcare organizations have deployed Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to streamline daily clinical, administrative, and financial tasks. Physicians are making use of EHR data for different use cases and improved patient care. What is Clinical Documentation Improvement? The practice of improving the precision and caliber of medical documentation in electronic health records software is known as [...]
Health Information Exchange (HIE) tools play a critical role in the healthcare sector. The robust tools help to facilitate the seamless exchange of PHI among authorized stakeholders involved in the patient care journey. Common HIE tools make way for care coordination, and patient safety and can even contribute to positive health outcomes. What are the HIE [...]
Post-acute care includes long-term hospitals, rehab facilities/centers, home health agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. Post-acute care is when patients receive care and close monitoring after an illness, surgery, or injury. The use of EMR Software in Post-acute settings To facilitate effective connected care caregivers in the post-acute setting have leveraged the robust technology of electronic health [...]
When the worldwide pandemic hit, most health systems shifted to virtual care. Virtual care solutions such as telehealth and telemedicine software enable patients to receive diagnosis, treatment, and therapy from the comfort of their homes. Even after COVID-19 providers and patients prefer telehealth because of its convenience and effectiveness. Telehealth for Behavioural Health In the field [...]
Compliance with EHR software is crucial to ensure patient privacy, data security, and legal adherence. Prioritizing compliance with HIPPA regulations not only ensures the trust of patients but also mitigates the risk of reputational damage and legal consequences. Here's how can you ensure compliance with EHR software: Familiarize Yourself with Relevant Regulations for Compliance with EHR [...]
Ochsner Health System in Southeast Louisiana offered its patients receiving chemotherapy by using connected devices and MyChart Care Companion. This helped cancer patients to stay empowered by allowing them to self-monitor and keep care members updated with real-time results. Reduced ED visits for cancer patients The connected care program for cancer patients was successful in reducing [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing healthcare drastically. AI in healthcare leverages machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) to enhance the patient experience and streamline tedious administrative tasks. Why use Artificial Intelligence in healthcare? Healthcare organizations have a majority of data in the form of health records, population data, clinical trial data, and images. [...]
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software are key to improving patient care and streamlining clinical, administrative, and financial operations. Some EHR software technology is based on centralized servers, exposing it to greater threats from data breaches and hacking. This can have costly implications and patients can lose their trust in the way their sensitive information is stored [...]
