Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the US's largest healthcare services and hospital providers. The healthcare organization maintains and runs 27 acute care hospitals and 331 Behavioral Health inpatient facilities, all driven to provide quality care to its patients. UHS adds Oracle EMR Software to its Behavioral Health Facilities The acute care hospitals operated by [...]
Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 24% of all adults in the US, with medical treatments for arthritis and lost earnings totaling nearly $303.5 billion. It can greatly affect those with it, as well as their families with great physical, financial, and even social implications involved. Rheumatologists are specialists in arthritis and other diseases related [...]
Rheumatology specialists are trained to effectively diagnose and treat arthritis, and other conditions and diseases related to bone, muscles, and joints, that have an inflammatory or autoimmune origin. July 2023 – Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month A month has been set aside to promote awareness of juvenile arthritis, a disorder that affects kids and teenagers. Every year, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
