Most physicians would agree that EMR software systems (or EHR software systems) have revolutionized the modern landscape of healthcare delivery. However, technology and industries are constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of the world and EHR Systems must do so too. So, the question remains. With nearly 88% of physicians now using EHR software systems, [...]
An Iowa-based health system, Washington Country Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recently granted $700, 000 by the US Department of Agriculture for Epic EMR Software implementation to ease patient data sharing. The project is estimated to complete in a year. The Epic software implementation will begin in November 2022 and will be completed in November 2023. [...]
For the past nine months, Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) has been on the road to upgrading its existing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to a new solution. The hospital in Maine is implementing the MEDITECH EHR system in the hope to optimize clinical workflows and care coordination. Work on the new software solution began in early [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
According to a report from Vermont Business Magazine, The University of Vermont Health Network (UVM) has completed the third phase of its Epic Electronic Health Records Software implementation. Healthcare providers and care teams at UVM in Vermont and New York’s North Country are seamlessly connected through Epic Systems, a single EHR solution. This can prove beneficial [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put importance on EHR software interoperability under attention. Health technology experts believe that Electronic Health Records vendors need to work together to deploy the FHIR APIs during a crisis. Important patient data cannot be exchanged seamlessly without interoperability between separate EHR vendors. There can be deadly penalties if the healthcare provider cannot [...]
Hospitals in the United States have deployed inpatient Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software to manage health records and streamline daily workflows. Investing in EMR technology has facilitated healthcare organizations to operate efficiently and also enhance patient care. Famous EHR vendors Epic EMR Software and Cerner continue to lead the healthcare software market. However, specialty software vendors [...]
