During the global COVID-19 pandemic health systems saw a surge in digital communication and virtual care appointments as patients looked for remote care options. The change in patient engagement caused Virtua Health located in southern New Jersey, an increased inflow of messages to care teams. The issue encountered by Virtua Health The clinical workflows of the [...]
Health systems and healthcare organizations in the US have been quick to embrace the technology of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software. EHR solutions streamline workflows and also enhance the patient experience and care process. Most notably, the software solutions simplify workflows for clinicians and free up time so they can focus on their patients. Advantages of [...]
Patient Portal EMR Software solutions are leveraged by healthcare organizations to boost patient engagement. These tools can enable patients to seek and receive care. Patients can easily schedule appointments, request medication refills, view lab results, pay bills, and communicate with their providers through the patient portal platform. The Pandemic and Patient Portals Since the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
Patients that suffer from chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are immunocompromised and are more likely to catch viruses. Due to their underlying conditions, they have a greater risk of hospitalization. Patients with chronic conditions must stay connected with their care team members and physician to ensure preventive care and improve their quality of [...]
Hospitals in the United States have deployed Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to streamline daily workflows. According to the 2018 Annual Update on the Adoption of a Nationwide System for the Electronic Use and Exchange of Health Information, 96% of non-federal acute care hospitals and 78% of physicians based in office leveraged certified Health IT. The [...]
Independent, multispecialty orthopedic practice, Fox Valley Orthopedics has announced to leverage athenahealth EMR Software system to enhance interoperability. FVO has selected athenaOne as its integrated electronic health records system with medical billing and robust patient engagement solution. After a careful review, the orthopedic practice has decided to go with athenaOne to modernize patient access to health [...]
Health IT vendor executives of MEDITECH, athenahealth EMR Software, and Surescripts believe that healthcare organizations will resort to EHR optimization and clinical automation in 2023 to combat the issue of physician burnout. The healthcare sector is facing overwhelming levels of clinician burnout which can impede the care process and lead to clinician dissatisfaction. Clinical automation through [...]
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast (AHMC) hospital in California will go live with its updated Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Records (EHR) Software on the 1st of December. The hospital announced a $12 million Cerner EMR system implementation which is expected to enhance interoperability across the hospital’s entire health network. Interoperability is crucial in healthcare as it allows [...]
Patient engagement gives the patients not just the control to manage their own health but also to make informed decisions about their care and treatment. It enables the patients to choose and take part in their healthcare in a way that is appropriate to them individually, in collaboration with a healthcare provider or institution, to maximize [...]
To enhance sustainable telemedicine processes, virtual waiting rooms can be fruitful for healthcare providers and dentists. The virtual waiting room can substitute the traditional waiting room at the doctor’s clinic. A virtual waiting room can have positive impacts on patient experience as it has been able to provide a safer waiting option during the pandemic. What [...]
