Patient Safety

Key Features of Patient Portal Software

By |2023-04-25T16:25:42+05:00April 25th, 2023|Categories: Access to Care, Advantages, Appointment Reminders, Appointment Scheduling, Automation, Cerner HealtheLife, Digital Health, Digital Solutions, EHR Integration, Electronic Health Records Software, Electronic Medical Records Software, Epic MyChart, FollowMyHealth, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Tech, Healthcare Technology, HIPAA, Improved Health Outcomes, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Integration, Patient Privacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Security, Patient=Provider Communication|Tags: , , , |

The Patient portal software technology acts as a patient engagement tool. The robust platform allows patients to access their medical records, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage their healthcare needs. Patient portal adaptation rates are increasing as both patients and clinicians recognize its potential benefits. According to an ONC data brief from April 2018, 52 percent [...]

2023 Healthcare Data Breaches

By |2023-03-03T17:55:24+05:00March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Automation, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Protocols, Data Sources, Digital Health, EHR Software, EMR Software, Health IT Infrastructure, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Technology, HIPAA, Malware, Patient Data, Patient Safety, Patient Security, PHI, Phishing Attacks|Tags: , , |

Healthcare organizations and hospitals are falling victim to data breaches, and the cybersecurity issue continues to persist. The healthcare sector is a major target of hackers who want to exploit confidential patient information. The main reason for healthcare data breaches includes hacking/IT incidents, with unauthorized access. Health systems must maintain a tight security protocol. This can [...]

What are the Advantages of EMR Software?

By |2023-01-18T17:34:59+05:00January 18th, 2023|Categories: Advantages, Automation, Clinical Documentation, Data Exchange, Data Sources, Decision Support, Decision-making, Digital Care, Digital Healthcare Tools, e-Prescribing Software, EHR Optimization, EHR Software Implementation, Electronic Health Records Software, Electronic Medical Records Software, EMR Software News, Features and Benefits, Health Information Exchange, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Tech, HIPAA, Improved Clinical Workflows, Improved Data Security, Improved Health Outcomes, Improved Patient Care, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Interoperability, Patient Benefits, Patient Engagement, Patient Portal Software, Patient Safety, Provider Benefits, Streamlined Documentation, Streamlined Operations, Streamlined Taks, Telemedicine Software|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

WY Health System implements Cerner EHR

By |2022-12-19T16:18:50+05:00December 19th, 2022|Categories: Advantages, Automation, Care Coordination, Cerner EMR Technology, Cloud based EHR, Data Exchange, EHR, EHR Optimization, EHR Software, EHR Vendors, Electronic Health Records Software, Electronic Medical Records Software, EMR Software, EMR Software News, EMR Software Update, Features and Benefits, Financial Benefits, Health Information Exchange, Health IT, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Tech, Improved Clinical Workflows, Improved Health Outcomes, Improved Patient Care, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Interoperability, Interoperable Data, Medical Billing, Patient Benefits, Patient Safety, Patient-Centered Care, PHI, Provider Benefits, Streamlined Medical Tasks, Streamlined Operations, Streamlined Workflows|Tags: , , , |

Crook Country Medical Services District (CCMSD) has decided to replace its existing electronic medical records software as it was causing cash flow issues and being problematic. CCMSD has decided to implement Cerner EMR Software to improve clinician satisfaction and streamline financial and administrative workflows. Issues with the existing software solution The Wyoming-based health system was facing [...]

Telehealth use for Reproductive Healthcare is on the Rise

By |2022-10-14T14:19:54+05:00October 14th, 2022|Categories: Access to Care, Advantages, Covid-19 Pandemic, Digital Care, Digital Health, Digital Healthcare Tools, Digital Solutions, Features and Benefits, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Improved Patient Care, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Patient Privacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Telemedicine Sessions, Telemedicine Software|Tags: , , |

During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth platform usage increased to offer patients prompt and safe remote care solutions. With this reproductive care also went digital. The Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a non-profit organization offering reproductive healthcare in the US and globally. Planned Parenthood conducted more than 425,000 appointments through Telemedicine EMR Software from March to [...]

5 ways a Virtual Waiting Room can improve the Healthcare Office

By |2022-10-12T14:35:56+05:00October 12th, 2022|Categories: Advantages, Automation, Covid-19 Pandemic, Digital Health, Digital In-Take Forms, Digital Solutions, EMR Software, Features and Benefits, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare Tech, HIPAA, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Patient Benefits, Patient Engagement, Patient Privacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Security, Remote Care Options, Streamlined Operations, Telehealth, Telemedicine EMR Software, Telemedicine Software|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

Allen Country Regional Implements Epic EHR to Improve Interoperability

By |2022-10-04T14:18:39+05:00October 4th, 2022|Categories: Access to Care, Clinical Communication, EHR, EHR Software, EHR Training, Electronic Health Records Software, Electronic Medical Records Software, EMR, EMR Software, EMR Software News, EMR Software Update, EMR Systems, Features and Benefits, Health Information Exchange, Health IT, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Tech, Patient Benefits, Patient Engagement, Patient Portal Software, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Security, Patient-Centered Care|Tags: , , , , |

Allen Country Regional Hospital has implemented Epic EHR software solution to enhance interoperability for care coordination and improve patient data security. The hospital is a part of Saint Luke’s Health System, which has 16 area hospitals with many primary and specialty care practices. Upgrading to Epic EMR Software Allen Country Hospital upgraded to Epic electronic medical [...]

Oracle Cerner EHR Workflows Reduces Sepsis Mortality Rate for USA Health

By |2022-09-28T14:35:51+05:00September 28th, 2022|Categories: Alert Algorithms, Cerner EMR Technology, EHR, EHR Software, EHR Software Implementation, Electronic Medical Records Software, EMR Sepsis Alert, EMR Software, EMR Systems, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Tech, Improved Patient Care, Patient Benefits, Patient Safety, Sepsis Mortality Rates, USA Health|Tags: , , |

USA Health has leveraged Oracle Cerner EHR software technology to surpass care goals. The health system initiated a performance enhancement effort intending to decrease mortality rates through early identification and evidence-based treatment of sepsis. After implementing the new Oracle Cerner electronic health records workflows and alert algorithms, USA Health was able to reduce the sepsis mortality [...]

USDA Grant to Fund Health System’s Epic EHR Implementation

By |2022-09-20T14:54:23+05:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Access to Care, Care Coordination, Consumer Data Sharing, EHR, EHR Software, Electronic Health Records Software, Electronic Medical Records Software, EMR Software, EMR Software News, EMR Software Update, Features and Benefits, Health IT, Healthcare in the US, Healthcare IT News, Improved Patient Care, Improved Patient Satisfaction, Interoperability, Patient Benefits, Patient Retention, Patient Safety|Tags: , , |

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. [...]

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