Implementing an EMR (Electronic Medical Records) / EHR (Electronic Medical Records) software system in small practices offers several benefits that can significantly improve their operations and patient care. Small practices can benefit from higher productivity, improved workflows, improved data security, and access to insightful data. EMR/EHR software is a wise investment for small practices seeking to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
