Because patient influx is constant in most dialysis practices, healthcare management for each patient needs to be planned. A good dialysis clinic should be able to not only manage patient data but also recommend a workable plan of action. Because of this, Dialysis clinics Electronic Medical Records software (EMR Software) and Practice Management Software becomes a need. It streamlines and automates in-center, Home Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis patient management, and Patient scheduling

Features of Dialysis Clinic EMR Software

Templates & Patient Charting – Dialysis Clinic EMR Software practices should include customizable templates for SOAP notes taking

Device Interface – Dialysis Clinic EMR Software should be able to automatically import patient reports and present it to you for further documentation and record-keeping.

Data Sharing – EHR software for dialysis specific medical practice will have secure messaging offering discrete sharing of patient medical data with hospitals or their primary physicians.

Clinical Alerts – Dialysis Clinic EMR Software should be automated to alert clinicians about any expected delays or missed appointment, or even allergies that a patient may have

Scheduling & Patient Portal – Dialysis Clinic EMR Software scheduling module should be able to offer robust support to the administrative staff of medical practice and feature multiple windows for easy scheduling

E&M Coding – Dialysis Clinic EMR Software should feature built-in procedural CPT codes that make billing automated and accurate

Top 10 Dialysis Clinic EMR Software by EMRFinder

EMRFinder has consolidated a list of top 10 EMR Solutions that provide benefits and features that are necessary for the success of your practice. It is overwhelming to select the best software vendor but once you are well informed the decision process gets easier. Let’s look at this list.

Make sure the software you’re going to purchase is certified. For Dialysis Clinic Software, the certification you should be looking out for is by the ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Body (“ONC-ATCB”). They are responsible for making sure your vendor meets Meaningful Use objectives and is HIPAA compliant. Many Dialysis Clinic Software vendors offer a lot of features but providers mostly find them redundant or perceive them as a marketing gimmick. Some of these features are actually very helpful as they are advertised, but what you should be concerned with is whether they are relevant to your particular practice or not. You really need to look at your financial workflow. It is highly imperative that the software you choose is compatible with that of the rest of the practice and with the existing EMR Software if you are opting for a stand-alone option. Please do consult your provider to ensure that the software you are choosing only provides those features and not more than what you need.

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