The patient problem list, a key component of the electronic health record (EHR), is a list of the important illnesses, injuries, and other factors impacting a patient’s health. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) defines the problem list as “a … Continue reading
Read MoreThe electronic health record (EHR) is designed to reduce risk of errors and help physicians make better decisions about patient care. When it comes to EHR documentation, medical transcription service providers deliver the necessary support to ensure that patient records … Continue reading
Read MoreHaving complete and accurate healthcare information is critical in all stages of the patient care process, and many hospitals and physician practices rely on medical transcription companies to ensure this. Care transitions involve many challenges and clear, accurate, relevant and … Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic health record (EHR) systems can be either cloud-based or on-premise based. It has been reported that efficient transition to cloud computing could protect patient data. Medical transcription outsourcing allows physicians and their staff to focus on patient care and … Continue reading
Read MoreTelemedicine has proven to be an effective treatment option, mainly during the care challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This healthcare advancement reduces disparities in access to care, allows patients to get care at home and save costs. Medical transcription … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate and timely clinical documentation is paramount to quality care and patient safety. Even with the widespread adoption of electronic health records and speech recognition technology, medical transcription services continue to be relevant to create error-free patient records. Many US … Continue reading
Read MoreWords can hardly describe just how challenging the year 2020 was for the healthcare industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on healthcare organizations including both large and small physician practices, and introduced a lot of uncertainty about … Continue reading
Read MoreRegardless of the illness or healthcare setting, patient records that medical transcription companies help physicians document contain similar information such as the chief complaint or reason for the visit, history and physical or assessment and plan, progress notes, test results, … Continue reading
Read MoreFor patients, it is important to make the most of the consultation time with doctors, as they will get only a modest amount of consultation time. So, it is ideal to prepare a basic plan to make the most of … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate medical records reflect physician efficiency and are indicative of quality patient care. Maintaining accurate medical records is also essential to meet ethical and legal obligations. Error-free medical records with all relevant patient data allow physicians to monitor the treatment … Continue reading
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