The rapid expansion of telehealth during the pandemic allowed many patients to access healthcare safely, regardless of time or distance. In April 2020, use of telehealth for office visits and outpatient care was 78 times higher than in February 2020, … Continue reading
Read MoreProper medical record keeping is vital to ensure the care that patients need and medical transcription companies play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely medical documentation. To maintain complete, accurate and concise medical records, it is important to … Continue reading
Read MoreWell-designed EHRs and EMRs are the backbone of the healthcare system. Though both the terms are used interchangeably and have some common features, they are different concepts. Both are essential to meet the nation’s goals of improving patient safety, and … Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic Health Records (EHRs) were introduced with the objective of standardizing patient data and ensuring better access to it. The process of EHR documentation is simple and easy – just click, input data and save. However, in reality, users don’t … Continue reading
Read MoreTo ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation, many healthcare facilities rely on experienced medical transcription companies that provide EHR/EMR integrated transcription services. Laboratory notes are an important component of medical records. They include crucial details such as the experimental plans, … Continue reading
Read MoreMany physicians find electronic health record (EHR) documentation tedious as it involves too much time doing data entry which takes away from direct eye contact with patients. Physicians need to document each patient interaction correctly and as soon as possible … Continue reading
Read MoreMaintaining appropriate records of psychological services allows providers to monitor their work and promotes continuity of care. Good records protect both the patient and psychologist in the event of legal proceedings and are also essential for the psychologist to obtain … Continue reading
Read MoreConsistent, accurate, complete and up-to-date medical records are vital for proper health care delivery and continuity of care, as well as for insurance, legal, and other purposes. The healthcare provider’s responsibility includes managing the records of current patients as well … Continue reading
Read MoreTable of Contents5 Key HIPAA Rules for a Medical Transcription CompanyOutsourcing to HIPAA-compliant Medical Transcription Service HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 focuses on protecting Protected Health Information (PHI). This law established national standards on how … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate and timely emergency department (ED) patient records go a long way in supporting physicians in various aspects of care. Emergency room medical transcription service providers help physicians document all ED processes – from evaluation to medical decision making and … Continue reading
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