EHR Fails in Delivering Critical Value-based Care Tools, Says Survey
While several reports including Aetna’s 2018 Health Care Trends suggest the use of health IT tools such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs) as an important driver of value-based care, there are surveys that find that EHRs are not meeting providers’ needs for value-based care (VBC)
How EHRs Prevent Adverse Events and Improve Patient Safety
Health information technology (HIT) includes methods and applications that enhance clinician decision-making and communication. Electronic health records (EHRs), for instance, have changed the way documentation is done and medical transcription services are delivered. Studies have found that EHRs can also prevent adverse events and improve
Computerized Reminders can Improve Flu Vaccination Rates, says Study
Flu levels remain elevated in the United States even during week 7 (February 11-17, 2018), according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) mortality surveillance data available on February 22, 2018 indicate that 9.5% of the deaths that
Diagnostic EHR Data Sharing Could Improve Patient Outcomes, Finds Study
Sharing electronic health records (EHRs) is an ideal way to quickly share diagnostic data among hospitals and providers. A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found that the trend of hospitals sharing EHR data with providers within their health system
How Telemedicine Is Beneficial during Natural Disasters [Infographics]
Telemedicine, the practice of delivering medical care remotely using communications technology offers access to medical services regardless of an individual’s location. Recent reports indicate that telemedicine plays a significant role during natural disasters when people need access to quality healthcare in any area. Physicians providing
