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How Electronic Medical Records Could be Affecting Physician Efficiency

Electronic Medical Records

Electronic medical records (EMR) made an entry with a bang. It was expected that EMR would improve physician efficiency and even replace medical transcription. However, many physicians are complaining that the use of EHR/EMR has seriously affected their efficiency. Many are worried that the digital

Medical Scribe Certification to Ease EHR Data Entry

EHR Data Entry

Today, many of the physicians are not enjoying carrying out EHR documentation, as it is slowing them down considerably. Entering patient data in EHR templates is burdensome for many practitioners, as it involves a lot of paperwork and typing, filling out all the forms and

Significance of Avoiding Critical Errors in Medical Transcription

Critical Errors in Medical Transcription

To err is human and this may happen with medical transcription just as with any other task. However, it is not pardonable, especially when the errors are critical. As accurate medical transcription has a lot to do with patient health and safety, errors such as

Six Reasons Why EMR is Not an Alternative for Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription

Many health care organizations are striving to implement Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and demonstrate ‘meaningful use’ of EMRs in 2014 to retain their existing Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement levels. However, it’s wrong to think that EMR will replace medical transcription. In fact, medical transcription improves

Enabling Offline Dictation on MAC for Physicians

Dictation and Speech

Electronic health records (EHR) are here to stay even as physicians grapple with managing them. However, new speech recognition and dictation software are allowing physicians to improve the use of EHR. Apple’s latest OS version is good news for healthcare professionals.

Apple’s dictation service on

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