Why do Patients Keep Returning to the Emergency Department? [Infographic]
Emergency departments (EDs) function as a focal point for care and care transitions. Medical transcription companies help emergency physicians with their documentation tasks. A 2018 article by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) noted that for over 20 years, “emergency physicians have been faced
Common Emergency Room Errors and Ways to Avoid Them
Each day, thousands of patients seek care in emergency departments (EDs) across the country. Many hospitals outsource medical transcription to ensure accurate, fast and reliable documentation so that ER physicians can focus on care. Law requires hospitals to guarantee a certain level of care for patients
Avoid Errors and Delays in Dictating Operative Reports
An operative report is dictated by the surgeon immediately after the procedure, detailing who did what to whom using what materials and methods. Operation reports also include dictations that surgeons or their assistants complete after operative procedures. Typically there is a brief written operative note
An Ambient Listening System in the Exam Room – New Tech to Support EHR Documentation
One of the most challenging tasks for physicians is typing patient information into the electronic health record (EHR) during and after the office visit. US based medical transcription services ensure dedicated EHR-integrated clinical documentation, including editing of speech recognition-generated documents. At the same time, companies
Electronic Consultations Expedite Care in Allergy and Immunology, finds Study
The effective use of electronic health records (EHRs) can improve the quality of health care and patient safety. Supported by medical transcription companies, providers leverage EHRs to maintain better documentation and file organization. EHRs also help patients with adherence to medication regimens and scheduled appointments
