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Shared Medical Appointments offer Significant Benefits for Both Patients and Providers, say Reports

Shared Medical Appointments

A patient’s medical appointment with a physician is valuable time. Many providers rely on medical transcription outsourcing to create complete and accurate electronic medical records that tell the patient’s story and meet all legal, regulatory and auditing requirements. Physicians strive to utilize the precious time

Language Used in Clinical Notes can affect Patient Care, says Johns Hopkins Study

Clinical Notes

Accurate and timely medical notes, as every medical transcription company knows, ensure systematic documentation of a patient’s medical history, diagnosis, treatment and care. Experienced medical transcriptionists convert the physician’s dictation into error-free input for the electronic medical record (EMR). However, a Johns Hopkins study has

Audio Recording Patient Conversations – New Technologies Posing Data Security Risks

Audio Recording

The increasing use of smartphones has made it easier for patients to record their physician office visits with or without permission. Last year, our medical transcription company reported that this practice is on the rise across the U.S. The law on recording clinical encounters varies

New Reports reveal MHealth is a Game Changer in Patient Care Delivery

MHealth

Outsourcing medical transcription can ensure error-free electronic health records (EHRs). mHealth or mobile health literally puts this patient information in the provider’s palm. Recent reports show that mHealth is a game changer in patient care delivery.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mHealth

Research identifies Electronic Documentation as a Key Workflow Disruptor in the Emergency Department

Research identifies Electronic Documentation as a Key Workflow Disruptor in the Emergency Department

The emergency department (ED) is a challenging and dynamic environment, with high volume, sick patients requiring time-critical care. EDs are also characterized by frequent distractions and interruptions. Outsourcing medical transcription is a practical strategy for emergency room physicians and staff to ensure accurate electronic medical

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