Patients suffering from chronic pain rely on opioid therapy for pain management. However, opioid misuse, addiction, and overdoses are serious public health problems in the United States. Despite recent declines, medical use of opioids remains high and inconsistent across the U.S., according to the
The digitization of health information and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) have revolutionized patient data management. While medical transcription services are practical approach to guarantee precise and timely EHR documentation, achieving EHR interoperability – the capability to exchange EHR data among healthcare providers –
Medical terminology is the standardized language that allows healthcare providers, HIM professionals and medical transcription service companies to communicate on a patient’s condition and medical needs. This specific language is used to discuss everything from human anatomy and physiology, to clinical diagnoses, procedures and
More than 95 percent of hospitals and nearly 90% of office-based physicians have adopted an electronic health record (EHR) system, according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). EHRs are designed to provide access to complete and accurate information, allowing patients receive better medical
As we enter 2020, physicians would do well to make resolutions to improve patient access to care, services provided, and overall practice efficiency. If they are looking to improve documentation, they can always rely on professional medical transcription companies.
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