AMA releases Playbook to Promote Patient Access to Electronic Medical Records
Electronic health records (EHRs) improve care quality and coordination, promote accurate diagnoses, and save time and money. HIPAA compliant medical transcription companies securely integrate with EHRs to help physicians manage their electronic documentation tasks. Digital records ease communication with patients and allow physicians to
Coronavirus Preparedness Strategies for Medical Practices
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, governments across the world are implementing stringent regulations to contain the outbreak. Healthcare professionals are on the front line in the war against the novel coronavirus. With the number of infections in the U.S. surging to over 33,000
Are EHRs Equipped to Deal with COVID-19?
Electronic health records (EHRs) are a reliable source of data for disease symptoms, laboratory results, and treatments, and medical transcription services play a role in ensuring this. However, experts are now mulling over the capabilities of electronic health records (EHRs) to deal with infectious
Common Prescription Errors and How to Prevent Them
To err is human. However, when it comes to medications, errors in prescribing, transcription and administration can prove very costly by compromising patient safety and increasing healthcare expenditure. Outsourcing medical transcription to an expert can ensure accurate entry of orders into the EHR. But
Telehealth a Viable Option to Combat COVID-19, especially for Seniors
U.S. coronavirus cases have reached 1000 at the time of this writing (March 11), leading authorities to limit public interaction and urge students to take classes online. Infectious disease specialists are staying prepared and vigilant to manage people with suspected exposure, while researchers are
