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 … Continue reading
Read MoreOutsourcing 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 … Continue reading
Read MoreThe 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 … Continue reading
Read MoreWhen it comes to effective physician-patient communication, time is of utmost importance. Even with EHRs, many providers are utilizing medical transcription services to save time and effort and ensure more quality time with their patients and better patient care. The … Continue reading
Read MoreA chronic and progressive neurological disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects an estimated 1 million people in the United States. There are many challenges associated with treating PD. While medical transcription outsourcing can ensure accurate neurology documentation, physicians find it difficult … Continue reading
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) can improve the quality of healthcare in several ways. AI technology is widely applicable in medication management, treatment plans, and drug discovery, while EHR-integrated medical transcription services can assist physicians with related documentation support. According to the … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks the spread of flu and illness with flu symptoms across the nation. Data is made available every Monday morning about the spread of the illness as well as hospitalizations in each … Continue reading
Read MoreFlu levels remain elevated in the United States even during week 7 (February 11-17, 2018), according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) mortality surveillance data available on February 22, 2018 indicate that … Continue reading
Read MoreSharing electronic health records (EHRs) is an ideal way to quickly share diagnostic data among hospitals and providers. A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care has found that the trend of hospitals sharing EHR data with … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CMS) in conjunction with the Joint Commission issued a memo on December 28, 2017 clarifying its position on texting patient orders. CMS has reiterated that texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of … Continue reading
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