Tag Archives: EHR System

Stress on Physicians Could Affect Patient Care

Now, even with EHR systems, many doctors rely on medical transcription services for timely documentation of patient records. This is because with the introduction of EHR systems, most doctors tend to work long hours in order to complete their documentation. … Continue reading

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Need for Accurate Documentation While Prescribing Drugs for Insomnia

Proper diagnosis of insomnia is important to prescribe appropriate drugs. Insomnia or sleeplessness may be due to a mental disorder, or a medical condition; it may be psycho-physiologic insomnia, idiopathic insomnia and so on. Unless the nature of the actual … Continue reading

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Use of HIT in Physician Offices Will Significantly Reduce Future Demand for Physician Services

A Commonwealth Fund-Supported study published in Health Affairs in November 2013 says that the proliferation of health information technology (HIT) across physician offices will substantially reduce the future demand for physician services in the U.S. Health information technology adoption includes … Continue reading

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Patients Prefer Online EHR Access, Protect Your Data from Errors and Breach

According to a study released by the Washington, D.C.-based National Partnership for Women & Families, a significant boost in online access to health information is increasing patient engagement. As more patients use online EHR, healthcare providers should ensure the security … Continue reading

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Better EHR Systems and Documentation for Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases

With the Ebola outbreak, the efficiency of electronic health records (EHRs) in handling infectious diseases has been questioned. This October, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) co-hosted … Continue reading

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Pilot Program at Boston Hospital Provides Patients Electronic Access to Therapists’ Notes

As electronic medical records and secure online portals grow, patients are gaining ready access not only to laboratory findings but also to clinicians’ notes. Certain health care providers with EHR systems give their patients direct access to their health information … Continue reading

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Federal Prisons to Adopt Advanced EHR System

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is planning to replace the basic electronic healthcare records of its inmates with a new electronic health record system. The main purpose behind the initiative is having an advanced system with capabilities such as clinical … Continue reading

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EHR Adoption on the Rise in Solo and Small Practices, Says Recent Study

Healthcare providers must adopt and successfully demonstrate meaningful use of a certified electronic health record (EHR) system by 2015 or pay a penalty. Studies and surveys are assessing the use and features of EHR systems in physician practices across the … Continue reading

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