Tag Archives: EHR

EHR as a Vital Tool for Clinical Decision Making

EHR-integrated medical transcription solutions can help hospitals and physician clinics adapt better to the controversial electronic health records. As things stand, doctors all over the nation have reported trouble adapting to EHR/EMRs. Some help could go a long way in … Continue reading

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EHR Adoption Changes the Role of Medical Transcription and Transcriptionists

Patient medical records are extremely important for the smooth functioning of healthcare units. Healthcare organizations that maintain accurate, structured narrative reports and update their electronic health record system promptly can retain an edge over their competition. How are these reports … Continue reading

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Study Shows That Good EHR Use Help Improve Prescription Management in Infectious Diseases

Though antibiotic drugs greatly reduce illness and death from infectious diseases, unnecessary and prolonged use of such drugs allows infectious organisms (that were targeted to kill by the drugs) to get adapted to them and cause antibiotic-resistant infections. The most … Continue reading

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Why EHR-integrated Documentation Is the Need of the Hour

EHR-integrated medical transcription and documentation can serve the needs of physicians and practices by enhancing their efficiency and improving patient care. EHR-integrated Medical Documentation The electronic health record was introduced to improve the medical documentation process, and make it more … Continue reading

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Majority of Physicians Still Not Happy with Their EHR Use

Last year, we discussed how many healthcare providers were unhappy with their EHR despite investing a huge amount in such systems. Now, a new survey from AmericanEHR Partners and the American Medical Association (AMA) shows that physicians are still not … Continue reading

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Improving EHR Productivity in Ophthalmology Practices

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, around 32% of ophthalmology practices are actively using electronic health records or EHRs. An electronic record system provides ophthalmologists effective opportunities to maximize their collaboration with primary care providers or specialists. With EHR, … Continue reading

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EHRs Ring a Bell about SOAP Notes

The shift to electronic health records (EHR) has brought about some resistance and fuss from physicians and practices, but at the core of this innovation are the goals of data security, and simplicity but effectiveness of patient information entry and … Continue reading

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EHR Deficiencies in HIMSS Survey and the Need for Medical Transcriptionists

Most providers are transitioning to EHR technology owing to the EHR incentive program, and they must be sure of their clinical documentation integrity. A 2014 survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) found severe deficiencies with EHR … Continue reading

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How to Convert Old Paper Charts to Your EHR

As many healthcare providers are relying upon electronic health record (EHR) systems for more efficient clinical documentation and on account of the incentive program for meaningful use, there is growing concern about migration of old paper charts into EHR. Information … Continue reading

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EHR for Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections in Pediatric Care

A complete and accurate reporting of all hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is critical in pediatric care as HAIs are associated with longer hospital stays, longer ventilation times, increased cost and adverse neuro-developmental outcomes in children. Electronic health records or EHRs are … Continue reading

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