Tag Archives: Electronic Health Records

Survey: Up to 96 Percent of US Hospitals have Certified Electronic Health Records

The results of a recently published survey show that nearly 100 percent of hospitals in the U.S. have certified EHR technology. The survey was released by the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at its 2016 annual meeting. The … Continue reading

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New Study Highlights Failure of Electronic Health Records to Capture Complete Health Data

The quality and utility of health information is what matters when it comes to providing timely and proper care. In fact, this is the underlying principle of medical transcription services. Using advanced technology and professional transcriptionists, outsourcing companies provide accurate, … Continue reading

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How Medical Transcription Has Evolved in the EHR Age – 6 Major Considerations

With the advent of technology, the healthcare industry has undergone significant changes. However, medical transcription has remained a fundamental and necessary requirement in the healthcare sector. Technological changes have had a significant impact on how doctors’ notes are entered into … Continue reading

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Documentation Errors Affect Pediatric Patient Safety

Accurate pediatric documentation is not only essential for effective care and treatment for the child, but also plays a significant role in ensuring patient safety. A UK based study identified different types of pediatric safety incidents and found documentation-related errors … 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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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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Study Says Diabetes Drugs Have Different Effects on the Male and Female Heart

According to a study published in the December issue of American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology, widely used diabetes drugs affects men’s and women’s hearts differently. The researchers studied the effect of three commonly prescribed medications metformin, … 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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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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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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