Electronic Health Records (EHR) provide patients with the ability to securely view all of their medical information electronically. Furthermore, electronic health records allow doctors to improve their quality of patient care, and improve efficiency in their practice. In addition to improving patient care, the data contained within the patient's EHR can provide vital information about... read more
Earlier this year, a survey by Accenture determined that patients with chronic health conditions are more likely to access their Electronic Medical Records (EMR) than patients without serious health concerns. Patients included in the May 2014 survey suffered from health issues ranging from chronic forms of cancer to asthma. 51 percent of the 2,000 patients... read more
Over the past few years, the implementation of electronic health records (EHR) into medical practices has increased significantly. These electronic medical records contain vital information about a specific patient- including their current medications, and personal medical history. These records were first introduced as part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH)... read more
Electronic Health Records (EHR) are a system of electronic health information, pertaining to an individual patient. These records contain a range of important patient data, including their medical history, allergies, current medications, immunization status, and personal statistics, including age and weight, and billing records. These records were introduced as part of the Health Information Technology... read more
Whether you are a physician with an established online reputation or are using the Dr. Leonardo webuilder to create your practice's first official website, you are most likely already aware that there are federal regulations in place to help you monitor your practice's digital presence. These terms are included in the Health Insurance Portability and... read more
Although the federal government is calling for physicians across all medical fields to make the change from paper files to electronic health records (EHR), there's a significant difference in which specialties are adapting to this change and which are falling behind. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was enacted... read more
Many medical practices that have not yet set up a patient portal for their patients are expected to purchase or upgrade to one in 2014, a new survey shows. In fact, 35 percent of electronic health records (EHR) users are investing more into their patient engagement infrastructure in 2014 than they did the previous year,... read more
Many physicians who have made the switch from traditional paper filing to electronic health record (EHR) systems are finding that they should have gone with a different EHR. When selecting an EHR or electronic medical record (EMR) system, it's important to note all of its included features, and whether they accommodate your practice's unique needs... read more
It's well known that the number of medical practices that have switched over to electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) has been steadily on the rise in recent years. In fact, the number of physicians making the change from a paper filing system to digital records has tripled since 2010. Information management... read more
Has your practice already incorporated an electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health records (EHR) into your work flow? Keep in mind that is this not a set it and forget it type of adjustment. Read on to find out how you can stay on top of EHR guideline changes. Because the adoption of EHR... read more
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