Category Archives: EMR
TouchMD and PatientNOW have announced the formation of a new strategic partnership that will offer medical practices a seamless way to integrate patient consults, photos and consents directly with their patient tracking, EMR and practice management software. The strategic partnership … Continue reading
We’ve been noticing more and more online discussion about EMR for dermatologists. This post shares some interesting links and resources that you may want to view if you’re a dermatologist who’s about to implement an electronic medical records system.
Digital Assent, provider of the award-winning PatientPad® self-service patient check-in and patient education solution, has partnered with PatientNOW, a leading provider of electronic medical records (EMR) solutions for aesthetic-focused practices, to automatically transfer patient check-in information entered via the PatientPad … Continue reading
The specialty of plastic surgery is no longer listed in the bottom 5 specialties reporting usage of electronic health records software, according to a report from SK&A. In October 2010, only 25% of plastic surgeons reported office use of EHR. … Continue reading
During a switch to EMR, you may want to notify your patients about security of their electronic medical records. A recent survey conducted by the Xerox company shows that many people are concerned about stolen, lost or damaged medical information. … Continue reading
More and more medical offices are switching over to electronic records for tracking of their patients’ health information. EMRs, or electronic health records, can help health providers by simplifying issues of storage, modification, and retrieval of records. EMR or EHR: … Continue reading
A new article in the Seattle Times explains the many advantages of e-prescriptions, for both doctors and patients. Benefits outlined in the article include: Doctors can check patient’s medical history for potentially harmful drug interactions Reduced risk of medication errors … Continue reading
On the popular site Technorati, Patrick Malone discusses the “Slow Evolution” of EMR in a recent article. He writes: “Despite a vigorous campaign by the federal government and some large health-care providers to move the nation’s patient records from the … Continue reading
According to a recent Reuters news article, 64 percent of people polled by the University of Chicago felt the benefits of electronic medical records outweighed concerns about privacy. “A large majority of Americans support use of health IT to improve … Continue reading
A small community college in Tulsa has recognized the growing need for American workers who understand electronic medical records (EMR). (Image courtesy of newson6.com Oklahoma) As part of a special program, students at Tulsa Community College are learning to bridge … Continue reading
