Computers and software have made their way into the doctor’s office. Today you’ll be hard-pressed to find a dental practice that does not use computers in some manner. Federal incentive programs and the need for tools to handle increased documentation
The American healthcare industry has witnessed many dramatic changes over the past few decades. The introduction and adoption of EHR technology was a significant milestone for providers, patients and other entities. Another major change is the shift from the fee
Digitization of healthcare records has been a long time coming. The growing volume of patients and increasing demands on physician time means that EHRs are vital for practices. Electronic systems have replaced paper in many industries. But healthcare organizations are
There are many aspects to running your own practice – you have to manage people, tools and the business side of the clinic. Technology is becoming an important part of practice management in all areas. However health IT is not
Electronic health records were supposed to solve many of the problems that the healthcare industry was facing. A growing volume of patients accompanied by increased documentation and reporting standards meant that paper filing systems could not keep up. Going digital
It takes quite a bit of time, effort and plenty of research to purchase an EDR that’s right for your practice. First you need to pinpoint your business requirements. Then you make lists – one for the features that you
The vast majority of clinics and hospitals have spent the better part of the last few years upgrading from paper to sophisticated EDR systems. Digitizing health data started out as a mandatory upgrade mainly due to regulations like the Meaningful
The potential benefits of EDRs have been the subject of many a heated discussion online in multiple forums. Some advantages are plainly apparent – like the ability to auto fill certain fields like address or list of allergies from a
The launch of HealthKit has been bumpy to say the least, with last-minute bugs delaying the anticipated platform release. This launch is highly uncharacteristic of Apple, a company known for obsessing over details and only releasing polished software. It is
