We are in the midst of a constantly changing healthcare landscape, and it is becoming increasingly important to use every tool at your disposal if you want your practice to make money and grow in the future. The implementation of an EMR is one of the most important tools available to any practice (Electronic Medical Records). EMR Software (also known as EMR System) provides numerous benefits that not only keep medical practices in the twenty-first century, but also keep them informed of ongoing changes in health care. Here are the top ten advantages of implementing software for EMR in your medical practice.
Make space savings –
Paper charts take up space, and as they grow in size, alternate storage facilities for older chart volumes become necessary. EHR medical software completely replaces paper charts. Not only is limited office space now available for another function, but endless office supplies such as paper, dividers, and chart expenses are eliminated.
No more misfiled or misplaced charts –
Finding charts can be difficult at times. Filing is a human component, and charts can be misfiled at times. There are times when the chart is in another location for an office function, which disrupts the flow of work. An EMR system eliminates the possibility of a misfiled or lost chart while also improving office operations by making one chart electronically accessible to multiple employees at the same time.
Meditab has grown to offer software for more than 40 different medical specialties and has become a clinic software pioneer due to the simple desire to make providers' lives easier.
Valid chart notes –
Anyone who has worked in a fast-paced medical practice knows how difficult it is to read handwriting. Often, the pace is so fast that notes are written in illegible handwriting. Because notes are no longer written, but typed or selected from multiple options in a predefined system, software for EMR eliminates the legibility issue.
Reduced demand for transcriptionists –
Multiple employees are frequently kept on staff for jobs such as filing and transcription. The cost of employment can deplete revenue. Most filing tasks can be eliminated or reduced to the point where staff hours can be reduced using EMR software. Furthermore, transcription costs are frequently reduced because the system transcribes predefined notes or notations made by the physician during a patient visit, obviating the need for a staff transcriptionist.
Recruitment of young physicians –
Many jobs are made easier and more efficient by technology. As a practice expands and attempts to hire more staff and physicians, technology can be a deciding factor. Using telecommunications technology, the telemedicine solution allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients from a distance. New doctors are looking for a practice where they can grow, and the technology provided by an EMR is not only something they have become accustomed to during residency, but it also demonstrates that a practice is progressive and keeping up with industry changes.
The lab interface expedites the availability of results –
It takes time to wait for radiology or laboratory results. Employees must print the reports and then place them in a location where the physician can review them. The return time on these reports will be reduced and employee hours will be reduced by placing the report in the respective chart for the physician to review via an interface between external systems and EMR software.
The pharmacy interface enhances the prescription process –
For most pharmaceuticals, most pharmacies provide the option of electronic prescriptions. EMR software can communicate directly with pharmacies, eliminating the need for a nurse or medical assistant to call the pharmacy with the prescription. It can also reduce call backs from pharmacies for clarification of quantities or dosage on prescriptions that are written quickly or are not legible.
Identification of interactions and allergies more rapidly –
Accidents happen, and patients may be prescribed medication that is either contraindicated due to an allergy or because they are already taking another medication that should not be combined with the new option. These issues can be detected by certified EHR systems before they become a problem or a health emergency.
Enhances the ability to deal with unexpected disasters –
We hope they never happen, but floods, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters can destroy patient records. This can not only close a practice, but it can also completely disrupt patient care. EMR software can be configured to back up data daily or weekly to an onsite or offsite location, resulting in a safe duplicate of information.
Enhances compliance by improving coding –
By updating system data as Medicare, the government, and insurance companies make changes, EMR systems can keep up with the ever-changing world of billing and coding. Proper coding expedites reimbursement, frees up doctors' time to see more patients, and allows the office to bill for procedures without duplication. There are numerous advantages to implementing a software for EMR. The overall improvement in workflow and reimbursement ensures that the initial investment is quickly recovered and the office runs efficiently.
Healthcare is constantly evolving. That is why IMS is built on customization and adaptability. Meditab has been at the forefront of change and innovation for over 20 years. We develop technology that supports your day-to-day operations in close collaboration with our partners.
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