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Forbes Healthcare Summit
2014-12-03    
All Day
Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
Customer Analytics & Engagement in Health Insurance
2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
All Day
Using Data Analytics, Product Experience & Innovation to Build a Profitable Customer-Centric Strategy Takeaway business ROI: Drive business value with customer analytics: learn what every business [...]
mHealth Summit
DECEMBER 7-11, 2014 The mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, convenes a diverse international delegation to explore the limits of mobile and connected [...]
The 26th Annual IHI National Forum
Overview ​2014 marks the 26th anniversary of an event that has shaped the course of health care quality in profound, enduring ways — the Annual [...]
Why A Risk Assessment is NOT Enough
2014-12-09    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A common misconception is that  “A risk assessment makes me HIPAA compliant” Sadly this thought can cost your practice more than taking no action at [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2014-12-10 - 2014-12-11    
All Day
Each year, the Institute hosts a series of events & programs which promote improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology [...]
Design a premium health insurance plan that engages customers, retains subscribers and understands behaviors
2014-12-16    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM IST Join our webinar with John Mills - UPMC, Tim Gilchrist - Columbia University HITLAP, and [...]
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3 Dec 14
New York City
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mHealth Summit
7 Dec 14
Washington
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iHT2 Health IT Summit
10 Dec 14
Houston
Articles

Oct 21 : Best EHR Systems to Storing Medical and Health Records

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As healthcare gets busier and busier practices need new software. Current technology elements cannot keep up with the patient load. Patients have a lot of data and incur many insurance claims. This means practices everywhere are becoming overloaded with data. For this reason, many medical practices seek new software programs. Electronic Health Record (EHR) is one solution to this problem.

Electronic health records companies provide a good software that manages patient data. EHR software is highly desired by practices all over the country. EHR is in such demand as it is a great way to record patient data. Patient data is inputted into the EHR software for easy access. Software has features to help doctors stay on top of medical issues. EHR has the ability to run reports on outstanding lab results. This helps doctors monitor which patients’ labs need to be reviewed.

EHR can also manage prescriptions and allergies to medications. This allows doctors to know right away which medications are suitable. The software allows doctors to submit prescriptions electronically. EHR systems are very useful for doctors who work with other doctors. Multiple doctors in a practice need access to all patient data. EHR systems allow this access to all authorized users of the software. Many firms offer several purchasing options for EHR systems. These systems can be purchased outright or leased for a time being. It is best to contact electronic health records companiesto see purchase options.

Of course, the leading electronic health records companies will help you find custom-made EHR systems that can significantly reduce costs used to maintain the old procedure of storing health and medical records. Nowadays, EHR software is used by medical offices and firms. This innovative software helps practices improve efficiency. This software has many beneficial features to doctors. Some features focus on medical billing and others on patients. Of course, it is dedicated in helping medical clients become more fast and efficient.

Today, with an EHR, patients can have direct access to their healthcare records. Under federal law, patients have the right to see their health records, to point out information that is wrong or absent, and to make additions or corrections. So, with the EHR patients can keep better track of their care, and find out information much more quickly than was possible with only paper records. The doctor and hospital will have all of the information they need when the patient arrives.

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