With new regulations coming down the pipeline and a focus on streamlining processes for Healthcare providers, Healthcare IT solutions are becoming a household name. The most apparent one is Electronic Medical Records (EMR) but will an EMR solution provide all the benefits your practice needs to emerge and stay ahead of the game. Probably not unless you leverage other technologies to gain the maximum value.
One GREAT way to streamline and improve processes is to invest in a document management system. Whether it is a standalone system or integrated with your EMR, having a document management system provides added benefit to your practice. As we all know, EMR will not eliminate all paper from your practice but having a document management system possibly could.
In this edition of “The Pulse Beat”, you will find articles that explain WHY a document management system is a much needed asset to your practice.
Thanks again and GREAT READING!
Increase accountability, Operate more efficiently and Reduce paper
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software is expensive and problematic to implement across most medical practices. The Cabinet NG electronic filing system is structured to provide the patient chart component of an EMR in a format and methodology that minimizes stress and disruption that frequently accompanies the rollout of a new software system…Read More
Move Toward An EMR with Document Management
Early into his second term, President George W. Bush called for the nationwide adoption of universal EMRs by 2015. Most healthcare organizations seem to be on board with this mission and agree that widespread use of EMRs will reduce storage and recordkeeping costs, protect patient confidentiality, and improve research and patient care. While the potential benefits are evident, most healthcare practitioners are slow to implement EMR practices and platforms…Read More
Beyond EMR: Digitizing Your Other Paper Records
Whether or not you’ve made the transition to electronic medical records (EMR), you should consider going digital with your other paper records. Electronic record-keeping not only frees up office space for other uses, but also adds layers of security to your files, makes them more easily accessible to you and your staff, and reduces the risk of filing errors…Read More
MGMA Supports ICD-10 Testing With Outside Organizations
July 30, 2013
Report: Many EHR Users Set To Replace Systems Within the Next Year
July 30, 2013
Providers, Vendors Urge Congress To Delay Meaningful Use Stage 2
July 30, 2013
Many Doctors May Find Meeting ‘Meaningful Use’ Requirements a Challenge
June 28, 2013
When it Comes to ICD-10 Physician Documentation: Collaborate and Educate
June 28, 2013
The Slow Crawl Toward Improved EHR Usability and Interoperability
June 28, 2013
Efficient Patient Communication and Engagement
June 13, 2013
ONC Issues Guidance on Stage 2 Transition of Care Requirements
May 31, 2013
Drugmakers Leverage Doctor, Patient Data To Market Their Products
May 31, 2013
Consumer Organizations Defend Meaningful Use Program
May 31, 2013
