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Electronic Medical Record

An electronic medical record (EMR) is a medical record in digital format.

In health informatics an EMR is considered by some to be one of several types of EHRs (electronic health records), but in general usage EMR and EHR are synonymous.

The term has sometimes included other (HIT, or Health Information Technology) systems which keep track of medical information, such as the practice management system which supports the electronic medical record.

10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Department Reimbursement and Cash Flow

A list of 10 Common Mistakes Managing Emergency Dept Reimbursement and Cash Flow, and what you can do to fix them

EMERGENCY  · RSS | Published January 1, 2010

Maintaining Accuracy and Compliance in the Medical Record

Why is accuracy and compliance to accepted standards of documentation in the medical record important? The first and most important reason is to provide patients with appropriate care based on details provided in their medical record. This ensures optimal patient care and allows for excellent patient satisfaction. Another reason for ensuring accuracy and compliance in the medical record is to provide governmental agencies, and any other entity accessing the patient’s medical record accurate and complete information. With improved documentation, collections improve, the risk for unfavorable audit results decreases, and efficiencies are increased in the office with both staff and physician co-workers.

ACCURACY  · RSS | Published October 29, 2009

Going Green: EMRs = Less Paper

Going Green with EMRsOne way the medical world can lead is through the development and implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR)/electronic health record (EHR), which can reduce costs and lower your carbon footprint.

RSS | Published November 18, 2008

Pros and Cons to EMR

The Pros and Cons of EMR.. It seems that it was not too long ago when we were all told how new technologies like cell phones, voice mail, and email would make our lives less complicated!

RSS | Published July 3, 2008

Responsive and Results Oriented Support

Each client is assigned a designated team of Regional Directors. This team works in close partnership with each account to provide responsive and results-oriented support, training and assessment to assure optimal performance.

RESPONSIVE  · RSS | Published July 1, 2008

Items to Consider before Purchasing an EMR

  1. Do you want to improve patient care or efficiency of the office?
  2. Cost concerns?
  3. EMR’s are difficult to implement
    1. You will need a project team
    2. Does this team understand the day to day patient flow
    3. E/M guidelines
    4. Visit templates

RSS | Published May 23, 2008

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