Ways EMR Technology is Promoting Patient – Doctor Interaction in a Specialized Healthcare Setting [Download full infographic] Beginning in 2009 with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the incentive-based Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), which alleviated the cost burden on medical practices seeking to implement EMR technology, […]
What is the History of Electronic Medical Records? [Infographic & Video]
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Today, it’s easy to think of electronic medical records as a just a substitute for paper record keeping and little else. That kind of limited view obscures the massive advances made in the nature of healthcare today, which has a rich history. A doctor in 1940, transported to today, would be shocked at the changes […]
Handling Hospital Employee Health Challenges
Occupational health considerations are a part of any company’s game plan. Hospitals, however, face unique challenges in this area. Their employees work in an environment which has many health hazards that are specific to hospitals, creating a need for specialized employee health software. Comprehensive employee health software should address the hospitals’ unique needs. Employee health software […]
Reducing Patient No-Shows with ReDoc
In today’s busy healthcare industry, hospitals and other various clinical practices have been experiencing a constant, steady flow of patients that need to be seen for many different reasons. Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, more and more people have been able to gain access to cost efficient insurance plans, which covers […]
Why One-Size-Fits-All EMRs Aren’t the Right Fit for Everyone
When the Affordable Care Act was implemented, one of the regulations included in the law was the requirement that physicians convert to electronic medical record systems in order to collate patients entire medical history in one place. Physicians and nurses have been struggling to implement this one-size-fits-all health record system ever since. In fact, 70% […]
EMR & Healthcare Innovation (Infographic)
Download the full infographic here. Technology has the ability to radically transform the world around us unlike anything else, especially when it comes to healthcare. From state-of-the-art healthcare software used in the facility to mobile apps and wearables that are helping patients lead healthier lives, the technological improvements happening every day are giving the healthcare […]
The Three Keys to Improving Your Employee Health Management Programs
Occupational health, and the safety of employees in hospitals, is a matter that not only touches on employee morale, but also OSHA compliance. Healthcare providers need to create a work environment that’s safe and conducive for their employees, volunteers, contract employees and students. Let’s look at three proven ways that hospitals can streamline employee health […]
Do the Benefits of EMR Outweigh the Costs?
The market for EMRs, electronic medical records, is healthy and expected to grow over the next several years. According to several industry research firms, the need for EMR solutions will grow by 7-8% until the year 2019, at a value of $35 billion. The adoption rate of this technology, incentivized through the adoption of the American Recovery […]
EMR: A New Era in Medical Technology – Survey Results
Technology has long been a cornerstone of change throughout our society, and nowhere is that more obvious than within the healthcare industry. Over the past decade, technology has made a lasting impact on the way doctors and hospitals improve their caregiving capacity to better serve patients across the globe. One of the latest healthcare technologies […]
EMR Trends to Watch Out for in 2016
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) came about as a result of two significant pieces of legislation. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 set forth a significant investment in the adoption of these records by healthcare providers. This was followed up two years later by an initiative launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]