Documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) may feel like the last thing to prioritize during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as a provider, having a smooth documentation plan will help keep your practice healthy and efficient amidst unique challenges like … Read More … Read More
Medical Records
Should you upgrade your medical dictation software?
Most physicians have used speech-to-text dictation software at some point in their careers. But if you’re imagining that old Dragon Medical CD you installed on your desktop a decade ago, it’s time to learn about the latest features offered by … Read More
How can primary care physicians reduce after hours EHR time?
Physicians are spending more time than ever documenting patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR). While digital documentation can create efficiencies, for many providers it’s a source of stress. With heavy documentation loads and long workdays, many family doctors … Read More
What are the top challenges facing physicians in 2020?
Day to day, doctors deal with lots of difficult beyond the immediate demands of patient health. Three of the top challenges facing physicians in 2020 include caring for yourself, using the EMR efficiently and getting paid. We’ll talk briefly about … Read More
Why vital signs matter at every appointment
Vital signs are a critical component of patient care, and they matter at every appointment. Taking vitals regularly can help assess a person’s general physical health, give clues about possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery. Taking vitals is routine … Read More
How to add images to the EHR
Medical imaging is routinely used for screening, surveillance, diagnosis and therapy. But valuable images often end up in PACS that are entirely siloed from the Electronic Health Record. EHRs play a critical role of compiling a patient’s full medical history … Read More
Mobius brings athenahealth documentation templates to mobile
Mobius Clinic is the first app to make athenahealth documentation templates available on mobile devices. Mobius providers can use their iPhone or iPad to access templates within the HPI, ROS and PE sections of the athenahealth EMR. Why use templates? … Read More
5 best practices to boost EMR productivity
Electronic medical records (EMRs) represent a double-edged sword for many providers. Properly utilized, EMRs make healthcare more efficient and can improve the continuity of care. But many doctors are also spending more time behind the computer and less time with … Read More
Advantages of blockchain for patient health data
Doctors and hospitals are calling for solutions to streamline EHR documentation and address cybersecurity concerns around patient health data. The most popular emerging strategy among healthcare technologists is blockchain. … Read More
A brief history of electronic health records
It can feel like electronic records have always been part of healthcare. In a computer saturated society, EHRs are simultaneously unremarkable and a popular subject of complaint. Digitization promised quality and efficiency, but doctors are spending more time documenting than … Read More