Merely a few years ago, if anyone fell sick they had to call the doctor or manually go to their practice and wait to book an appointment. The same was true for getting lab results, prescriptions or medical history. No one could foresee that all these issues would be eradicated with the help of technology. […]
Even after the incentives announced by the Obama administration, the adoption rate of Electronic Medical Records has remained incredibly sluggish. According to the research conducted by few well-known industry specialists, there are two majors reason for these staggering results. First, due to lack of IT savvy, physicians are hesitant in adopting this new health IT […]
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Dependency upon technology has led us towards the evolution of many industries including healthcare. Automation via technology introduced in the healthcare sector removed many hindrances; thereby, operational processes accelerated to an extent which was previously impossible. Government backing of interoperable platforms such as electronic medical records along with health information exchange (HIE) gave even the […]
Maintaining health records is of supreme importance to care providers and patients. Keeping patient records has been an ongoing concern for the health provider due to the cost and hassle associated with it. According to industry specialists, physicians are hesitant in adopting new technology not just due to the installation cost, but because of the […]
By simply looking at how healthcare norms have changed across the US, one can easily establish that we live in the world of contemporary medical practice. After successfully improving the conditions of various industries across the world, information technology did not back out from providing benefits to the healthcare industry. Today, stethoscope is not the […]
Cloud technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry by introducing internet based solutions that help doctors simplify their clinical, administrative and financial operations. It has gained immense popularity due to the countless benefits offered to physicians as well as patients. With the help of Cloud EMR technology, physicians can now practice without boundaries – making distance […]
Shifting to Electronic Medical Records has caused a lot of concern within the healthcare industry. Letting go old norms and embracing new ones has always remained the toughest decision for any business sector. However, considering the pace with which the world is changing, how the product cycles are getting shorter and the way customers are […]
While one could come up with countless reasons behind the increasing trend of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) adoption, the federal government’s stimulus package aims to improve the quality of healthcare through the use of certified EMR cannot be overlooked either. However, some physicians have not been able to get their hands on the meaningful use […]
Given the amount of publicly available information on Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and the government’s support in promoting their use, physicians all across the US are well educated about the idea of EMRs. However, the concept of certified EMR seems to be vague for some physicians. Unfortunately, a handful of physicians have limited knowledge about […]
From healthcare professionals to patients, everyone is well aware of the fact that besides streamlining the process of clinical documentation and eradicating the norms of conventional paper based practice; Electronic Medical Records (EMR) has helped physicians achieve the targets of providing quality and affordable care. Inadequate results of healthcare has always been a pressing issue […]
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
Like any other technological advancements in health IT, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have groups of proponents and opponents. Considering the advantages that EMRs have brought to healthcare, from providers to health IT consultants, the supporters have all the reasons to promote the use of EMRs. However, certain misconceptions amongst some of the physicians have provided […]
While Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management software have kept physicians busy with their clinical and administrative documentation needs, health IT never let patients feel left out. Yes, I’m referring to the patient portal. Without a doubt, patients form an integral part of the care continuum and keeping them out of the loop would […]
The introduction of government’s incentive program brought with it the most talked about topics today, which is the concept of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) certification. As part of the healthcare industry, from hospitals to solo healthcare providers, everyone is well aware of the fact that the government’s financial incentives are to be allocated to providers […]
Whenever you read an article about Electronic Medical Records (EMR) certification, a familiar statement will always follow. It’s the one which goes like this “The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), established and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), is in place to set initial standards, implementation specifications and certification…..”, yes, we […]
With the introduction of Cloud technology in the healthcare industry, several EMR vendors are consistently trying to come up with even more advanced and innovative EMR solutions. After all, who wouldn’t want to capture the market share? Also, given the government’s support in terms of financial incentives, there seems to be an augmenting interest amongst […]
