EHR Technology

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Why are doctors frustrated in using EHR?

Electronic Health Record (EHR) are electronic versions of paper-based records with the function of interoperability: the ability to share and exchange healthcare data among multiple healthcare platforms. So, with the definition given above, a hint of frustration is indicated. Anything electronic is a bit of a nuisance unless it comes naturally to you. In a […]

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Certified EHR getting data from non-certified PM system

One very common question I receive about the CMS EHR Incentive Programs for Eligible Providers (EPs) concerns their use of a separate Practice Management System. Many EPs have an EHR that has received Certified Complete EHR status from CMS. They often have a separate Practice Management System that incorporates the functionality to maintain scheduling, billing, patient accounts, and […]