EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available. 

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Pa. provider latest to earn EMRAM Stage 7

WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital is the latest healthcare provider to receive the EMRAM Stage 7 award from HIMSS Analytics.

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Up your game: Consumers want online access to their info, providers are required to offer it

“If patients are the blockbuster drug, online access is the active ingredient,” said Christine Bechtel, MPS, president and CEO of Bechtel Health Advisory Group, speaking at a webinar on patient electronic access to health information.

Wellsoft Live at 2nd Cypress Creek Freestanding Emergency Center ~ Spring Location

Somerset, New Jersey – February 4, 2016. Wellsoft Corporation announces that Cypress Creek ER’s second freestanding emergency center in Spring Texas is live with Wellsoft’s EHR. Wellsoft was again selected to support their goal of “providing quality care without the wait.” Wellsoft’s EHR is built on 25+ years of Emergency Department Information System (EDIS) experience and is designed for the unique needs of freestanding emergency centers.  

Allscripts names new CFO

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions has named Melinda Whittington senior vice president and CFO, effective on the first business day after the company files its annual report on Form 10-K.

Nebraska Medicine achieves Stage 7 on EMRAM scale

Nebraska Medicine, comprising the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians, is the latest provider recognized for achieving Stage 7 on HIMSS Analytics' Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model.

athenahealth names new CTO

athenahealth has appointed Prakash Khot as chief technology officer (CTO), effective Jan. 25.

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KLAS names top performing IT companies

KLAS has issued the firm's latest report naming the top-performing companies within several market segments, based on customer feedback.

Cerner CEO to undergo cancer treatment

Cerner co-founder, chairman and CEO, Neal Patterson, is undergoing cancer treatment, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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