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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CCHIT cutting its EHR testing, certification services

The Certification Commission for Health IT announced it will no longer offer the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT testing and certification services for the Meaningful Use incentive program, and it has for the past year.

AMDIS Connection | Don’t Copy-and-Paste Yourself Into Big Trouble

Providers need to watch their use of copy-and-paste functions in EHRs because the government is.

EMR and administrative data both needed for full perspective of patient

Data capture completeness within primary care EMRs is comparable with administrative data, with the advantage that EMRs contain lab results, prescription information and detailed clinical information. However, the combination of complete EMR records and administrative data is needed to provide a full comprehensive picture of patient health histories and processes, and outcomes of care, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care.

72% of Physicians Say EHR System Helps Them Make More Informed Healthcare Decisions in Real Time

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.--Amazing Charts.com, LLC, a leading developer of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, today released the results of its first Amazing Charts User Survey, revealing new insights into what 652 physicians value most out of EHR technology and what practices perceive to be their greatest challenges and opportunities over the next five years. The first Amazing Charts User Survey was completed by Amazing Charts users on January 14, 2014.

Health IT still faces digital divide

Despite the rising rate of EHR adoption, a "digital divide" between large and small physician practices persists, according to a study from the Commonwealth Fund.

3M ICD-10 Code Translation Software Converts EHR Custom Problem Lists

SALT LAKE CITY--Hospital organizations and physician practices can speed ICD-10 code conversion of electronic health record (EHR) systems with the latest release of the 3M Code Translation Tool (CTT). The enhanced ICD-10 code translation technology from 3M Health Information Systems can now be used to convert ICD-9-based custom problem lists into ICD-10 coded problem lists for import back into the EHR system. The new feature transforms time-consuming, manual translation work into an efficient three-step process that reduces costs and frees IT resources for other critical projects.

ONC Annual Meeting: Usability for better health IT safety

A panel discussed how to build safer systems for better care during the 2014 annual meeting of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.

More products earn MU certification

Six more EHR products have been certified for meeting some or all requirements of the 2014 edition of Meaningful Use Stages 1 and 2.

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