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Why Doctors Love Having EMR Access on Their Smartphones

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Mobile EMR for doctors is becoming increasingly essential as cell phone use continues to rise across the United States. Many individuals, including healthcare professionals, now rely on their mobile devices for both educational and work-related tasks. According to a Vitera survey conducted in August, 72% of healthcare professionals use their smartphones for professional purposes. For…

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Voice Recognition Software Makes EMR Data Entry Easier

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Voice recognition software for EMR has significantly transformed the way physicians document patient information. Before the introduction of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, doctors commonly relied on voice recognition tools to dictate notes, which were later transcribed by medical transcriptionists and added to paper records. Today, with the shift to digital record-keeping, voice recognition software…

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ICD-10 Preparations and Potential Costs

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The transition from ninth version of the Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) to the current ICD-10 version is going to require healthcare providers to make changes to the way that patient visits, procedures and medical treatments are coded. This is largely due to the fact that ICD-10 codes are more specific and the number of…

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Preventing EMR Software from Affecting Doctor-Patient Interaction

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Electronic medical record software can help physicians chart more efficiently and improve quality of care. However, it can be easy for doctors to let the introduction of new technology affect how they interact with patients. This, in turn, can affect care delivery and patient satisfaction. In order to prevent EMR software from getting in the…

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Internal Medicine EMR Integral for Disease Prevention

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Although all physicians should focus on preventive care, doctors of internal medicine receive special training in disease prevention, and it is one of the main aspects of their profession. Without active patient participation, however, it is challenging for physicians to effectively treat patients and prevent new diseases from developing. Fortunately for internists – and for…

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Pain Management EMR Can Help Doctors Treat Children in the ER

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a report this week regarding the relief of pain in pediatric patients in emergency care settings. According to the report, “a systematic approach to pain management and anxiolysis, including staff education and protocol development, can provide comfort to children…and improve staff and family satisfaction.” By using pain management…

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Physical Therapists Converge In Vegas for Annual Conference

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Are you a physical therapist looking to earn continuing education units (CEU)? Do you want to learn more about physical therapy EMR software or hear stories about issues affecting practices like yours? If so, the PPS/APTA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the place for you. Organized by the Private Practice Section of the American Physical…

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Converting Your Allscripts MyWay Data to a Certified EMR

Thinking about replacing your Allscripts EMR system? You’re not alone. After Allscripts announced earlier this month that it was halting all sales and development of its MyWay product – and that the EMR will not be ICD-10 or meaningful use stage 2 compliant – many physicians have begun considering making the transition to another fully…

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