It’s no secret that patients prioritize convenience over long waiting times when receiving treatment at hospitals or office-based laboratories (OBLs). With on-site testing capabilities, patients choose OBLs as they make healthcare services easily accessible without long waiting times. Meeting patient expectations of timely and appropriate care is a significant challenge for OBLs, considering the high…
Monthly Archives: May 2024
The highly anticipated annual event for sleep specialists is almost here. As a proud exhibitor since 2022, 1st Providers Choice is thrilled to announce that we will return to SLEEP 2024 to enhance your learning experience with our electronic health record (EHR) solutions. The 38th annual meeting will feature five days of exciting courses based…
Providers and patients are frustrated when prescriptions or medical procedures are not provided as needed. This frustration could be a reality for about one-third of Americans whose healthcare providers have been impacted by the recent Change Healthcare breach. A cyber gang infiltrated the healthcare tech company’s system using compromised credentials and deployed ransomware. This group…
EHR to monitor Fentanyl use has become increasingly essential as the risks of fentanyl misuse continue to rise. While fentanyl is a potent opioid widely used for pain relief and anesthesia, the growing presence of illicit drugs has sparked major health concerns due to its potentially harmful effects. Healthcare providers now face the difficult task…
With standardization issues in electronic health records and the growing use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, occupational medicine practices face a critical opportunity to leverage AI in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Some electronic health records (EHRs) are plagued by multiple data formats, which prevent clinicians from collaborating with agencies and addressing the gaps…