Every pain management practice has seen it all—patients carrying the weight of chronic pain, fragmented medical records, and a long list of treatments that didn’t work. Unlike other specialties where symptoms may have clear-cut solutions, pain management often requires a multidisciplinary, nuanced approach tailored to each patient. At 1st Providers Choice, we’ve worked alongside pain…
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After working with vascular surgeons across the country, we’ve come to recognize a clear pattern: most electronic medical records (EMRs) just don’t fit the way you work. We keep hearing about the clunky workflows, scattered imaging, fragmented patient data, and the never-ending struggle to stay compliant. It’s clear that vascular surgery demands more than a…
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances Improves Safety, Patient Care
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In 2009, more than 1 million emergency department visits were attributed to prescription drug abuse. Controlled substances have the potential for dependence and overdose; therefore, precautions must be taken when prescribing these medications. Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is one way to improve safety and quality of care. It allows providers to write and…