EMR EHR Software

Electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) software are digital tools healthcare providers utilize to manage patient information and practice workflows more efficiently and securely than traditional paper records.

The Office of the Coordinator for Health IT defines electronic medical records (EMRs) as “digital versions of the paper charts in clinician offices, clinics, and hospitals. EMRs contain notes and information collected by and for the clinicians in that office, clinic, or hospital and are mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.”

On the other hand, electronic health records (EHRs) encompass a more comprehensive view of a patient’s care. They “contain information from all the clinicians involved in a patient’s care and all authorized clinicians involved in a patient’s care can access the information to provide care to that patient.”

Despite the difference in scope and purpose, EMR and EHR software are both digital systems for storing and managing patient health information.

System popularity varies depending on practice size, needs, and preferences. 1st Provider’s EMR-EHR software is a popular choice among medical practices and specialties due to its customizable features and user-friendly design. Its scalability also caters to a wide range of healthcare organizations, from single-provider clinics to multi-location practices.

Here are the four primary types of EHR/EMR systems and their distinct features:

• On-Premises: This is the traditional model, which involves having the EMR/EHR software installed directly on servers within the healthcare facility.
• Application Service Provider (ASP): ASP models are similar to on-premises systems, but instead of hosting the software in a server within the facility, they host it on external servers managed by a vendor.
• Software as a Service (SaaS): SaaS EHR/EMR systems are cloud-based solutions owned, operated, and maintained by a vendor. It follows a subscription-based, multi-tenant model, where the same core platform is securely partitioned among multiple practices. You typically access the system using a web browser.
• Cloud-Based: This means the software is stored on remote servers (also called the cloud), but the deployment and access model may vary. It can be a single-tenant solution—where your organization gets its own dedicated server—or multi-tenant. Cloud-based solutions also offer more control and data storage flexibility than SaaS systems.

Our EMR software fully complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, ensuring that your practice handles patient data with the highest privacy and security standards.

Here are other key security features of IMS:

• All data transmitted and stored within IMS is encrypted.
• IMS employs role-based access controls, allowing only authorized users to access specific data.
• IMS maintains comprehensive audit logs that track user activities and data interactions.
• IMS automatically logs users out after a set period of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access.
• IMS offers secure cloud storage solutions.

Yes, 1st Providers Choice offers healthcare practices of all sizes a HIPAA-compliant cloud storage solution. This allows you to securely and remotely access patient records from anywhere with an internet connection. Our solution also facilitates regular, automatic data backups and disaster recovery measures to ensure 24/7 downtime prevention.

Absolutely! 1st Providers Choice offers data conversation and migration services to ensure a smooth transition from your current system to IMS.

Yes, 1st Providers Choice offers a free demo to showcase the software's features and benefits. Schedule a free demo with our experts to see how our EMR-EHR software can transform your practice.Contact us today!