Healthcare IT systems have come a very long way, yielding previously unimaginable results. Modern healthcare has gone beyond providing basic health facilities and has now shifted towards empowering the patient and allowing them to actively engage in their care, for example through Patient Portal EMR software. Gone are the days when patients were required to [...]
When it comes to people suffering from chronic diseases or illnesses, medication non-adherence is a major issue. Medication non-adherence occurs when a patient does not take their prescriptions as recommended for any reason, which can have a detrimental impact on patient outcome levels. Medication adherence is affected by factors such as cost, anxiety, and misunderstandings. [...]
Healthcare systems and hospitals have embraced certified EHR software solutions because of their many benefits and billions of dollars in incentives provided by the CMS. In 2021, 96 percent of acute care hospitals and 78 percent of office-based physicians have leveraged Electronic Medical Records Software technology. The high percentage reflects how these robust solutions streamline workflows [...]
The most prominent health IT vendor Epic Systems have collaborated with Press Ganey, a patient satisfaction consulting company, to advance the integration of patient experience insight into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software. The partnership aims to improve care by supporting customized experiences and a complete understanding of every patient. Integration of Press Ganey data into [...]
Hospitals and medical practices in the US have widely embraced patient portal software solutions to boost patient engagement and satisfaction scores. The online method of interaction enables patients to access and track their medical information, view lab results, make online payments, and perform other tasks too such as checking in and answering screening questions before [...]
Epic Systems dominate the EHR vendor market as more healthcare organizations continue to invest in Epic EMR software solutions. Epic is one of the most extensively used software vendors in the United States, connecting 250 million patients. Missouri-based Mosaic Life Care, Harris Health, and Legacy Community Health have recently announced Epic electronic health records implementations [...]
As the digital healthcare landscape is transforming for the better there is also an increased risk of cybersecurity threats and other phishing attacks. The use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software systems and other solutions such as Patient portals have many benefits for both providers and patients, however, it has exposed data to cybersecurity risks. [...]
Digital tools in healthcare have taken a solid place to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve care for patients. Healthcare providers have not shown resistance to deploying Electronic Health Records Software, E-Prescribing EMR Software, and Patient portal platforms. Clinicians know that patients of today not only expect good clinical encounters but want the best patient [...]
To enhance the patient experience, it is crucial to offer the best clinical care and requires the provider to understand where the patient is coming from and ensure that they are comfortable. When patient experiences improve it benefits both the provider and the patient in the form of better clinical and business outcomes. Using technology [...]
Healthcare technology has played a prominent role to help improve patient diagnosis and treatment. Proactive medical organizations should know the future of technology trends so they can be prepared to embrace them to stay competitive and offer high-quality patient care. The advent of digital solutions and healthcare tech has revolutionized the healthcare sector in numerous [...]