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Computerized practice management systems appeared about thirty years ago. Their major selling point? To automate humans out of as many processes as possible to reduce error and improve efficiency. Medical practices are attempting to achieve those same goals through the use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems. But trying to eliminate humans entirely from the […]
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Yes, it is a commercial for GE Healthcare, but it is still cool to watch. And for those doctors trying to convince their partners about the benefits of electronic medical records (EMR), this video does list some additional points to consider. How much does an average doctor get to keep out of every dollar […]
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The Difference Between EMR & EHR Too many people use these terms interchangeably and they are not the same thing. Learn the difference between EMR (electronic medical records) & EHR (electronic health records) and how they relate to your medical practice (and impress your colleagues at parties with your new-found wisdom).
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One of the utopian goals of electronic medical records was the potential to help healthcare personnel make better clinical decisions. Think IBM’s “Watson” helping you with a difficult case, advising you every step of the way. Well, it turns out that that ideal is still a ways off into the future, an article on MedPageToday.com […]
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Guest Post: Houston Neal According to an August 3 report, 2,246 eligible providers and 100 hospitals have successfully attested to meeting Meaningful Use (MU) criteria. Among these early adopters was Premier Family Physicians, a family practice here in Austin, Texas. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Kevin Spencer, a board-certified family […]
