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How EHRs Improve Data Collection
Electronic health records (EHR) have many benefits that are well-known to patients and doctors alike, but not everyone is aware of how EHRs improve data collection — and how that has an impact on public health. In fact, experts are finding that the data contained within EHRs can help improve healthcare for patients and the […]
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What Is Patient Engagement?
As healthcare providers search for ways to set their office apart from others and better serve their patients, one concept that often comes up is patient engagement. Simply put, this entails encouraging patients to get more involved in their own healthcare over their lifetime. So, why is patient engagement important, and how can you try […]
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What is Value-Based Medicine?
Value-based medicine is a system in which medical providers get paid based on patient outcomes. Essentially, the healthier patients are when they leave the hospital or doctor’s office, the more compensation those providers may get. The value-based medicine model provides an incentive for doctors to focus on the quality of care over the number of […]
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Why EHR Integration Is Crucial for Digital Health Innovation
EHR integration consolidates your data in one place. From legacy systems to clinical data shared by other providers, EHR integration helps you get a complete picture of your patients’ health. Digital health tools are only as good as the data they assess. Machine learning and predictive analytics tools hold promise for improving diagnosis and treatment. But such tools require […]
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9 NextGen EHR Tips and Tricks
Your EHR should work for your practice, not the other way around. These NextGen EHR tips and tricks can help you improve the usability of your EHR, minimizing user and physician burnout while making your practice more efficient. Here are nine NextGen EHR tips and tricks to help you get more out of your NextGen system. NextGen […]
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Overcoming the Challenges for Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines
Now is a critical time for healthcare organizations to have the EHR integration necessary with public health groups to capture and report required patient immunization data. Scientists have produced vaccines for COVID-19 in record time. While healthcare professionals are working to slow the spread of the deadly pandemic, the federal government is dealing with an […]
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4 Benefits of Implementing an EHR System
There are many benefits to implementing an EHR system. The benefits of EHRs can help you improve patient care while simplifying administrative tasks, saving you time and money. In today’s health care market, implementing an EHR system is critical to staying competitive. EHRs are more than a replacement for paper medical records. An EHR system can help […]
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Upgrade to NextGen 6.2021.1 For New Interoperability Features
The NextGen Enterprise Spring ’21 release, version 6.2021.1, includes exciting new NextGen software features and functionality. With this upgrade, your practice can access tools to help you comply with the 21st Century Cures Act and improve interoperability. Plus, the NextGen Patient Experience Platform (PxP) will help you simplify and improve the patient experience. Here is […]
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What Physicians Should Know About Giving the COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Updates COVID-19 vaccinations have ramped up to over 3,000,000 per day with a goal to have all Americans eligible for a vaccine by May 1. By July 4, people may be able to gather in small groups for a celebration. Fireworks have never sounded so good! Currently, Americans can receive either Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & […]
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The Essential EHR Data Points You Should Be Tracking
Your medical practice probably relies heavily on your EHR system. The days of an actual paper trail seem like a thing of the past. But even though you are using your EHR, you may not be using it to its full capacity. Consider if your EHR is providing maximum benefits or if you are neglecting […]