EMR/EHR

Electronic medical records (EMR) are a digital version of a patient’s chart that store their personal information, medical history and links to prior exams, texts and reports. The goal of these systems is to enable immediate access to the patient's data electronically, rather than needing to request paper file folders that might be stored in fragment files at numerous locations where a patient is seen or treated. EMRs (also called electronic health records, or EHR) improve clinician and health system efficiency by making all this data immediately available. This helps reduce repeat tests, repeat prescriptions and repeat imaging exams because reports, imaging or other patient data is not not immediately available. 

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OIG: Report follows up on audit on EHR link to Medicare fraud and abuse

In its semi-annual report, the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General addressed whether use of EHRs leads to Medicare fraud and abuse.

Greenway Health Introduces Entrada to Its Online Marketplace as Certified Partner for Mobile Dictation

Nashville, TN, June 03, 2014--Entrada, a leading provider of integrated mobile solutions that improve healthcare efficiencies and outcomes, announced it has joined Greenway Health’s online marketplace of value-added partners for users of the Greenway PrimeSUITE integrated electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) solution.

Survey: Providers dissatisfied with EHRs but planning HIT investments

Providers nationwide expect increased investments in health IT and telecommunications solutions and modern clinical equipment, according to a new survey from payer Premier, a Charlotte, N.C.-based firm dedicated to transforming the healthcare system.

Physicians Interactive eCoupon Launched within Greenway PrimeSUITE EHR

READING, Mass., June 2, 2014-- Physicians Interactive (PI), the leading provider of online and mobile clinical resources and solutions for healthcare professionals (HCPs), today announced that its eCoupon™ automated voucher and coupon distribution solution is now available within the latest version of Greenway Health's PrimeSUITE electronic health record (EHR) system. Greenway is a leading provider of ambulatory information solutions, including fully integrated EHRs.

CEO resigns following troubled EHR implementation

A Georgia hospital CEO and president has stepped down amid reports of a botched EHR implementation.

Patients expect EHRs but don't trust the technology

Most patients expect hospitals to use EHRs but only about half said they believe the technology is secure.

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Study: MU Stage 1 impacts adoption sequence of EHR functions

Stage 1 Meaningful Use likely is impacting how hospitals sequence EHR adoption, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.

DrFirst, Imprivata and Forward Advantage Partner to Enable Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances for MEDITECH Users

Dallas, TX, May 28, 2014 -- DrFirst, Imprivata® and Forward Advantage today announced a partnership to enable electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) for users of MEDITECH Client/Server and MAGIC/OSAL EMR platforms. The joint solution integrates leading technologies from DrFirst and Imprivata to allow providers to efficiently and securely prescribe controlled substances electronically.

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