The Practice EHR Blog

The electronic health record (EHR) dashboard is an important tool for medical practices. It is often overlooked, but the dashboard provides valuable insights that can benefit your practice in many ways.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Small Practice, EHR Solution

There’s a lot of work that goes into running a medical practice. From scheduling, to phone calls to seeing patients, there’s most likely not a lot of down time. In order for medical practices to operate smoothly, it truly takes a team effort and the right technology.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Small Practice, EHR Solution, digital age, Cloud-based EHR

Laws requiring e-prescribing are gaining momentum nationwide. Many states have already passed mandates on e-prescribing and many others are introducing legislation that will take effect within the next few years.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Patient Care, Small Practice, E-Prescribing

While the patient experience begins long before a patient steps into the examination room, it’s important to make a good impression the moment a patient steps through the doors of your medical practice. Starting off on the right foot during the check-in process can positively impact the patient experience and determine the pace of the patient visit.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Small Practice, EHR Solution

Ordering, sending and receiving labs are an integral part of clinical practice and patient care. Therefore, it’s important for medical practices to look for an EHR with key features that will streamline lab processes:

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, Cloud-based EHR

Practice EHR released Kiosk, an integrated, iPad-friendly, patient check-in system. We are very excited to introduce this new feature to help make your practice more efficient and do what we do best: simplify your workflow. The Practice EHR Kiosk is a win-win for your practice and your patients!

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Small Practice, New Technology, digital age, Practice EHR News, Cloud-based EHR

When patients cancel their appointments at the last minute or don’t show up at all, it leads to lost revenue and a strain on your staff. Patient no shows are costly, and understandably frustrating for medical practices. However, there are a few steps practices can take to help minimize patient no shows. 

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, Cloud-based EHR, Telemedicine

Millennials—the generation of people between the ages of 23 and 38—are the largest generation in U.S. history, surpassing baby boomers by millions. They make up more than one-quarter of the total U.S. population and their decisions will affect every industry, including healthcare.

As a generation that differs from prior generations in critical ways, Millennials are driving major shifts across the healthcare industry. For instance, as the most digital-driven generation they expect innovations to connect with providers in a more convenient, efficient and affordable way.

Healthcare providers who want to plan for the future ahead must consider millennial behaviors and their approach to healthcare. Here are five things you need to know about the millennial patient:

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Small Practice, digital age, Telemedicine

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You don't have to spend big to find an EHR you'll love. With Practice EHR, you'll save without sacrificing functionality with our easy-to-use EHR and practice management solutions.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Small Practice, Specialty-Specific EHR, Practice EHR News, Cloud-based EHR

 

If your practice hasn’t implemented a patient portal, chances are you and your patients are missing out on some convenient features. Patient portals are a necessity for medical practices today, benefiting both the patient and practice overall.

Patient portals can be a primary tool for engaging patients and improving inefficiencies in office workflow, reducing costs and meeting meaningful use requirements. Medical practices who’ve implemented portals are using them effectively to cut down on phone calls and time-consuming scheduling; communicate with patients more efficiently; share patient education/information and cut down on costs while also driving revenue.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Healthcare Office Management, Small Practice, digital age, Cloud-based EHR