The Practice EHR Blog

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

Patient portal access is continually increasing, but there is still opportunity for medical practices to play a role in the adoption of these tools, according to a recent ONC data brief.

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Topics: Patient Care, Small Practice, digital age

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

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

According to a new survey by Accenture, more than ever before, patients are getting more serious about using healthcare technology to take on elements of their care. However, the survey also reported patient demands may have outgrown what’s available to them, in some cases. This presents a significant opportunity for physicians. By offering health tech, practices can deliver benefits to patients while differentiating their practice to stay competitive. 

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, New Technology, digital age, Cloud-based EHR

Cloud-based EHRs are becoming a key requirement for medical practices looking for a new electronic health record (EHR) system. According to a Black Book survey, nearly 85 percent of physicians shopping for a new EHR required mobile access from their new system.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, digital age, Cloud-based EHR

 

Learn how Dr. Larka improved practice operations with Practice EHR. Read a snapshot of her success story below or download the full case study here. 

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Topics: Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, Specialty-Specific EHR

In response to the nation’s climbing prescription drug abuse problem, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finalized a rule in 2010, permitting electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS). Today, e-prescribing is legal in all 50 states, and becoming increasingly popular. According to SureScripts’ 2015 National Report, the number of e-prescriptions have doubled since 2012.

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Topics: Integrated EHR, Patient Care, Small Practice

Transitioning to an electronic health record (EHR) can be a daunting task for any healthcare organization, especially for small practices. However, going electronic can also have numerous advantages. Read a snapshot of Cooperative City Chiropractic’s (Coop City Chiro) EHR success story below or download the full case study here. 

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Topics: Patient Care, Small Practice, EHR Solution, Specialty-Specific EHR

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As a physician, your time is extremely valuable. You are constantly busy yet need to provide your patient the care and attention they deserve (and expect). While you understand that enabling meaningful use is paramount, this tends to be easier said than done within the ever-changing, ever-complicated health care spectrum.

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Topics: Patient Care