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ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS FOR SOLO PRACTICES

Derek Seymour • Aug 01, 2019

Solo practices may think implementing an electronic health record system (EHR) is costly, confusing, and requires IT expertise; however, the best EHRs for solo practices are user-friendly and time-saving. Solo practices can benefit from EHR systems just as the larger practices do.

HOW EHR SYSTEMS WORK

EHR systems are basically digital copies of paper charts which contain patient medical information including medical history, diagnoses, medications, and test results to name a few. EHR systems are made to share information at the point of care with other health care providers by providing treatment plans, immunization records, and allergies. They allow access to tools to help make decisions about patients’ care while automating the health care providers workflow. EHR systems are intended to contain information from all health providers involved in the patient’s care.

BEST EHR FOR SOLO PRACTICES

The best EHR for solo practices are user-friendly and offer helpful tools/features that allow healthcare professionals get the job done with ease. EHR1 is an EHR system designed specifically for small and solo practices with an easy to use design it assists with scheduling, charting, and electronic prescribing. EHR1 is compatible with mobile devices with features such as document templates, patient portal, and a dashboard for appointments. EHR1 offers a free trial and is cloud-based making it a great option for solo practices.

BENEFITS OF EHR FOR SOLO PRACTICES

Benefits of EHR systems to solo practices include allowing doctors to spend more time with patients improving patient satisfaction. Solo practices have a smaller staff than their larger competitors and EHR systems mean health care providers do not spend as much time doing administrative work. Solo practices can provide a better experience for their patients, appointment management, and payment collection. The ability to share patient information with other health care providers means patients receive the best care, especially during an emergency.

For any doctor, their patients’ well-being is the most important aspect of their practice, and even solo practices can benefit from EHR systems. Remember, some EHR systems designed for solo practices are user-friendly and support the tools used in solo practices.


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