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TOP 4 BENEFITS EHR SOFTWARE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED PRACTICES

Derek Seymour • March 3, 2020

From the very first day you implement EHR software, you’ll let out a sigh of relief once you realize its amazing potential and how it can transform your practice. You may experience some minor drawbacks along the way, but these are nothing compared to the many benefits you’ll achieve.

Below are some of the benefits healthcare facilities acquire from the use of EHR Software:

1. LESS CLUTTER

With EHR software, you no longer have to worry about dealing with heaps of paperwork. EHR software takes care of all the paperwork for you in real-time. Eventually, all the clutter that was consuming your space becomes a thing of the past.

2. FEWER ERRORS

Maybe you’ve heard of a particular incident where the doctor had a mistype, misunderstood, or otherwise forgot a crucial piece of health data. EHR software is specifically tailored to help you avoid these mistakes. EHR systems support artificial intelligence, which sifts through and analyzes massive patient care data to ensure there’s no sign of errors and every information is accurate.

Some of the data analyzed include laboratory and diagnoses tests, current and past prescriptions, medical procedures, and foods a patient should avoid when taking certain medications. As a consequence, healthcare providers find it easier to access a patient’s complete health information and have their health problems addressed in less time.

3. BETTER PATIENT CARE

Among the top benefits of using EHR software is its ability to provide optimum patient care. The easy and fast access to a patient’s complete records puts an end to the boring follow-ups of the same paperwork at the doctor’s office. Each staff can view which diagnostic tests a patient has had, along with the treatments they’re taking in real-time. As a result, you get improved patient outcomes and better patient care.

4. GET EVERYONE ON THE SAME PAGE

As your practice grows and as you employ more staff, it can be overwhelming to keep everyone on the same page and working towards a common goal. EHR software allows for effective coordination among providers, which results in more accurate diagnoses and better overall patient care. Eventually, everybody also finds it easy to keep up with the goals put in place by the practice.

As you can see, there are many ways your healthcare facility and its staff could benefit from the use of electronic health records software. The fun part about this is the fact that it would only take a few days to notice a striking difference. To learn more about how your medical practice could benefit from EHR software, contact EHR1 today!

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