Author Archives: Julie Clements
Benefits of Cloud-based EHR systems for Medical Practices
Electronic health record (EHR) systems have made it easier for medical practices to store and manage patient information. Outsourcing medical transcription allows physicians and their staff to focus on patient care rather than managing burdensome EHR documentation tasks. There are … Continue reading
Read MoreTop 6 Reasons for Medical Errors in Healthcare
Medical practices have to maintain a record of all relevant patient data to monitor the treatment given and thus reduce the chances of risk and adverse medical events. Accurate medical records are important in a healthcare setting to not just … Continue reading
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Factors That Lead to Physician Burnout?
Table of ContentsMain Causes of Physician BurnoutEHR-related Physician StressStrategies to Combat Physician Burnout Rising levels of burnout among physicians is a critical challenge affecting health systems across the country. In a recent athenahealth survey conducted by Harris Poll, an overwhelming … Continue reading
Read MoreImportance of the “Human Touch” in Creating EHR Documentation
Speech recognition technology (SRT) has been widely adopted in healthcare institutions across the country. It saves time in completing EHR documentation, a task that is shown to cause physician stress and burnout. However, medical transcription services or the “human touch” … Continue reading
Read MoreBest Practices for Amending Electronic Health Record Documentation
Table of ContentsTypes of Corrections made in Medical RecordsBest Practices and Tips for Amending Medical Documentation Electronic health records (EHRs) are designed to provide a legible, comprehensive, and lasting record of a patient’s medical history and treatment. Medical transcription companies … Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic Communication with Patients – Major Ethical Considerations
Today, the widespread adoption of telemedicine is improving the delivery of medical care and patients’ health and well-being. Medical transcription companies help providers document virtual encounters, including information about the visit, the history, review of systems, physician notes or any … Continue reading
Read MoreEHR Documentation Concerns during the Public Health Emergency
Getting the medical record right is necessary to provide optimal patient care, bill for services, and protect against allegations of negligence. Ensuring accurate medical charts has become all the more important during the COVID-19 pandemic, when electronic medical record (EMR) … Continue reading
Read MoreTackling Information Overload in Electronic Health Records
Electronic health records (EHRs) contain a ton of information – from patient demographics, family and medical history, allergies, and administrative and billing data to medications, progress notes, vital signs, diagnoses, immunization dates, radiology records, and lab results. Outsourcing medical transcription … Continue reading
Read MoreHow Technologies Can Improve Medication Adherence
Clear and transparent documentation of medications in patient records is crucial to care, and physicians can rely on EHR-integrated medical transcription services to manage this. The value of the medication process depends on patients taking prescribed medications correctly or medication … Continue reading
Read MoreEHR Systems linked to Physician Burnout but Prove an Asset to Care during the Pandemic
Electronic health record systems or EHRs are designed to provide easy access to patient information such as medical histories, prescriptions, lab reports and physician notes. Medical transcription companies focus on helping physicians ensure accurate EHR documentation, and importantly, help reduce … Continue reading
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