Most physicians spend time shuttling between clinic and hospital. While on the go they need to keep up with their patient workflow, but it can be tough. Each place has its own system with its own log-ins and protocols.
Time is money in the medical world, and meeting with pharmaceutical reps takes time away from seeing patients. However, if doctors don’t visit with reps, they can’t learn about new products.
Aprima’s software for Practice Administrators offers everything the Practice Administrator needs to keep the practice running smoothly. The features include revenue cycle management, electronic data interchange and credit card processing. Aprima’s electronic data interchange is HIPAA-compliant and it allows practices to submit claims and receive payment quickly and conveniently.
People rely on the internet for almost everything and interacting with their doctor is no exception. Patients expect their physician to have an online presence -- one with a patient portal that makes it possible for them make an appointment at midnight or use their iPhone to request a prescription drug refill while at their child’s soccer game.
With the increased emphasis on connecting with patients outside of the exam room, physicians are looking for a software solution that not only manages their patient records, but lets them connect with their patients as well.
When doctors have questions about patient care, they know that the best source of information is other doctors. However, sometimes it is not possible to consult with a colleague.
Using an electronic prescription service is a way to streamline operations, saving both time and paper. EPrescribe Deluxe by Allscripts is an easy to use Web-based electronic prescription service so there is no software to download or new hardware required.
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), a nonprofit organization, has developed a specific criterion for evaluating electronic health records. It’s a way to know if an electronic health record (EHR) system would actually perform as good as, if not better than, the vendor promised. Call it a sort of Good Housekeeping seal of approval.
Communication and collaboration between physicians ensures patients receive the best care possible, but protecting patient privacy and maintaining HIPAA compliance often hinders how doctors can communicate.
Jeff Merron is a full-time freelance editor, journalist, and copywriter who has written for the New York Times Magazine, ESPN.com, Slate, Byte Magazine, Macworld, Consumers Digest, and many other national publications. He's also a regular contributor to IT Business Insider and 108, a baseball magazine. He has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
