Allscripts HealthMatics EHR (http://www.allscripts.com ) is a versatile solution for small and mid-sized physician practices who want to improve their clinical and administrative processes. This application is a customizable and easy-to-use solution for handling all your Electronic Health Record needs, whether you have a family practice or are a multi-specialty facility.
In Use
The HealthMatics EHR is a multi-module system which handles all major specialties in one application. It has a built in knowledge base for each specialty, and each physician in the practice can create specific assessment, plan, and physical exam templates. Besides giving you the tools to handle all aspects of electronic health records, it can easily generate professional and complete consult letters with its Output Manager function.
The HealthMatics EHR has multi-user capabilities and is very easy to use. The screens and menus are designed to be used by anyone, and are self-explanatory. One great feature is that this software is customizable for each physician, no matter their specialty.
Technology employed
Allscripts provides on site consultation and setup. They will work with you to purchase and install the system in your medical practice. They work with all major vendors such as; Dell, Fujiitsu, Hewlett Packard and Cisco Systems. They can provide you with any hardware needed, and can even make your setup wireless. The software is web-based and can be accessed remotely.
Ease of use, configuration, and deployment
HealthMatics is easy to use and is accessible both within the office and remotely. This system will work with your current practice management and LIS systems. The entire system is set up and installed in you medical practice, and on site training is also given to ensure you can operate your application seamlessly. The software itself is very user friendly and has many time-saving tools and functions.
Recap
Allscripts HealthMatics is a solution to handling all of your electronic health records needs. The system is easy to customize and works for both primary care and specialty practices. It has a comprehensive knowledge base on 16 specialties which can be used by all users. This system will help you improve workflow and staff communication and will streamline your small to mid-size practices’ electronic health records. Since each individual practice has different requirements and needs, pricing varies depending on hardware and licensing.
Advantages
- User friendly, excellent design
- Quality customer support system
- Built in knowledge bases for specialties
- Multi-functional with helpful tools
Disadvantages
- Additional Add-ons may boost the cost of the system
My Opinion
The HealthMatics system is well thought out and offers the best design for ease of use I’ve seen so far. The customer support and specialty knowledge bases are exceptional. This entire application has a nice layout with many built-in tools to save you time. This is the perfect solution for multi- specialty physicians and primary care practices.
