Electronic Health Record Software

Electronic health record software is a critical component of transitioning to electronic health records (EHR or EMR) for any medical practice. While electronic health records offer many benefits, a practice requires quality software to capture, search and retrieve data in electronic records. The right electronic medical software can put patient data at the practitioner's fingertips, simplify billing, streamline administration, and allow patients to access their own medical records.

To encourage adoption of electronic health record software and technology, the federal government has offered financial incentives to practitioners who can demonstrate Meaningful Use of electronic health record technology. Eligible practices must be able to meet 20 of a possible 25 Meaningful Use objectives using certified EHR-compliant electronic medical record software, making the choice of the right software package from an EMR vendor even more critical.

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Web based electronic health record software may be most helpful for the smaller practice.

While the smaller medical practice can benefit as much from the use of electronic health records as larger practices and hospitals, the cost of implementing electronic health record software is often cost-prohibitive. Many software packages are expensive to purchase and require resources to install and maintain, making them impracticable for the independent clinician or the smaller practice. For these practitioners, a Web based solution may be the key to taking advantage of benefits of electronic health records. With a Web based solution that is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, there is no upfront cost for purchase or installation of software. Offering a predictable monthly subscription with no worries about maintaining software or managing upgrades, Web based electronic health record software is an affordable solution for the smaller medical practice.

Centricity Advance delivers comprehensive electronic health record software.

GE Healthcare's Centricity Advance is a leading web based electronic health record solution that is designed expressly for the smaller practice. Combining electronic medical record management with practice management tools and a patient portal, Centricity Advance is a comprehensive software solution that lets you:

• Use electronic health records – capture data quickly using easy-to-use forms and tools, search and retrieve information easily and put patient information into the physician's workflow to help improve care, care coordination, preventative care and patient communication.
• Streamline practice administration – Centricity Advance helps simplify administrative tasks, enhance billing accuracy and improve revenue cycle management to create a more efficient, productive and profitable medical practice.
• Give patients better access – a patient portal allows patients to log in to schedule appointments, request a refill on their prescriptions, communicate securely online and view their health record or lab results.
• Qualify for financial incentives – Centricity Advance is one of the few EMR solutions designed for the smaller practice that has been certified as a Complete EHR, meaning that practitioners may use it to help demonstrate meaningful use.

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