Electronic Patient Records

Electronic patient records are steadily replacing paper records in medical offices throughout the U.S. Aided by financial incentives from the federal government, a majority of physicians now report using some form of electronic patient records. For the practitioner, electronic records provide easier access to comprehensive patient information, putting at their fingertips data that may include demographics, medical history, lab results, immunization records, current medications and much more. Electronic patient records also have a positive impact on practice management, simplifying many administrative tasks and making billing easier. Believing that electronic patient records can have a dramatic impact on the quality of care and in reducing cost and errors, the federal government is offering financial incentives to practitioners who can demonstrate Meaningful Use of electronic records, in accordance with specific criteria set forth by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

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Smaller practices face bigger challenges when implementing electronic patient records.

While all medical practices can benefit from the use of electronic patient records, the technology to implement and maintain electronic records can prove to be prohibitive for the smaller practice. That's why GE Healthcare has introduced Centricity Advance, a Web based electronic medical software solution that combines functionality for electronic patient records, practice management tools and a patient portal. As a Web based EMR software solution, Centricity Advance provides a solution that smaller practices can afford, with:

• No large outlays of capital – as a Web based solution, Centricity Advance does not require purchase of expensive software.
• Predictable expenses – costs are covered in one regular low monthly subscription fee.
• Fast implementation – with no software to install and configure, practices can usually transition to electronic patient records within four weeks.
• Easy access – physicians, administrators and patients can connect to the practice's system from anywhere and at any time.

Centricity Advance: an electronic health records, practice management and patient portal solution.

Centricity Advance offers a comprehensive medical office software solution that combines:

• Electronic patient records. Centricity Advance gives you quick access to a wealth of patient and clinical information whenever you need it. You can view patient medical history, current medications, drug allergies, lab results as well as medical literature and drug interaction information. You can also record patient data quickly using a variety of templates, forms and Symptom Bar technology.
• Healthcare practice management software. With embedded workflow and tracking tools, Centricity Advance enables you to streamline management of patient relationships, billing and insurance claims while simultaneously improving productivity and profitability.
• A patient portal. Centricity Advance enables patients to communicate more easily and effectively with your practice. They can log in from anywhere to request refills on prescriptions, schedule appointments, view billing statements, get lab results, view medical records online and communicate securely with their practitioners.

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