Medical Records Management

Electronic medical records (EMR) are steadily gaining acceptance as the standard for patient records among physicians in the U.S. More than 50 percent of doctors now report that they use some form of EMR in their practiceⁱ. To reap the benefits of EMR, a practice requires an effective electronic medical records management solution that simplifies input, search, retrieval and management of patient records. While a large number of medical records management programs are available today, many are not suitable for the smaller practice or independent physician. Whether they require a large capital investment upfront or are complex enough to require the ongoing assistance of an IT team, these solutions are impractical for smaller medical practices that typically lack both financial and IT resources. For these practices, a web based medical records management system offers a practical solution.

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Web based medical records management software delivers greater value.

A web based medical record system makes advanced EMR management software available online, rather than requiring the purchase of software to be installed at the practice. Using a computer, physicians can access EMR electronic medical record data from the office, the hospital or a remote location. The only cost to the medical practice is an affordable and predictable monthly subscription fee. Maintenance and upgrades are handled by EMR vendors, rather than the practice, and because data resides on servers at a highly secure data center rather than on servers within their practice, patient records are far more secure and protected.

Centricity Advance: electronic records, medical practice management and a patient portal.

Centricity Advance is an online EMR and medical records management solution developed by GE Healthcare for the smaller medical practice. Combining EMR support with medical office software and a patient self-service portal, Centricity Advance enables the smaller practice to:

• Enhance the quality of care with the help of an innovative medical records management system that puts patient data, medical literature and drug interaction information at the physician's fingertips during the decision-making process.
• Operate more efficiently by capturing patient information more quickly, managing records more easily, automating routine tasks and streamlining management operations.
• Manage cash flow and the revenue cycle more effectively with web based medical billing software that helps speed payments with electronic transactions, improve the accuracy of claims submissions, track co-pays more effectively and gain a more thorough picture of practice finances.
• Give patients the keys to their own healthcare by offering online access to their medical records and lab reports, as well as the ability to login to request refills, schedule appointments and communicate with the practice.

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ⁱU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "Electronic Medical Record/Electronic Health Record Use by Office-based Physicians: United States, 2008 and Preliminary 2009" http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/emr_ehr/emr_ehr.htm