To encourage medical providers to use electronic health record (EHR) systems, the U.S. government has linked their use to Medicare reimbursement, with penalties taking effect in 2024 for providers not using the technology. But avoiding penalties is not the most compelling reason to use an EHR. The greatest benefits of EHR systems are an improved patient experience and a more profitable practice.
The technology behind electronic health records has come a long way since the systems became mainstream back in 2009. As your practice grows and changes, you might find your EHR struggling to keep up. Or maybe you’ve been dealing with an EHR that never really met your needs. If you settled years ago for a “good enough” EHR, it’s time to take a fresh look at migrating to a system that will grow with you as your practice evolves.
The right EHR is your fast pass to an efficient, scalable practice that delivers outstanding, engaging patient care. Since the U.S. government’s EHR mandate was passed in 2016, there’s been a proliferation of tools on the market. Unfortunately, not every tool serves every kind of practice equally well. The wrong EHR can be frustrating and difficult to use, defeating the entire purpose. Avoid frustration by carefully assessing your options and choosing the right system for your needs.
Implementing electronic health records is an exciting step for your medical practice. EHRs unlock tremendous advantages for you and your patients – better patient outcomes, increased revenue, and more efficiency, to name just a few.
It is estimated that every day the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day.1 Some decisions are big. Others are small and almost done subconsciously or out of habit. The decision to have cosmetic surgery or LASIK is a big one and can have life-changing outcomes. It’s important for practices to understand that all along a patient’s journey with you and your team, they are making decisions. So, how can you help them decide they want to move forward with the treatment, procedure, or surgery and want you to help them?
Some say EMR. Some say EHR. Is this a “po-tay-to, po-tah-to” situation, or is there really a difference?
From the moment you engage with Nextech throughout your entire customer journey, we are deeply committed to your success. As part of our efforts to help your practice truly thrive, we provide comprehensive and continual training. Nextech is the only solution on the market that has a proven role-based, user certification process for EHR/PM software. When you complete a course on Nextech Academy, you earn credentials in the form of a badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile. Badges are issued through digital credential provider Credly. After completing a course and earning a badge, check your inbox for an email from Credly to accept your new certification.
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