Electronic Health Records For Dummies

Communication is key: Before, during, and after

No one likes to be left in the dark, especially with office changes. So, be vigilant about sharing all the latest EHR developments with colleagues and staff as you move through the assessment, adoption, and implementation processes. From front office staff to physicians, keep everyone in the EHR loop as developments occur.

Show me the benefits!

Some of your EHR communication may involve getting colleagues and office staff on board with the migration to electronic records. The last thing you want is to drag people along grudgingly or to have them think you’re adopting a system just to make sure your extra Medicare payments come through. Here are some EHR benefits to share with your fellow migrators:

Maximize, maximize, maximize. EHR can maximize practice efficiency and reimbursements.

Burn that datebook! EHR provides scheduling functions, including linking to other office systems (for patients with multiple providers), appointment reminders, and patient progress notes.

Stop memorizing codes. Records of patient visits automatically generate a list of billing codes, allowing EHR to submit and manage claims electronically, limiting the need for follow-up.

Add up your extra minutes. EHR reduces time spent searching for charts and missing files.

Everyone type at once! Staff members with approved access can view or modify charts while others do the same. No more waiting for file access. Some systems can alert you when someone else is modifying ...