Even with all the talk about incentives and mandates, many are still wondering why they need an EHR system. Here are just a few of the obvious reasons.
• Improved Coding - With better documentation tools, your coding will be more accurate, leading to better reimbursements.
• Storage - Keeping paper charts on-site takes up too much space and keeping them off-site takes up too much of your money.
• e-Prescribing - Did you know that, on average, your staff spends 10 minutes handling prescription refill calls alone? How many of these calls are they taking each day?
• Malpractice Premiums - Some insurance carriers offer discounts to those providers using EHR.
• No More Chart Pulls - This one speaks for itself. :)
If you wait until you are forced to implement an Electronic Health Records system, chances are that you'll end up with one that is not a good fit for your practice or specialty. Start looking now and remember to look only at those that are CCHIT certified.
It's not a question of "if", it's a question of "when".
• Improved Coding - With better documentation tools, your coding will be more accurate, leading to better reimbursements.• Storage - Keeping paper charts on-site takes up too much space and keeping them off-site takes up too much of your money.
• e-Prescribing - Did you know that, on average, your staff spends 10 minutes handling prescription refill calls alone? How many of these calls are they taking each day?
• Malpractice Premiums - Some insurance carriers offer discounts to those providers using EHR.
• No More Chart Pulls - This one speaks for itself. :)
If you wait until you are forced to implement an Electronic Health Records system, chances are that you'll end up with one that is not a good fit for your practice or specialty. Start looking now and remember to look only at those that are CCHIT certified.
It's not a question of "if", it's a question of "when".
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