5 Tech Trends in Internal Medicine Internal medicine plays a significant role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. However, the industry-specific challenges such as escalating costs, ICD10 codes, declining reimbursements and the administrative problems are making it increasingly difficult for these practices to survive. As internists look for solutions to overcome these problems, adopting new strategies like implementing emerging technologies or replacing legacy systems help boost their efficiency and profitability. From a vast array of technologies, here are some technology trends which can improve the efficiency and profitability of internal medicine practices. 1. Shifting to Cloud Computing Many medical practices are looking for economical healthcare IT solutions such as electronic health records (EHRs), practice management systems and others. Many healthcare providers are now adopting cloud-based services due to their relative affordability and accessibility. Cloud-based software don't involve costs associated with client-server systems. They provide automatic updates that are usually free and integrate seamlessly with other related systems. Cloud-based solutions can easily be accessed from anywhere. These software can potentially increase the productivity and accessibility while decreasing operating costs. 2. Switching to Integrated EHR & Practice Management Systems Internists spend over 15 hours weekly on administrative tasks and paperwork. As a result, it's even more important for them to maximize efficiency. As a stand-alone system both, the practice management and EHR systems deliver efficiency. However, when these systems are integrated their benefits multiply. Users will no longer need to enter the same data in two separate systems. Integrated systems link smoothly so the information entered in one reflects in the other. This results in more efficiency and accuracy. Adopting an integrated system doesn't require developing an interface between different systems, thereby making it a more cost-effective choice.
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