Top 5 Trends Electronic Health Records Witnessed in 2016
November 2
2016
Electronic health records and technological advancements have transformed the delivery of health care and the future will see further improvements.
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While medical transcription services continue to be relevant for information integrity in electronic health records (EHRs), there are certain trends that governed EHR systems in 2016. Technological advancements have enhanced provider-patient communication and transformed the delivery of healthcare.
Cloud-based solutions: Cloud-based EHR allows secure, real-time access to records from anywhere, including on mobile devices. This has improved scalability, engagement, and continuity of care. Moreover, as the cost of acquisition associated with a client-server is lower than the client-server solution, cloud-based EHRs is an affordable option. Updates and improvements to software are also easier in the cloud-based approach.
Mobile-friendly EHRs: Cloud-based EHR software has paved the way for mobile access. Physicians want EHR access from mobile devices as it allows them to stay connected all the time. As a result, electronic medical record vendors have updated their interfaces to make EHRs mobile friendly.
EHR patient portals: EHRs with patient portals enable patients to communicate with their healthcare providers. Patients can schedule appointments, request prescription refills and send queries using email. Providers can use the portal to respond to patients more effectively than via telephone and send them clinical summaries and lab results. According to an MM&M report, a 2015 survey revealed that insurance companies want portals to provide patients access to their medical records as well as health guidance and personalized health reminders.
EHR telemedicine integration: Advanced medical software is making healthcare more accessible to patients in remote locations and rural areas. Telemedicine via EHRs is allowing providers to effectively monitor patients in their homes on a routine basis. This has also made healthcare more affordable and user-friendly.
Improved prospects for big data use: Every day, EHRs are flooded with big data, which has enhanced the prospects for data analytics. Providers are seeking to leverage the big data in their EHR systems to improve care quality metrics and patient outcomes. Analytics can help identify patient adherence to medications and readmission risks, and also provide patient satisfaction scores, updates and alerts for early intervention when a patient’s risk level rises.
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EHR security risk assessment: The focus is on devising hacker-proof EHRs. The American Action Forum reported that security hacks of electronic medical records cost the healthcare system $50 billion in 2015. With this looming threat of medical record breach, electronic healthcare manufacturers are striving to provide top-quality security within their software and maintain HIPAA compliance.
EHRs for Meaningful Use are here to stay. Physicians should equip their practices with software that best meets their specific requirements. Customized systems integrated with fast, accurate and secure medical transcription service interface solutions can help physicians improve patient outcomes and workflows.
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