The following excerpt is from and article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Jessica Davis. ---------------- With the market for electronic health records predicted to be worth about $35.2 billion by 2019, the steady rise of data has increased the need to strengthen the software to make data more accessible, reduce errors and increase the ease of use.

Implementing a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) can be overwhelming. And, finding the ideal solution for your practice may seem like you are searching for the golden needle in a haystack with hundreds of options on the market. Along with vetting service providers and software solutions, you'll want to thoughtfully consider how implementation will impact your practice. Preparing for implementation is essential for a successful, non-disruptive transition. Here are a few tips to help you make the process smooth.

Adding electronic health record (EHR) systems, dashboards and electronic data warehouses to a healthcare practice enables administrators and managing physicians to modernize their service delivery model and work toward high-quality continuity of care.

When concept designers first starting talking about creating an intelligent cloud-based electronic health record (ICEHR) they envisioned a system that had the potential to dramatically transform health care delivery. An aging population coupled with rapidly escalating healthcare costs threatened to bankrupt our nation's medical infrastructure unless innovative solutions could be developed, tested and deployed to enable improvement throughout the system.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. -------------------- “If you’re bringing in a certain amount of revenue, you can’t have expenses that exceed that revenue. It seems very basic but people don’t look at it that way.” Money may be the root of all evil, but it is also the root of the healthcare industry.

Electronic health records (EHRs) are just digital versions of paper records. They have the potential to transform clinical settings and improve quality of care. Here are six ways that EHR systems help medical teams deliver high-quality care to their patients for better outcomes.

In 2001 the majority of physicians (82%) still used paper files and color-coded charts to document patient encounters and maintain individual health records. By 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 80% of office-based physicians used at least basic electronic health record (EHR) systems. Adoption continues to increase as physicians strive to meet federal mandates requiring more extensive outcome reporting and reimbursement schedules shift toward a value-based payment system. Practice administrators who have not already converted paper-based records to digital files must decide whether to add a cloud-based EHR system or invest in traditional EHR technology. While both record systems have pros and cons associated with the conversion, there are a few key differences.

Before electronic health records (EHRs) appeared on the scene physicians and other medical providers relied on paper-based health files to track and document consumer health. The evolution from paper-based systems to traditional electronic systems and finally to cloud-based health IT platforms transformed the way patients access health care and manage their health. Below are some of the key changes the health care industry has seen in the past few decades the United States.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was writtern by Jacqueline DiChiara. ----------------------- In order to stay above water, healthcare providers must develop tactics to adequately manage risk, maintain strong ROI levels, and assess weaknesses. Value over volume is the name of the revenue cycle game, with the reimbursement concept of “less is more” taking precedence. With the transition to value-based care underway, here are some top collected strategies for healthcare providers to consider.

An ideal Behavioral Health Practice electronic health record (EHR) system helps psychiatrists, counselors and psychologists manage their scheduling, chart notes and billing processes efficiently within a safe, secure environment that protects patient privacy and improves internal productivity. There are myriad ways that installing a practice specific system benefits providers and patients. Here are three signs your mental health organization needs a Behavioral Health EHR.