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.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Revcycleintelligence.com. It was written by Jacqueline DiChiara. “All doctors have to do is type in the diagnoses with our EHR. Maybe it might take a little bit longer for them to pick the right, specific code, but ... EHRs were really our saving grace.” Did Electronic Health Records (EHRs) save the healthcare industry from massive post-ICD-10 implementation claims denial?

Modernizing a thriving dermatology practice with patient-centric processes and services demands best-in-class technology that supports best practices throughout your organization. Selecting an electronic medical record (EHR) with flexibility to personalize forms and generate reports based on your needs is critical. Finding a best-fit EHR solution, one that is compatible with the unique needs of dermatologists, will position your team to reach your financial and patient outcome goals. These five tips will help you find a system that will grow with your practice and serve all stakeholders well.

Reducing patient file errors and omissions, duplication of tasks and problems with miscommunication among patients and medical teams improves productivity and enables positive patient outcomes. Paper-Based medical records may be slowing down your practice.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Healthcare IT News. It was written by Tim Cannon. Successful electronic health record implementation or transition hinges on the right IT team. In a previous post, I discussed how you need a messenger, planner, educator, and supporter on your team for a smooth transition.

Web-based easy to use EMR interfaces designed for Nephrology physicians and surgeons allow fast, secure communication with kidney specialists and dialysis centers to improve patient outcomes. Enhanced solutions support internal renal billing and coding and coordination with outsourcing partners. There are myriad benefits of implementing a practice-specific EMR, including the ones listed below.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Nurse.com. When it comes to treating patients with acute myocardial infarction, electronic health records have had a positive impact, despite a few minor drawbacks in implementing the technology, according to a recent report.

The following excerpt is from an article found on Modern Medicine. It was written by Lynda Charters. If you are considering buying a new electronic health record (EHR) system or updating your current one, make sure you spend enough time in the preparatory stage of system selection and vendor selection, says one expert.

Some medical administrators approach EHR implementation the same way one would approach leasing a new car. You do some research online, read a few reviews, compare features and price points. In lieu of the test drive, you request a demo. You may have to demo several systems before you "fall in love with one." But, when you do, you negotiate contract terms, select key customization components and arrange financing. Then, all that's left to do is simply plug in the hardware and software and step into the new world of digital patient files and cloud-based scheduling. Sounds easy. Right?

There is a wide gap between the amount of data being collected by electronic health record (EHR) technology and the number of physicians who access and exploit the data. One problem may be that accessing unstructured data, for example, clinical notes or patient records, is not as easy as accessing structured data.