Electronic Practice Management and Software Reviews

Electronic Practice Management requires the implementation of Electronic Document Management and Electronic Medical Records, or EMR, into a wider scheme of integrated practice management software. 

Because of the volume of government compliance and insurance compliance reporting demanded of any medical group or facility, EPM and EDM and EMR are  rapidly becoming  necessities rather than an options in running a profitable practice.

Features to look for include:

• Total patient charting
• Document imaging   

They make managing a patient's medical history much easier for a physicians, hospitals, and managed care organizations. The EMR can save a physician time because it provides quick access and transferability to a patients medical history. It also streamlines tremendously the amount of paper, filing, and note taking faced by most physicians, hospitals, and their business staffs.

By providing an accurate documentation and a single source of information, EMRs can truly improve the quality of patient care.

There are many issues to consider when buying Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software: How easy – or difficult – is it to use? How does the product interface with your other sources of data and medical practice management programs? How well does the program protect patient privacy? Is it HIPAA compliant? How does it integrate with Palm Pilots and other mobile data sources? How isthe product licensed – by computer, by group license? What kind of support and training does the company provide? Can the system be customized to fit your specialty and your needs?

Free Medical Software Selection Kit Kit Includes: Personalized advice from from Sheldon Needle, President CTS, based on your budget and priorities Detailed Reviews of Top Picks Side-by-Side Comparison Ratings for Over 850 Key Features Vendor Directory, Product Pricing, and More How to Choose Medical Office Management Software For more than 20 years, CTS has been helping physicians and office managers make smart technology decisions. Now, in conjunction with our software screening and referral service, you can access detailed medical office management software evaluations, comparison charts, and other tools for FREE when you download our Medical Software Selection Kit.

Medical Software Vendors: A4 Health Systems AdvancedMD Altapoint - MEDiSource EHS CareRevolution Emdeon Intergy®Practice Services e-MDs GE Centricity Physician Office JMJ Technologies Encounter Pro MICROSYS Computing MicroMD MPM Billing Software NDCMedisoft NextGen Healthcare Practice Partner PRAXIS EMR Softaid

Applications Covered: Appointment Scheduling Account Patient Info Clinical Documentation and Tracking Clinical Lab and Test Results Electronic Document Management Electronic Health Record (EHR) Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Electronic Practice Management Hospital Tracking Managed Care Medical Billing and Claims Medical Case Management Medical Software Interfaces Prescription Drug Tracking Reporting