Electronic Medical Records
Many medical practices have some form of electronic medical billing, whether the system is in-house or out-sourced is a question that each practice manager needs to address. Another question is whether to go with an independent client/server approach or to use a web-based system.
There are advantages and disadvantages to these various approaches and Physician Services Incorporated (PSI) is prepared to help you decide the best course of action.
Practically all of the software used has some "practice management" component that provides management reports on collections and relates individual patient records to billing requirements. This can all be done without stepping into a full scale "Electronic Medical Records" (EMR) program. However, there is pressure at the federal level, as well as financial incentives, for doctors to automate medical records.
Whether you call it EMR or electronic health records (EHR), the issue is the same, "Will this technology help me improve patient care?" Immediately following this important question, we often hear concerns about cost and training.
Our experience with this evolving technology tells us that there is no single answer that is suitable to every practice. The key question is how you can use technology as a lever to improve both patient care and improve the profitability of your business?
When it comes to investing in a more comprehensive approach to patient care many questions need to be addressed. When the cost of using technology and staff can be shifted out of the office, the promise of savings and increased revenue are easy to see, but there is always the question of security and control.
A low cost and effective and secure approach is offered by Practice Fusion, a web based EMR, with whom we have partnered. Standard medical history, charting and prescribing functions are easily tailored to suit your practice, and it's free.
Simplify your healthcare business with the fastest growing web based health records management system integrated with Kareo’s billing system.