Even if \u00a0Meaningful Use incentives do not drive your practice to adopt a new EHR, consider upgrading for patient satisfaction and engagement.<\/p>\n
Increased productivity, reduced costs, better care coordination \u2013 you probably know many of the EHR benefits from the provider perspective. But what\u2019s really in it for your patients?<\/p>\n
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Modern electronic health records offer multiple advantages for your patients. Reasons they love a medical practice with an EHR include:<\/p>\n
Although your patients might not know much about\u00a0EHR Software, they\u2019ll see the kind of technology your practice uses during their visit. Even the less tech-savvy will likely appreciate how electronic health records can improve their care. Plus your practice will look more up-to-date if they see you using a modern EHR system. In other words, if your practice doesn\u2019t join the healthcare IT movement, you run the risk of appearing behind the times.<\/p>\n
An online portal offers patients an easy and convenient way to connect with your practice. Patient engagement in their health and wellness is growing rapidly thanks to EHRs, \u00a0mobile health apps, medical websites and social media. Modern EHRs make it easier for patients to actively participate in decisions about their treatment plans, disease management and preventive care. In addition, before a patient had to ask for a printout when they wanted to check their doctor\u2019s visit notes. EHRs with an integrated patient portal makes accessing this data easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n
Chances are you aren\u2019t the only doctor most of your patients see. Many patients visit a primary care doctor plus one or more specialists, such as a cardiologist, dermatologist, or gynecologist. Efficient care coordination and seamless sharing of medical records make the treatment safer and easier for patients. Safe, secure sharing of patient information through modern EHR technology can yield more complete patient histories, cut medical errors and decrease duplicate or unnecessary tests.<\/p>\n
Amanda Guerrero contributed to this post.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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