Computerized Medical Record
A computerized medical record, also known as electronic medical record (EMR), is a computer-based record of an individual's medical history. It should not be surprising, given the technological age we're living in, that the trend is leaning more and more toward medical practices keeping a computerized medical record of their patients' health history rather than a paper record.
Physicians, hospitals, clinics, and other medical professionals are able to maintain and keep track of these computerized records by using office and billing management software. AdvancedMD® provides the #1 Web-based software for physician office and billing office management whether you have a solo or group practice or operate a third-party billing service.
AdvancedMD EMR Solution
Because AdvancedMD® knows that not every medical practice has the same needs, it offers a variety of solutions for using and maintaining computerized medical records. The Web-based software incorporates basic EMR functions directly into its applications including
- Document scanning and management: Any paper document can be scanned and attached to a computerized medical record for access from anywhere that an authorized user has Internet connectivity.
- Dictation/Transcription module: Allows a practice to manage dictation tapes and transcribed documents. Transcriptionists can create and edit documents, and associate them with patients, while office staff can batch print, review and lock documents.
- Custom data fields: Practices can set up custom online forms for collection of vital signs, labs, prescriptions, etc. right within the patient's computerized medical record.
- Tablet/ PocketPC solution: Remote charge capture in a Tablet or PocketPC lets you use the same device for either AdvancedMD or third-party EMR functions.
Web-Based Software Advantages
One of the most significant advantages of using Web-based software is very similar to one of the advantages of using computerized medical records: you eliminate the needs for excessive physical storage space. AdvancedMD securely stores and backs-up all of your data in their datacenter facility so that you don't have to worry about expensive equipment like servers and backup tapes. Some estimate using Web-based software instead of traditional software saves you up to 75% in total costs.
