EMR (electronic medical records) is a digitized patient chart. EHR (electronic health records) houses a patient’s medical records on a computer. The advantages of EMR and EHR software benefits rehab providers and patients.
Eliminates Repetition
Recording medical records on paper can require multiple pages containing the same information. For providers, this repetition increases labor costs and increases mistakes. These aforementioned mistakes on paper records can impede the effectiveness of a patient’s treatment.
Access to Patient Information
Being able to track a patient’s patterns of behavior is essential to the rehab process. EMR and EHR software keep a patient’s records organized. The patient’s behavioral history is easily accessible for analysis by counselors. The information contained in electronic records can be used to formulate a treatment plan.
Medication Management
Digitized medical records help providers and pharmacists manage patients’ medications. The software will red flag meds that negatively interact with each other promoting patient safety.
Billing
EMR/EHR software can be tailored to the unique needs of rehab providers. Simplified billing frees up staff for other functions. Invoices are created and past due accounts are tracked automatically. Patients are given multiple payment method options.
Measured Outcomes
For reimbursement purposes, health insurance providers want patient outcomes tracked. A study by the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) found a correlation between measuring outcomes and positive treatment outcomes. EMR/EHR software measures treatment outcomes too.
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AZZLY Rize provides EMR and EHR software systems to addiction and mental health facilities of all sizes.
