EHR SYSTEM Sarah Vagner HTHS 230

Background Information Administrative and billing data Patient demographics Progress notes Vital Signs Medical histories Diagnoses Medications Immunizations dates Lab and test results

Why EHR System is Important Built to share information with healthcare and organizations all contain information from all clinicians involved in patient care. Laboratories Specialists Medical imaging facilities Pharmacies Emergency facilities School and workplace clincs

EHR Advantages VS Disadvanges No bulky paper records to store, manage Easier access to clinical data Effective clinical workflows Fewer medical errors, improved patient safety and stronger support for clinical decision making Computer freezes Doctor focus less on patient Old records have to me manually entered Virus “With proper training there will be less a disadvantage”

Budget Grants Research Fundraisers Endure proper resources are in place EMR System license fee 3,000 training fee of 5,000 Per physician 163,765 Discount of 10% weekly programing and firewall protection

Summary EHR System is expense is enormous you must buy the equipment to record patient charts it is more than paper to file in cabinets but well wort it Training on electronic medical records software adds additional expense in paying people to teach Recording and tracking quality measures, enabling improved physician productivity and success with incentive programs Benefits of EHR can contribute to greater efficiencies amd cost savings, leading to a thriving, more stable bottom line

References https://www.athenahealth.com/knowledge-hub/ehr/advantages (2018) athenahealth, Inc. Athena health https://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-electronic-medical- records.htm (2018)Wise geek clear answers