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How can you say which EHR is Best for you?

by Annie P. SEO



First of all, if you don't know what EHR is, I can explain to you; EHR, also known as Electronic Health Records. Physicians or other providers use EHR to keep records of Patient's medical history. So EHR is the digital version to keep information about a patient's health records, or you can say medical records.


There are lists of Patient's details that are stored in the EHR System; if you want to know, the following are the list of details stored in EHR:


  • Diagnosis

  • Immunization dates

  • Medical history

  • Vitals

  • Medication details

  • Allergies

  • Radiology images

  • Insurance and Claims

  • Laboratory test results

  • Progress notes

  • Tele-visits


EHR provides many functionalities that help you keep your Patient's records accurate, up-to-date, and 24/7 available. EHR also provides functionality to import or export your Patient's details with other providers, laboratories, and organizations.


There are many EHR Vendors (EHR software providers) in the market. Below is the list of popular EHR vendors:


  1. Kareo

  2. Epic

  3. Cerner

  4. AdvancedMD

  5. AthenaHealth


Now, we can discuss brief information about these EHR Vendors:


  1. Kareo:


What is Kareo?


Kareo is at the forefront when it comes to performing remote visits and improving patient health.


With more than 75,000 doctors and healthcare professionals, Kareo has developed a strong niche with 150,000 active users.

Pros :

  • More than 150 customizable models. 

  • The ability to easily integrate its invoicing and practice management solutions. 

  • Fantastic solution for Practice management. 


Cons:

  • You have to pay charges for Kareo; in the past, Kareo was freely available

  • Could use more tips on how to maximize the benefits of the system.


  1. Epic:


What is Epic EHR?


Epic is a cloud-based EHR solution that feeds to several specialties. 


The software is used in various practices, from community hospitals and independent practices to multi-specialty hospital groups and palliative care providers.


Pros :

  • Well known. Large clientele. 

  • Offer hundreds of third-party apps to meet all of your studio's needs. 

  • Host system in the cloud. 

  • It integrates perfectly with the practice management system. 

  • Interoperability! You can exchange records with other health care organizations.


Cons:

  • Reputation for high installation fees.

  • Complex structure compared to other EHR software.


  1. Cerner:

What is Cerner?


Cerner is a cloud-based EHR software system employed by health care organizations of various sizes and specialties to contour their operations and deliver higher healthcare.

It offers charts, documentation, revenue management, and health analysis.


Pros :

  • They are a powerhouse within the trade with status clients.

  • Provides strategic advice for practices that transform into value-based care. 

  • It has tight integration with revenue cycle solutions. 

  • Offer onsite and offsite hosting. 

  • It offers advanced analytics packages that allow customers to use predictive analytics.


Cons:

  • Too many clicks were reported to take action. 

  • Cerner is a very comprehensive solution that can lead to a higher learning curve for users.


  1. AdvancedMD EHR:


What is Advanced EHR?


AdvancedMD is a unified suite of software solutions for mental health, physiotherapy, medical health organizations, and independent medical practices.


Pros :

  • It offers a full range of solutions. 

  • It has a handy "smart dashboard" to display priorities, workflow items, and alerts.

  • AdvancedMD has become a leader in the integration of telemedicine. 

  • Earn a customer referral bonus. 

  • Product advisory group that provides firms with direct access to technicians.


Cons:

  • This could be seen as costly for a small practice.

  •  Offer conferences and training but at a high cost, especially when it comes to travel.


  1. AthenaHealth EHR:


What is AthenaHealth EHR?


AthenaHealth provides health records, revenue cycle, patient relations, and networked care coordination solutions.


Pros :

  • Supportive patient portal. 

  • A myriad of third-party applications have been integrated into Athenahealth and are available in the Athenahealth Marketplace. 

  • Offer practice management solutions with low initial costs.


Cons:

  • Potential problems with the robustness of the Athenahealth accounting system. Thoroughly research what your practice will need if you are considering their billing services.

  • Significant costs for ongoing billing services.


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Sharron Kane Innovator  Online Medical Researcher
EHR provides many functionalities that help you keep your Patient's records accurate, up-to-date, and 24/7 available.
Nov 20th 2021 00:16   
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