New Ways an EMR Simplifies All Aspects of Patient Management According to a Physical Therapist and Marketing Expert
Denville, NJ (PRWEB) August 28, 2013 -- “An electronic medical record (EMR) will impact every area of your practice. It’s going to make your clinic more efficient, productive and profitable,” said Chhoda.
An integrated EMR manages all facets of a patient’s care. Treatment and pertinent information are easily and efficiently conducted. The software system allows therapists to obtain a client’s status at a glance and maintain contact with patients through multiple methods. Chhoda noted that an EMR provides a complete snapshot of a patient’s status, allowing clinicians to address client needs better and institute a course of treatment quicker.
Chhoda named the following benefits of an EMR for simplifying and managing patient care for continuity.
• Diagnosis history
• A complete record of x-rays, lab work and tests
• Immunization records
• Live, instant updates by multiple providers
• Collaboration with other healthcare providers
• Online prescriptions, refills and medication history
• Online patient forms, scheduling and appointments
• Online physical therapy billing and self-pay options
• Instant referrals
• Scan, digitize and import paper records into the EMR system in multiple formats
• Secure, HIPAA-compliant communications via email, phone, and voice and text messaging
Today’s patient typically has at least two healthcare providers they see on a regular basis, and with the number of specializations in each field, patients may see four or more providers. An EMR can be accessed by multiple healthcare professionals and instantly updated by each for the most accurate data possible. The instant availability of information allows therapists to evaluate prior procedures and ascertain the efficacy of each. Clinicians can then develop new and innovative treatments for their clients.
This new information by Chhoda provides physical therapy practices with compelling reasons for implementing an integrated EMR. The physical therapy software systems simplify the patient management process and extend to all aspects of a practice, providing continuity of care in the clinic and with other providers.
Chhoda’s office can be reached by phone at 201-535-4475. For more information, visit the website http://www.emrnews.com.
ABOUT NITIN CHHODA
Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and an entrepreneur. He is the author of "Physical Therapy Marketing For The New Economy" and “Marketing for Physical Therapy Clinics” and is a prolific speaker, writer and creator of products and systems to streamline medical billing and coding, electronic medical records, health care practice management and marketing to increase referrals. He has been featured in numerous industry magazines, major radio and broadcast media, and is the founder of Referral Ignition training systems and the annual Private Practice Summit. Chhoda speaks extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. He is also the creator of the Therapy Newsletter and Clinical Contact, both web-based services to help private practices improve communication with patients, delivery better quality of care and boost patient retention.
Nitin Chhoda, EMR News, http://www.nitin360.com, +1 (201) 535-4475, [email protected]
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