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EHR documentation burdens increasing with virtual care expansion, says study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

WHY IT MATTERS The study proposed that if telemedicine expansion indicates physicians spending more overall time in EHRs, health systems and policymakers may need to alter productivity expectations and their reimbursement policies. They found that physician time spent working in the EHR during patient scheduled hours increased from 4.53

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Zoom announces new integration with Cerner EHR

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The initiative, which is currently available to beta customers , is aimed at facilitating easier access to telehealth from within Cerner's EHR. Cerner users at hospitals, health systems, physician offices and clinics will be able to launch secure Zoom visits directly within EHR workflows, the companies say. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Meet Alexandra Ricciardiello – OCP Analyst

Optimum Healthcare IT

Continue reading Meet Alexandra Ricciardiello – OCP Analyst at Optimum Healthcare IT. Read Time: 4 min CareerPath-graduate Alexandra Ricciardiello shares her journey to becoming a NOC Administrator and her passion for healthcare IT.

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Osmind EHR integrates Zoom for psychiatry telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Within the Osmind EHR, clinicians can access a suite of digital tools to meet high-patient demand, like progress monitoring and journaling tools. Other EHR vendors, including Oracle Cerner and Epic , have already integrated Zoom with their platforms. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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Telehealth, properly integrated with EHRs, can boost cancer care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Having this kind of tool built into the clinicians' workflow by being embedded within the EHR is another level of convenience that is becoming table stakes at this stage." These tools aim to minimize clinician burden, reduce their time spent within the EHR, and answer patients after hours.

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These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Healthcare IT Today

This familiar scene exemplifies the unnecessary burdens traditional EHRs have placed on providers, patients, and the overall healthcare system. As a former ER physician and current digital health professional, I’ve dealt with these challenges firsthand—and see the enormous potential EHRs hold to change care experiences for the better.

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Meet Paige Bonin – BI Developer

Optimum Healthcare IT

Continue reading Meet Paige Bonin – BI Developer at Optimum Healthcare IT. CareerPath-graduate Paige Bonin shares her journey to becoming a BI Analyst and her passion for healthcare IT.