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While the vast majority of medical Specialties transitioning to a Certified EHR are doing so because they qualify for Stimulus Incentives through their Medicare Populations served, why then, are so many Pediatricians transitioning to EMR Software , at perhaps, an even faster rate then those other specialties whom have a big financial incentive from Uncle Sam to do so? Part of the answer can be attributed to the fact that a certain percentage of Pediatricians do qualify for Stimulus Incentives if their practice meets a Medicaid population threshhold, equaling to at least 20% of their Patient population served. The other part of the equation which may best answer this question, can quite simply be attributed to the very nature of the ever 'growing' complexities involved with Pediatrics thus, acting much like a catalyst behind the driving forces in adopting technological evolutionary progress, in managing their patients and providing the best modern medical care possible. After all, over time, as children 'grow', so too does the inherent demand for technology advancement for better, more efficient, and cost effective patient documention, information tracking and assessment, which when added all together, add tangible value to your bottom-line and, patient care.
Thus, in the words of a famous sports-ware maker, Just Do It! And that is exactly what Pediatricians are doing when it comes to adopting well-developed Certified Pediatric EMR Software. This is especially noteworthy because unlike most of the more prevalent Baby Boomer generation specialties, Pediatrics has some pretty unique requirements that not many EMR vendors can satisfy, but there are a select few that do, and needless to say, they are extremely busy.
Here are the Top 11 Certified Pediatric EMR Software features that Pediatricians are looking for when selecting a Certified EMR Software because they add significant value to their practice:
1. Easily access and incorporate into your chart notes, age and gender specific growth charts with a single click. Smooth transition logic intuitively leading you through your customized workflow.
2. Immunization tracking. See what has been given and what needs to be given. Health Maintenance and Preventive Care reminders and reporting for improving patient care.
3. Able to quickly print out consent forms and capture parent’s signature electronically.
4. Perform well child exams through the use of knowledge-based templates or pre-populated intuitive learning software design. Less clicks, less drop downs, summary face sheet just like you are used to.
5. Easily document and access developmental milestones.
6. Document and review birth history and prenatal history.
7. Fully integrated access to up to date pediatric dosage calculator and drug interaction checking and alert system to ensure appropriate patient treatment and safety. Prescriptions can be printed, faxed, or electronically sent to the pharmacy of choice including an updated national pharmacy database.
8. Fully integrated bi-directional electronic lab interface for ordering labs and receiving results that are easily attached to patients electronic chart. Lab orders can also be printed or faxed.
9. Easy access to printable return to school forms, camp physical forms, or sports physical forms, all at the click of a button.
10. The ability to electronically chart notes or input vitals and other data with several on-the-fly ways including, point-and-click, voice recognition, handwriting recognition, or through the use of customizable and printable patient and doctor specific forms.
11. Interface with State Vaccine administrations for participating States.
As a "by the way, but of course" #12. A Certified EMR Software that either has fully integrated Practice Management and Electronic Medical Billing or, one that can be interfaced with your existing PM/Medical Billing software. Also including electronic eligibility, coding advisor, easy tracking, auto-posting, reporting, A/R management and, the option to process paper billing.
So how do you find an EMR Software with all these qualities? My advice, find a good EMR or EHR Consultant to help you select the best-fit Certified EMR Software for your Pediatric Practice. In fact, find one that will assist you in getting all of this and more, at no cost to you.
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RevenueXL Inc. provides best value comprehensive solutions to medical practices. Our solutions include affordable Electronic Medical Records Software (a.k.a. EMR or EHR Software), Patient Portal, and Practice Management or Medical Billing software and revenue cycle services including medical billing, medical coding, coding audits and account receivables management services. RevenueXL offers a free consultation session to review your current challenges and answer open questions revolving around EMR and revenue cycle.