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Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

As one of the developmental plans on the Obama administration, a switch to electronic medical records and electronic health records (EMRs/EHRs), when implemented correctly, can streamline the entire healthcare industry. Implementing an EMR solution into an ASC can help boost revenue, improve patient care and overall efficiency.

The Curious State of EMRs in America: Nobody wants to be sold, but everyone wants to be helped

No single electronic medical record system can be defined as a uniform solution for all facilities; however, with proper evaluation and implementation, an ASC can find the EMR system that best equips it for the future. ...More
August 27, 2012
Posted in Blog
Accountable-Care Partnerships an Industry Priority under Healthcare Reform; ICD-10 Slips

Despite conflicting thoughts about the potential effectiveness of accountable care organizations, a recent survey reveals that the healthcare finance industry is shifting its focus to healthcare reform initiatives and infrastructure. ...More
July 31, 2012
Posted in News
Achieving Greater Connectivity through ASC Automation

Considering the number of stakeholders that need to communicate during the course of an outpatient surgical procedure – and the paperwork and billing involved – automation has clear benefits. ...More
July 30, 2012
Posted in Articles
EHR Meaningful Use Program Enters 2nd Year: Stage 2 Rules Proposed

With the federal government’s program to promote “meaningful use" of EHRs among physicians and hospitals well into its second year, debate is now focusing on what the requirements for Stage 2 of the program should be. For physicians in ASCs, the concerns about the ...More
June 1, 2012
Posted in Articles
Understanding Cloud Computing for ASCs

In healthcare IT, the advent of cloud computing comes at an opportune time for surgery centers, as data security makes headlines and the demand for more robust clinical applications is on the rise. ...More
April 19, 2012
Posted in Blog
How's your ASC's paperless office coming along?

Despite the increased use of technology in healthcare – including EHRs – paperwork is not only still king ... it's expected to be more prevalent as healthcare reform initiatives kick into high gear. ...More
March 20, 2012
Posted in Articles
Successfully Getting Your Facility Through an Audit

Joan Mckibben, administrator of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Somerset in Bridgewater, N.J., shares some insights about the audit process. ...More
February 27, 2012
Posted in Articles
Jackson Healthcare Launches HealthIT Project Managers

Creation of a new health IT staffing firm ...More
November 16, 2011
Posted in News
Surgi EMR Poll Results

SurgiStrategies announces the results of the poll on EMRs in ASCs ...More
September 28, 2011 By Jessica Barreras
Posted in Blog
Rockside Road Surgery Center Selects SourcePlus OpNote

Web-based operative report delivers short learning curve with immediate benefits ...More
September 22, 2011
Posted in News

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