How will implementing an EHR system save my practice money?
You will save money on overhead by:
- Eliminating transcription costs
- Eliminating the costs associated with paper charts (including the cost for employees to pull and file charts, the cost and liabilities of looking for and transferring lost charts, the cost of storing and destroying charts, the cost of paper, etc.)
- Receiving and viewing lab/radiology reports online
Are there financial incentives or subsidies available to help defray the costs of implementing an EHR system?
Yes. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is currently offering physicians throughout the state, on a first-come-first-fund basis, $5000 toward the purchase of an EHR system. Simply purchase the eClinicalWorks system through EHRRI before the end of this calendar year and get $5000 toward your purchase, courtesy of BCBSRI. That $5000 is good for every participating physician in your practice. The more doctors you have, the more money you save. Call 401.787.3020 to find out more and schedule a free demo.
How does the cost of the eClinicalWorks product compare with other EMR solutions?
eClinicalWorks has consistently been recognized as a great value—offering the industry-leading solution at a high-quality of service by optimizing internal efficiency. Total cost for implementation and licenses is 50% less than the industry average. Not requiring any third party licenses reduces the total cost of ownership.
How will implementing an EHR system improve my billing?
Since all medical records will already be in an electronic format, bills will be easier to generate and transmit.
Will this product enable my practice to interface with labs and hospitals?
Yes. In fact, all lab and radiology results will automatically populate your patient charts. Additionally, abnormal laboratory results can be flagged automatically, alerting you to issues that require immediate attention.
How will automating prescription services improve patient care?
Automating prescription services helps to prevent dosage errors, handwriting misrecognition, and medication conflicts.
How are upgrades handled?
Auto upgrade technology is used over the Internet. Upgrades occur during off hours with no down time and no human interference, thus reducing costs.
Does eClinicalWorks support specialties?
Yes. Today, eClinicalWorks supports over 40 specialties. The company continues to create inroads with each specialty by working to make the Unified Solution even more applicable to each market.
What about HIPPA compliance?
An EHR system ensures greater patient confidentiality by automatically maintaining multiple levels of security and access to all patient records.
How do patients feel about EHRs?
Kaiser Permanente recently commissioned a 10-question phone survey of 1,000 American adults regarding electronic health records. The margin of error was 3.1 percent.
Among other questions, patients were asked “If two doctors had exactly the same qualifications, but one used an electronic record system and the other did not, which ONE would you choose?” Some 51% of patients said they would choose the doctor using an electronic record system.