1. EHR SYSTEM
Sarah Vagner HTHS 230

2. Background Information
Administrative and billing data
Patient demographics
Progress notes
Vital Signs
Medical histories
Diagnoses
Medications
Immunizations dates
Lab and test results

3. Why EHR System is Important
Built to share information with healthcare and organizations all contain information from all clinicians involved in patient care.
Laboratories
Specialists
Medical imaging facilities
Pharmacies
Emergency facilities
School and workplace clincs

4. EHR Advantages VS Disadvanges
No bulky paper records to store, manage
Easier access to clinical data
Effective clinical workflows
Fewer medical errors, improved patient safety and stronger support for clinical decision making
Computer freezes
Doctor focus less on patient
Old records have to me manually entered
Virus
“With proper training there will be less a disadvantage”

5. Budget Grants Research Fundraisers
Endure proper resources are in place
EMR System license fee 3,000 training fee of 5,000
Per physician 163,765
Discount of 10% weekly programing and firewall protection

6. Summary
EHR System is expense is enormous you must buy the equipment to record patient charts it is more than paper to file in cabinets but well wort it
Training on electronic medical records software adds additional expense in paying people to teach
Recording and tracking quality measures, enabling improved physician productivity and success with incentive programs
Benefits of EHR can contribute to greater efficiencies amd cost savings, leading to a thriving, more stable bottom line

7. References https://www.athenahealth.com/knowledge-hub/ehr/advantages
(2018) athenahealth, Inc. Athena health
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