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Survey highlights need for Dr’s to talk to patients about EHRs
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Reasons to Implement EHRs
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Enhance the quality of patient care
Decrease and avoid medical errors – could save at least 44,000 and as many as 98,000 lives in the U.S. per year
Increase the profitability of the practice or facility – could yield a net value of $77.8 billion per year once fully implemented throughout the U.S.
-Reduce costs
-Increase revenue
Improve the proper coding of patient encounters – defensible coding
Provide backup documentation for:
-Insurance company claims inquiries
-Malpractice allegations
Comply with HIPAA
Facilitate decision support, clinical trials, and medical research