Inside this LNCKRUG Newsletter issue: Electronic Records Conditions of Participation Fetal Monitoring Medical Review Panel DUI marijuana Electronic Records Corner EMR, EHR? IDK! Can you interpret electronic records? The speed of change in medical record keeping was incredible the […]
Do you know fundamentals of electronic medical records?
EMR, EHR? IDK! Can you interpret electronic records? The speed of change in medical record keeping was incredible the last decade! The American Reinvestment & Recovery Act included measures to reform infrastructure, such as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Electronic health records […]
You Need to Know Meaningful Use Definition & Objectives
What is Meaningful Use? The American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA), enacted on February 17, 2009, includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, One of the measures is the “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act”. HITECH supports electronic health records – meaningful use [EHR-MU], an effort led by Centers […]
You See Strong Patient Participation with Electronic Records Technology
Patient participation is especially important in managing and treating chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Healthcare providers and patients can share access to electronic health information, and collaborate in informed decision making. How EHRs Foster Patient Participation Electronic health records (EHRs) can help providers: […]
