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Why Convert to Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
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Anyone who has ever spent time in a medical office will tell you; paper-based medical records often contain lots of errors. This is because of several factors, including doctors’ penmanship, inaccurate transcriptions, hasty filing, and human error, all of which can be a huge liability for any medical practice. Converting patient records into e-charts is a great way to minimize these errors, while making medical records more accessible ...
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An electronic medical record (EMR) or electronic health record (EHR) replaces the traditional paper chart for patients. It’s believed that health care facilities that use EHR systems deliver more efficient and higher quality care. In today’s digital age, electronic medical records are certainly the wave of the future. However, proponents of universal adoption are still frustrated by the rate at which they are being implemented. According to ...
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