EHR software, or Electronic Health Record software, is a digital version of a patient's paper chart. It is a comprehensive, real-time, patient-centered record that makes information available instantly and securely to authorized users. HRs are designed to go beyond standard clinical data collected in a provider’s office and can include a broader of a patient’s care. Key features of EHR software typically include:
1. Patient Management: Tools for scheduling, registration, and tracking patient visits.
2. Clinical Documentation: Templates and forms for recording patient encounters, histories, and treatment plans.
3. Electronic Prescribing (e-prescribing): Allows providers to send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies.
4. Lab Integration: Interfaces with laboratories to receive test results directly into the patient’s record.
5. Billing and Coding: Support for generating and submitting insurance claims and coding diagnoses and procedures.
6. Interoperability: The ability to share information with other healthcare providers, systems, and organizations.
7. Patient Portal: Provides patients with access to their health information, appointment scheduling, and communication with providers.
8. Decision Support: Tools that provide clinical guidelines, reminders, and alerts to support healthcare decisions.
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