An EMR contains the standard medical and clinical data gathered in one provider’s office. EHRs go beyond the data collected in the provider’s office and include a more comprehensive patient history.
EHRs place accurate and complete information about patients’ health and medical history at providers’ fingertips.
Electronic health record (EHR) systems can decrease the fragmentation of care by improving care coordination.
EMRIS provides implementation/enrollment and training support for e-prescribing.
More than 40 percent of all permissible prescriptions written by the eligible professional are transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing or eRx) is a fast, efficient way to write/re-order and transmit prescriptions. e-Rx has pre-set fields so all the required information for prescriptions are entered and automatically stored in the patient’s record for easy review during follow-up visits or for transitions to other providers. e-Prescribing increases overall patient satisfaction because the prescriptions can be automatically transmitted to a pharmacy of preference. Using an electronic system also provides guided dose algorithms to assist providers. Providers also have the opportunity to query a formulary to ensure the drug selected is covered by the patient’s health plan to assist in reducing costs to the patient.