management system?
A. Yes, with cooperation from your practice management vendor,
KeyMedical will bring over your appointments, patient
demographics and provider demographics at the beginning of the
day. After each exam is signed and released, the diagnosis and
CPT codes are then sent back to your practice management
system for posting. This eliminates possible transcription errors.
Q. Can each physician have his own templates to allow him
to continue to do an exam as he always has?
A. Yes, each physician can set up his templates with his own
wording and even his own exam flow. Templates are brought in by
user login. However we do not recommend this since technicians
often cover more than one physician. To keep exams flowing it is
much more efficient if templates are kept consistent throughout the
practice.
Q. Why should I implement an EMR?
A. See EMR Benefits. With all the cuts in reimbursement and the
increasing costs of malpractice insurance, physicians need every
advantage they can get. Most physicians undercode rather than
overcode, therefore leaving money on the table. KeyChart™ will
recommend the proper level of coding based on the exam
documentation so you are coding each encounter properly.
Q. How will an EMR help my staff?
A. An EMR system is going to reduce the manual work that is
overwhelming staff members. A paperless office means that there
will no longer be charts to pull or the re-filing of the patient charts,
and the all to common problem of the lost (or misplaced) charts,
calls from the pharmacists asking you to clarify a handwritten
prescription, sticky notes on the door for the doctor to see when he
comes out, transcribing and mailing of referral letters and much
more.
Q. How long does it take to implement an EMR?
A. We will need to do an interface with your existing practice
management system. This can vary in time, but typically will take 6
-8 weeks. This will give us enough time to ensure that the system
is ready for You to use the day after training. We will get a copy of
some of your existing documentation, letters, etc. and have them
ready for your staff to train on during the training session.
Q. What hardware do I need to use with my new EMR?
A. Depending on your need and budget, KeyChart™ can be used
with several different input devices. You can use hard wired PCs
in each exam room, tablet PCs, or notebook computers.
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