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Interoperability and HIE: What the Differences are and How They Contribute to the ENT Healthcare IT Environment

For starters, Interoperability is the ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged.Health Information Exchange (HIE) refers to the process that allows two or more systems to exchange information and provides longitudinal access to that information. In its purist form, technology is not a requirement for these systems to operate.Both these systems will contribute as technology becomes more systematic in the healthcare system. The widespread adoption and use of…

EHR Interoperability – The Path to Improving ENT Practice Operations

Interoperability has become an integral component of healthcare and value-based delivery. In order to perform and meet the demands of new business models and guidelines, ENT providers need to leverage patient care information seamlessly across networks to ensure that their patients receive the best care in the most cost-effective and efficient environment. In many cases, an Otolaryngology office’s electronic health record platform doesn’t integrate properly with those of other physicians, pharmacies and healthcare facilities. For EHR information-sharing to work seamlessly,…

5 Ways Cloud-Based EHR Is the Best Choice for ENT Providers

Finding the right EHR system is a crucial decision for an independent ENT practice. The right EHR will improve your practice’s efficiency, help you attest to Meaningful Use, improve patient communication and care, and provide medication management – ultimately stopping leaks in your practice’s revenue cycle and improving your bottom line.How well a system ultimately meets the needs of an independent practice largely depends on how well the practice defines its needs and matches them before selecting a platform. A…

6 Ways an ENT Provider Can Make the Most of An EHR

Too many physicians are reporting that their EHR has made life harder on them, instead of easier, as they had anticipated. In fact, one third of physicians reported a drop in their practice’s efficiency after implementing an EHR, according to one industry survey. This is more than likely the result of not using their system as optimally as they should, or that they may need a different EHR system altogether. As an independent ENT physician, you have very specific needs…