Physicians and Patients Benefit with ePatientHistory.com Online Patient Registration
(MARBLE HILL, MO. – August 31, 2009) The use of electronic medical records (EMRs) benefit both patients and health care providers, but many smaller practices remain hesitant to implement complex, costly EMR systems. EMG Productions recently introduced ePatientHistory.com as a simple, effective solution for secure digital capture of patient medical records that guarantees a practical ROI with effortless implementation.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), reserves $22 billion to “advance the use of health information technology” — in large part so the U.S. will be able to move to e-health records by President Obama’s 2014 deadline. However, in spite of the stimulus incentives, it may have given doctors who were undecided about EMR new excuses to wait longer due to the many unknown factors surrounding certification criteria, meaningful use, and act reporting requirements.
ePatientHistory.com provides an alternative that is simple to implement, with the capacity to segue into more complicated EMRs that may later be adopted. The value of this service focuses on the immediate capture of digital data, a process that can begin prior to signing contracts with an EMR vendor for services that may or may not meet HITECH certification criteria yet to be determined. Clearly, capturing patient data is key to successful implementation of any EMR system. Once data is captured and stored using open data standards, it can be imported into other systems regardless of what options may be adopted. Without digital patient data, the transition to an EMR system will be time-consuming, costly and frustrating. By the same token, ePatientHistory can be used indefinitely as a standalone solution for digital capture and management of patient health information.
ePatientHistory.com employs the latest technology for secure online data capture, validation, encryption, storage and backup for 100% restoration to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPPA mandates industry-wide standards for health care information during electronic processes, as well as the protection and confidential handling of protected health information. Physicians using ePatientHistory drive patient registration by instilling a level of trust gained by the simplicity of site use and the transparency of security measures. Offering online patient registration decreases patient wait-time, allows review of medical history prior to appointments, increases staff efficiency, saves space, streamlines office procedures, produces legible data with more accurate input, and assists greatly in efforts to “go paperless”.
ePatientHistory forms and data options are customized specific to the needs of each individual practice. If a health care provider needs to use online patient records for chart entries, prescription data, treatment options, or other administrative procedures, functionality is built into the system for the secure inclusion of this additional data. The service can be installed on a practice’s own web server or hosted by ePatientHistory, meaning a practice can employ this service whether they have their own website or not. Additional services offered include ePatientPayments and eClientPayments for those practices or businesses requiring online payment services. All services offered are standalone installations and may be employed separately or in unison.
EPatientHistory aids health care providers in reducing unnecessary costs, improving patient safety and convenience, while enhancing practice efficiency. It is an affordable, uncomplicated service long overdue for the benefit of both patients and medical professionals.
About EMG Productions, Inc.:
EMG Productions, Inc. is an experienced web design/development and production studio offering a variety of online services to national clients for over 15 years. EMG specializes in creating affordable custom online services that meet the specific needs of their clients, which include rich media, data capture, product/service presentation, video production, and web design.
Contact Info:
Pamela Alford, President
Pamela@epatienthistory.com
EMG Productions, Inc.
Marble Hill, MO 63764
http://www.epatienthistory.com/
