EHR Proposal

We are, thankfully, coming into the medical field when the medical records are predominately electronic. We will rarely have to deal with paper ledgers, paper charts, or doing adjustments and deductions by hand. Having a good EHR system also helps to track the claims and payments. However, the software that we will be using can differ drastically between clinics and hospitals, possibly even within the same hospital. While it is impossible to know every system inside out, it is easy enough to learn and know the basics. Every system, regardless of what it is, will have tabs for patient demographics, treatments and diagnostics, charges, and payments. Just within our two software classes we encountered two EHRs, and while they were different, it didn’t take long to learn the specifics of each. The only way to do this in the real world is to pay attention to whichever program your clinic has, but to also know that, if need be with a little training, you could use a completely different program. When learning and using a new program, it is important to take your time, read the field and tab titles, and fill it out as it is laid out.
One of the most widely used EHR programs, …show more content…
You still need someone to read the records and pick out the codes that are needed, something a program would have a hard time doing properly. A program might see the key term, but not the additional terms that lead to a completely different code- critical thinking is an integral part of both coding and billing. There is still the need to connect the dots, query doctors when needed, and interact with patients. If a patient calls needed help with their bill or making a payment plan, working with a computer would be nothing but frustrating. EHRs make our jobs easier, but they won’t be taking them over anytime soon. I think we will be safe in our future