Cloud EHRs
Cloud-based services use the Internet to store and access information. This eliminates the need for local storage, such as a server or a traditional desktop computer. Instead, employees can conveniently access all data and software packages through thin or zero clients, which are small desktop computers. Cloud-based Electronic Health Records (EHR) offer a simplified, centralized system that is easy to implement and even easier to use. EHR systems allow health care IT departments to drastically cut costs through limited maintenance fees and zero licensing and update costs. Additionally, cloud-based EHR systems reduce the size of the IT staff and budget. This is because cloud-based systems do not require constant software and hardware installations, repairs or updates. Finally, cloud-based services offer the ability to easily expand and add new users. Patients are also able to access and manage their own health care information through their insurance or health care organization’s new technology in healthcare.
EHR Data Analytics
Electronic Health Record software programs offer a centralized source of detailed data and unique functionality. For example, EHR programs allow health care administrators to continually mine the data for information in order to improve efficiency and patient care. Data analytics use powerful algorithms and deep search functions to benchmark current processes and provide critical insight into the quality of patient care. As a result, health care administrators are able to streamline workflows, increase patient satisfaction and reduce costs and wait times. Data analytics is one of the most important tools for transitioning the health care system from profit-based care to value-based care. Keep in mind that the only way to truly gauge the quality of the health care organization is through an EHR data warehouse that offers clinical, operational, financial and the future of healthcare.
