Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems store digital records of patient information, which include (but aren't limited to) patient history, family history, medication lists, allergies, immunization records, digital imaging, and insurance information. By digitizing conventional, paper-based EMRs, medical staff can eliminate the need for physical records, while maintaining a centralized system to store, organize and retrieve patient information for all departments within a hospital or clinic.

Key Features of EMR Systems

• Patient information management: Storing, organizing and maintaining real-time records of patients within a centralized application is the core capability of any EMR system. Additionally, this includes the capability of scanning physical documents and appending them on to a patient's record,
• Patient appointment management: EMR systems can also facilitate patient appointments and follow up with reminders, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated appointment management system,
• Electronic prescription management: All eRx capabilities are available in most leading EMR systems, which include digital versions of prescriptions that are automatically sent to pharmacies, for fulfillment,
• Integration with other healthcare-focused software: Owing to being a centralized repository for all patient information, EMR systems can be integrated with other healthcare-based software systems such as medical practice management software, medical billing systems, claims processing systems, and even Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), to enable seamless transfer of patient and other data between departments.