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Orthopedic EMR Software
Orthopedic and sports medicine practices face the same challenges as other ambulatory care providers, specifically how to increase productivity, reduce expenses, speed up patient encounters and overall provide better care. But with the high volume of patients and rapid pace of patient visits, it’s that much more important for the electronic medical record (EMR) / electronic health record (EHR) to keep up.
Orthopedic EMR software will have ortho-specific templates for SOAP notes, as well as unique features to deal with patient progress and management of attorneys, disability, and workers compensation. Some EMRs will also have image management to track X-rays, MRIs and other images imported electronically or scanned in from hard copies. Leading systems will integrate with EMGs and arthroscopic devices, support knee and hip clinical scoring systems and feature tools for analog coding of fractures. Finally, there will also be generic EMR features like the ability to enter history of present illness (HPI), chief complaints (CC), review of systems, E&M coding advice and more.
Consider the following factors in your orthopedic EMR software:
| Streamlined interface for rapid patient encounters | For a larger and particularly fast-paced practice, the interface should be highly intuitive and allow physicians, nurses, and/or physical therapists to have multiple patient charts open all at once. |
| Computerized muscle testing | Import data from EMGs and other electronic muscle tests, immediately associate it with the patient, and track it over the near and long term. |
| Orthopedic SOAP notes templates | Example templates include: Neuropathy, PT lumbar spine, fracture, neck and back A/P, ankle and foot injury, knee procedures and post-op, hip disorders & symptoms, shoulder injury, cervical disorders, lumbosacral disorders, and interactive range-of-motion and strength assessment. |
| Preventive treatment & long term care | Maintain progress charts post-operatively and during and after physical therapy, use health reminders and alerts for preventive treatments, and easily add, change, or renew medications with marked “favorites” specific to the patient or diagnosis. |
| Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) | Using a PACS in DICOM format, capture digital imaging from X-rays, MRIs, or electromyograms, and integrate them into your orthopedic practice. Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally and can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection. |
| Attorney/disability/ workers comp management | Orthopedists need to support their patients as they deal with accident attorneys and workers compensation claims, so the EMR should make that process as painless as possible, storing and printing reports, photo, and billing receipts in a way the insurant and attorneys will accept. |
| Web-based vs On-premise | EMR and practice management software can be deployed on-premise (i.e. installed at your office) or over the web as a web- or cloud-based system. This latter model is also known as Software as a Service (SaaS) and allows users to pay for the system on a monthly subscription basis. |
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athenaClinicals
athenaClinicals is a web-based, ONC-ATCB certified EMR for any size practice. It supports requirements of many specialties, including orthopedics. athenaHealth guarantees eligible physicians will achieve MU status with their EHR.
ChartLogic EMR
ChartLogic is CCHIT and ONC-ATCB certified. In fact, it was the first EMR to be certified for meaningful use. It can be purchased as a stand-alone EHR or integrated with medical billing and scheduling as a full suite.
Phoenix Ortho EHR
Phoenix Ortho is an electronic health record system (EHR) specifically for orthopedic and sports medicine practices. It can be used by nearly any size of practice. It is ONC-ATCB certified and easily integrates with RIS and PACS.
MediTouch EHR Electronic Health Record Software
MediTouch EMR - HealthFusion's web-based EHR solution - is ideal for small orthopedics practices, and is compatible with either Mac or Windows-based systems. Highly customizable, this is a touch-pad based solution.
NueMD Complete
NueMD from Nuesoft is a web-based EHR and practice management system. It can run on both Mac and Windows computers. It's a good fit for smaller orthopedic practices. The system is 2011/2012 ONC-ATCB certified.
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Allscripts EHR
Allscripts has many unique features and templates for orthopedic practices. For example, they provide range of motion tables, fracture classifications and treatment suggestions, and integration with x-ray and EMG equipment.
eClinicalWorks
eClinicalWorks offers a feature-rich EMR and practice management system for many types of specialties, including orthopedics. They offer orthopedic charts, operative notes, referral letters, image and x-ray storage, and more.
ADP AdvancedMD EHR Software
AdvancedMD supports many types of specialties, including orthopedics. They offer customizable templates so that physicians can modify them as needed. The note templates can even be modified on the fly while charting on a patient.
CareCloud Charts EHR
CareCloud Charts is a cloud-based EMR software solution that runs on any computer and is suitable for many specialties, including orthopedics. It's ONC-ATCB certified and fully HIPAA compliant to help you qualify for HITECH funds.
Greenway PrimeSUITE 2011
Greenway PrimeSUITE is a leading ONC-ATCB certified EHR system. It is offered both as an on-premise system and hosted by Greenway as an on-demand service. It can be used by any size orthopedic and sports medicine practice.
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