Is your current Electronic Health Record (EHR) software being phased out by your vendor? Due to mergers and acquisitions (not to mention advanced technology) within the EHR system market, many vendors either inherit or develop newer modern systems resulting in multiple EHR product offerings. When this happens, it is common for these vendors to sunset […]
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State and federal budgets are shrinking while the cost of providing clinical services is steadily increasing. The billing software at many Local Health Departments across the US is antiquated. Patient data is located in multiple software systems and on paper. It’s impossible to create reports or get access to accurate data. Errors and inconsistencies continue […]
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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the delivery of personalized care for patients. However, little is said about how a quality EHR can improve health equity. Health equity refers to the fair and just distribution of health resources and opportunities among all individuals and communities. It is a critical issue as it highlights the […]
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When the FDA approved the COVID-19 vaccine in late 2020, public health clinics suddenly had a high volume of immunizations to distribute. The staggering number of vaccinations overwhelmed the clinics that didn’t have an efficient way of tracking and documenting their vaccinations. Ask yourself a couple of questions: Is your health department ready for another […]
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Your public health department is most likely very aware of Tuberculosis, or TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021 alone. They estimate one-fourth of the world’s population is thought to have the causative agent of TB (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and are at risk of […]
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