Search results for "EHRs"
Racism in the record?
Two authors discuss their recent study finding that Black patients were twice as likely as White patients to be described with negative words in their history and physical notes, particularly in inpatient records.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/racism-in-the-record.htm
1 Apr 2022
New paper from ACP examines the ethical use of EHRs and health IT
Among other conclusions, the paper asserts that EHRs should facilitate high-value, patient-centered care, strong patient-physician relationships, and effective training of future physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/11/6.htm
11 Apr 2017
White House expert advises docs on meaningful use of EHRs
The White House's national coordinator for health information technology offers advice on implementing and using electronic health records, and specifics on the incentive program that promises more reimbursement for adopters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/ehr.htm
1 Nov 2010
One action that could ease our EHR pain
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a commentary on a study published recently in Annals of Internal Medicine that quantitated the biggest problem with EHRs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/27/6.htm
27 Sep 2016
Nurture a good ‘marriage’ with your EHR
Choosing the right electronic health record system follows the same pattern as any romantic relationship: choosing from among all the potential partners and making the relationship work. It even involves working out the kinks when something doesn't suit either party.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/EHR.htm
1 Jun 2014
An EHR wish list
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a post about his EHR wish list.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/6.htm
2 Jun 2015
Improving paper charts to prep for EHRs
Practices should organize their paper charts to ease to conversion to electronic health records. To ease the transitions, ACP has assembled useful forms to download and customize.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/cpii.htm
1 Nov 2009
New survey shows decline in physician satisfaction with EHR systems
It appears to take at least 3 years for respondents to overcome initial challenges and receive many of the benefits of their EHR systems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/25/5.htm
25 Aug 2015
Primary care reminders, outreach boosted overdue cancer screening follow-up
Electronic reminders alone did not increase follow-up rates for abnormal breast, cervical, colorectal, or lung cancer screening test results, but adding outreach by letter and phone did, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/17/4.htm
17 Oct 2023
Combating the crisis of loneliness
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023