EHRs Role in Telehealth: Pandemic and Beyond

Transforming Healthcare Delivery in a New Era??

Telehealth is defined as the remote provision of healthcare services via technology. The concept itself is not new, but telehealth was notably accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is central to this transformation and has been pivotal in streamlining and enhancing telehealth services.??

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As we transition from crisis management to a more sustainable healthcare delivery model, it's important to understand how EHR systems have supported telehealth and how Healthrise can help you harness some of these advantages.?

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The Synergy Between EHR and Telehealth?????

The pandemic illuminated the indispensable synergy between EHR and telehealth, which became a lifeline for both patients and providers. This integration enabled healthcare providers to securely share patient records, prescribe medications, and monitor patient progress, without risking exposure. ?

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Streamlined Access to Patient Information?

EHR systems give healthcare providers real-time access to critical patient information such as medical histories, lab results, and previous treatments. This accessibility was crucial for conducting remote consultations, where physical records were unavailable, ensuring that healthcare decisions could be made with confidence and continuity.??

By using Healthrise to optimize EHR workflows, healthcare organizations can:?

• Reduce team frustrations?

• Improve productivity?

• Streamline workflows?

• Free up time for patient care??

• Improve staff retention??

We ensure scalability, efficiency, and peace of mind, so your team can focus on their tasks.??

Discover how Healthrise can streamline your EHR for improved productivity.?

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Enhanced Care Coordination??

Telehealth frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration, with multiple healthcare professionals contributing to a patient’s care plan. EHR systems facilitated this by enabling the seamless sharing of patient data among providers, fostering coordinated care, and minimizing the potential for miscommunication or error, especially when healthcare systems were under immense pressure.??

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Enhance care coordination and reduce miscommunication with a smarter EHR system.?

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Improved Patient Engagement??

EHRs empower patients by granting them access to their health records via patient portals. This level of engagement became vital during the pandemic, as patients could monitor their test results, track medication schedules, and communicate with healthcare providers from the safety of their homes. Additionally, patient portals allowed for integrating telehealth scheduling and video consultations, further enhancing accessibility.?

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Integration with Telehealth Platforms????

Many EHR systems seamlessly integrate with telehealth platforms, creating a unified ecosystem for healthcare delivery. This integration reduces administrative burdens for healthcare providers, such as the need for manual data entry, and allows them to focus on patient care by streamlining workflows and ensuring that all relevant data is accessible during virtual visits.???

Healthrise makes EHR integration and optimization simple, taking away the hassle of manual data entry and streamlining your team’s workflows. Our expertise, from clinical and revenue cycle optimization to tailored implementations, guarantees enhanced operations, cost savings, and superior patient outcomes.?

Don’t let outdated systems slow your team down. Get more time to focus on your patients, and spend less time dealing with tech frustrations. ?

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Conclusion?

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vital role of EHR in facilitating telehealth, ensuring continuity of care, and enhancing patient engagement during a time of crisis. As we look beyond the pandemic, the continued integration of EHR and telehealth offers an opportunity to build a more resilient, accessible, and efficient healthcare system.?

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By addressing the challenges of data security, interoperability, and technological access, while embracing the innovations of AI, RPM, and personalized medicine, EHR systems will continue to be at the heart of telehealth’s transformation, reshaping the way we deliver and receive healthcare for years to come.??

Now is your time to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your EHR system is secure, efficient and ready for the future.?

Reach out to Healthrise today to implement or optimize your EHR.?

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Author: Jodie Hilliker, Senior Director EHR Services, Healthrise?