{"id":12,"date":"2012-08-03T15:57:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-03T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emr-ehrs.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T11:42:58","slug":"is-a-specialty-specific-emr-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emr-ehrs.com\/blog\/is-a-specialty-specific-emr-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Specialty-Specific EMR Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

EMRs designed for specialists require less training time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

General EMRs might be capable of meeting specialists\u2019 requirements, but customizing the software takes time \u2013 something most doctors don\u2019t have. Rather than embarking on a time-consuming set up process followed by lengthy training sessions, consider settling on a specialty-specific EMR. That way, you can put less effort into the initial set up and spend more time getting comfortable with a system that is ready to use out of the box.<\/p>\n

Chart and work the way you know best.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With specialty-specific EMR software<\/a>, which includes the forms and templates you use most, as well as decision support capabilities to help you make quicker, more accurate diagnoses, charting has never been easier. Global templates, for example, automatically bring in different variables once a diagnosis is selected, so that you don\u2019t have to select each variable manually. Plus, using a system that knows your workflows and charting needs allows you to document your patient encounter in real time, while the patient is in the exam room \u2013 meaning you will have less chart notes to finish at the end of the day when all your patients are gone.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of opportunities for continuing education.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many specialty EMR vendors offer opportunities for additional training and continuing EMR education. These vendors also take part in conferences and events hosted by organizations in your specialty. This is because they understand the importance of keeping open lines of communication with specialty-specific medical associations that can help them improve their EMR software.<\/p>\n

Interested in converting your existing EMR data to IMS? Click here<\/a> to find out how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"