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The Best EHR Software Systems of 2020

The Best EHR Software Systems of 2020
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As many as 88 percent of practitioners are happy with EHR systems for doctors. Take a look at the best EHR software options for 2020.

About 88 percent of modern-day practitioners say that EHR systems for doctors are a good thing for their practice. Additionally, 75 percent of those asked stated that they could offer more efficient patient care thanks to EHR software.

Even though EHR software has been around for a while, it continues to grow and evolve with advancements in technology and new demands from healthcare providers. Therefore, keeping up with the best can be a challenge. Certain features are must-haves, and some features are a major bonus. Here is a look at three of the best EHR software systems for 2020. Don Baham, a healthcare IT services specialist in Nashville shares his top EHR solutions for 2020.

AthenaHealth

HIPAA certified and designed to support the usual workflow of a clinical practitioner, AthenaHealth is one of the most recognized EHR systems in the medical field. Practitioners and clinicians appreciate AthenaHealth because it offers a good combination of cloud-based features like appointment scheduling and e-prescribing. The main benefits of this EHR software include:

  • It is one of the few software systems that have a voice-recognition system for voice data entry
  • A patient portal is integrated into the platform so patients can schedule their own appointments and access their medical records
  • The systems can be set up to send automated appointment or billing reminders to patients
  • The system has links with pertinent policies for easy management and compliance

One other prime advantage of AthenaHealth is employee training is made easy with multiple options, such as live training online, through traditional documentation, or easy-to-follow webinars. AthenaHealth doesn't get many complaints; Access to assistance when you need support can be an issue and the EHR can be lacking with data storage availability.

Centricity (Virence Health)

This EHR was previously known as GE Centricity, and even though it is one of the oldest EHR software solutions, it is considered one of the best EHR systems for 2020. Centricity gives users sort-of an all-inclusive package; patient engagement, data analytics, and HIPAA compliance data monitoring are all included. Some main benefits of Centricity include:

  • The software is simple to navigate thanks to its modular setup
  • Offers a patient portal for patients to see their own test results and records, make payments, and schedule appointments
  • One of the few EHRs that has its own mobile app
  • Can be used and integrated with practice management platforms

For clinicians that want a more standard EHR, Centricity is definitely a good choice. One of the few downfalls of Centricity is because it is one of the older options, there can be some functions that are a bit outdated for modern preferences.

NextGen Healthcare

NextGen Healthcare is touted as the EHR that can work with pretty much any type of practice regardless of its size. It acts as a connected software solution to manage patient health records, but it also has two different plan options to choose from NextGen Office and NextGen Enterprise. Some advantages of NextGen include:

  • The system allows for billing support, such as code and charges entry and claims processing
  • Caters to multi-office practices because it is a cloud-based EHR
  • Provides a patient portal so patients can easily manage their own billing accounts

NextGen is popular, but it also does have a few more drawbacks than some of the other EHR systems for doctors. For example, learning how to use the system can be time-consuming, and the templates have to be customized for the clinical setting manually, which can also take some time. Another common complaint is that NextGen has frequent updates, which can involve downtimes for practices.

In Closing

An EHR software system makes it possible to simplify care for patients and for a practice to operate in a more efficient way. If your medical practice has not yet started to use EHR software, reach out to a skilled IT services provider to get help with selecting and implementing the best solution for your practice.

Feb 24, 2020 11:41 AM EST By

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