How to Choose the Best EHR for Your Private Practice

The day has finally arrived. You realize you need electronic health records (EHR) technology for your private practice but aren’t sure how to find the right system. How can audiologists and speech-language pathologists determine which EHR software best fits their practice? Before you can choose EHR software, learn what features and benefits each system offers. In general, EHRs provide a HIPAA-compliant, web-based location to store documents, take care of billing and communicate with patients. They track billing information—including claims, explanation of benefits forms (EOBs) and electronic remittance advice forms (ERAs)—and often provide an integrated clearinghouse, which is an intermediary between you (the provider) and the insurance company that checks claims for accuracy. Choosing an EHR depends largely on your practice’s needs, so start with the basics: Are you a solo practitioner or do you have employees? Will you need templates for multiple specialists, such as audiologists and SLPs? Keep these questions in mind while searching for the most appropriate EHR for your practice: Fees for using an EHR software system: Does the EHR system charge by the clinician or by the patient? Are there fees for office staff (non-billing staff) who will use it?What does the monthly fee include? Are there extra fees for a patient portal, appointment reminders or importing/exporting data?Does the EHR software integrate with a specific credit card company?...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Tags: Audiology Private Practice Slider Speech-Language Pathology patient communication patient-centered care Technology Source Type: blogs