Angie Howard

Angie Howard

VP, Practice Solutions

Posts by Angie Howard

What is EHR Interoperability? 

Electronic health record (EHR) interoperability refers to the ability of different EHR systems to communicate and exchange patient information seamlessly. Through interoperability, healthcare providers can gain access to patient health information, regardless of the EHR system or location it was created in. In other words, EHR interoperability is the foundation for achieving connected, collaborative care […]

What You Need to Know About EHR Integration 

Millions of bits of data flood the electronic health record (EHR) space, and that number will inevitably rise. Every provider-patient interaction produces new data within the EHR. How well this data is managed determines how well end users can access data pertinent to a patient’s treatment   Integrating an EHR with various systems and solutions is […]

Successful EHR Support: The 5 Most Important Elements 

Healthcare is growing more complex by the day as reports, health records, and practice finances are increasingly handled with electronic health records (EHR) systems. Now, specific skill sets are required to manage and optimize EHRs to ensure practices are optimizing their performance and reimbursements effectively. This is where successful EHR support comes into play.  Not everyone in a […]

NextGen™ System and the 21st Century Cures Act

The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) requires healthcare providers to demonstrate an increased level of interoperability, provide patients with access to their electronic health records (EHRs), and comply with higher data sharing standards. The act also penalizes healthcare providers who break information blocking rules and encourages them to share data. The Department of Health […]