Athenahealth launches customizable specialty EHRs
The IT developer says its latest update gives specialty providers, including women's health practices and urgent care centers, the ability to configure electronic health records to their specific needs, reducing administrative burdens. Photo: athenahealth Athenahealth this week introduced new electronic health record products aimed at specialists. By combining critical electronic health record and practice management capabilities with tailored workflows, the cloud-based company said it is aiming to reduce burnout and improve the EHR experience in specialty care. WHY IT MATTERS Because healthcare is complex and patients continue to express their desire for increased involvement in their care and expectations for a consumer-grade experience. "Healthcare technology, including EHRs or practice management software, hasn’t always delivered on efficiency, user experience, or many of the benefits once promised to clinicians," Dr. Nele Jessel , athenahealth's chief medical office…
