Electronic Healthcare: The Importance of Electronic Medical Record Mobile Apps

We live in a world where data is always at our fingertips. Our phones act like a mini computer and have become a necessity. With applications for everything from lifestyle to commerce, socialization to health, and everything in between, mobile EMR apps are becoming a necessity as well. We have seen a growth in the medical sector with the importance of digital records as well as the need for a mobile connection.

The advancement of EMRs onto mobile apps is still yet to be embraced by many physicians. The Covid pandemic increased the need for non-office visits and accelerated adoption. EMR apps have become a vital tool for the healthcare sector. They have been proven to increase documentation, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes while providing time-saving efficiency. Enable Healthcare offers comprehensive healthcare solutions, including mobile EMR app integrations, designed to help medical professionals enhance patient care and streamline their workflows.

The advancement of EMRs onto mobile apps is still yet to be embraced by many physicians. The Covid pandemic increased the need for non-office visits and accelerated adoption. EMR apps have become a vital tool for the healthcare sector. They have been proven to increase documentation, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes while providing time-saving efficiency.

Physicians may receive a call from patients at any time of day and in almost any location. If the physician is not in the office, near their computer, or has access to the internet, they will not have access to patient records to recall or make critical decisions. A mobile EMR app allows the user with a smartphone or tablet to view the patient chart, make necessary decisions, and even order labs and prescriptions. Cellular internet has provided an opportunity to work in areas without direct internet access.

Prompt and educated decision-making leads to better patient care. It takes worry and additional work off the patient while also giving a quick workflow that is well documented. On nights or weekends, at hospitals, in nursing, shared, or personal home visits, and virtually anywhere, no computer or paper is necessary for charting. Physicians can also use a mobile app for telemedicine visits as well as chronic care programs such as remote patient monitoring (RPM) and chronic care management (CCM).

I have personally found this valuable in rural areas and remote offices where there is no internet readily available. Instead of paper charting and later having to transfer it digitally, we were able to run a whole clinic through mobile apps. We could view and change the schedule, properly chart the visit, and bill the patient. This saves time and improves patient outcomes by preventing anything from being forgotten or missed during the entire process.

MDNet app provides valuable coordination of care. The app is HIPAA compliant. Patient messages, images, data, and results cannot be shared through personal emails or texts. Secure messaging allows compliant, quick interaction with coworkers, specialists, and patients. Information can be gathered from other departments and clinics, ensuring a high level of care. The physician can quickly and easily verify if a medication or lab has been ordered or completed and view the results with just a few phone taps. After viewing, the physician can send a notification to the patient through the app.

Real-time information and charting workflow continue through an efficient billing process. The mobile software can allow providers to collect and manage payments at the time of the appointment even away from the office. Contactless payments benefit both the practice and the patient. Improved charting and correct billing reduce errors and time for collection. Collecting copay and self-pay with digital tracking ensures the process is balanced and on time. Staff can check receipts, generate a claim summary, and view received payments right from the mobile phone.

Research has shown that providers reported mobile apps to help focus care plans and begin a collaborative conversation on goal setting. The patient can view results in real time and discuss concerns through compliant messaging in a quick and easy manner. This has led to increased patient engagement and understanding. The patient also benefits from accessing care when traveling or when they are too sick or injured and an in-person appointment is difficult. Instead of waiting, the patient has easy and direct access through a mobile app. This alone leads to a quicker resolution of illness and prevents additional negative health outcomes.

Recent studies have provided important points that a mobile EMR app should have. Interoperability, ease of use, integration, HIPAA compliance, and similarity to a computer-based EHR are keys for quick adoption and continued use. MDNet mobile app checks every one of these boxes. With these apps, doctors, nurses, and other staff now have a convenient and secure access point to patient records from mobile devices without the need for a specific workspace.

The adoption of mobile EMR apps is essential for streamlining patient data management. It is also critical for healthcare organizations to comply with regulations surrounding Electronic Health Records (EHR). According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), EHR systems have become a cornerstone of improving patient care, reducing errors, and ensuring that healthcare data is accessible and secure.

The role of health information technology (health IT) is rapidly growing, helping providers to enhance patient care while improving communication and workflows. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been at the forefront of promoting the use of health IT to improve patient outcomes, supporting initiatives that drive innovation in digital health solutions.

MDNet app provides valuable coordination of care. The app is HIPAA compliant. Patient messages, images, data, and results cannot be shared through personal emails or texts. Secure messaging allows compliant, quick interaction with coworkers, specialists, and patients. Information can be gathered from other departments and clinics, ensuring a high level of care. If you would like to learn more about how MDNet can help streamline your clinic’s processes, please contact us through our contact page.