Healthcare Information Technologies

1. E-Prescribing Software

1.1. send prescriptions directly to pharmacies

1.2. quick and easy access to a patient’s medication history

2. Remote Patient Monitoring

2.1. reduces the cost of chronic disease

2.2. help monitor a patient’s glucose level or blood pressure from anywhere

3. Master Patient Index (MPI)

3.1. reduces duplication of patient records

4. Urgent Care Applications

4.1. increases patients’ satisfaction rate as urgent care app provides quick service

4.2. provides 24/7 medical help

5. Medical Practice Management System

5.1. automating routine clerical tasks

5.2. easy access to healthcare data

6. Electronic Health Records (EHR)

6.1. increases efficiency by eliminating paperwork

6.2. same information is shared across all departments

7. Patient Portal

7.1. includes information stored in an EHR, such as medical history, treatments, and medications

7.2. allow users to schedule appointments, view bills, and make payments online

8. Medical Billing Software

8.1. takes care of insurance claims and verification, payment tracking, and processing

8.2. sends out alerts for late payments