eClinicalWorks Blog
- 7 August, 2019
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Dawn of the Age of Population Health
Each year brings new advances in medical technology and new understanding of challenges in healthcare. The progress of science is so visible that it’s easy for physicians, patients, and public-policy experts to believe all the tools necessary to build a healthier society are already in hand.
Continue Reading- 2 August, 2019
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Emerging Technologies, Emerging Understanding
Each year brings new technologies and breakthroughs in healthcare. But to ensure accurate understanding among patients, healthcare providers need to have and share realistic perspectives on technological advances. In short, what’s real and what’s hype?
Continue Reading- 31 July, 2019
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How to Improve the Patient Experience: Establishing a Strong Online Presence
To thrive in today’s healthcare environment, a strong online presence is vital for quality patient care. A recent survey conducted by Healthcare Dive found that 80% of respondents had conducted a health-related online search in the past year. And, 60% of the respondents admitted they would forgo an appointment, even after being referred, if the provider has poor quality reviews.
Continue Reading- 19 July, 2019
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Patient Histories: The Key to Quality Care
The idea of interoperability in healthcare IT isn’t new, but there’s still confusion and misunderstanding regarding what interoperability really is. At a basic level, interoperability means sharing data between disparate programs. But asking another practice or hospital for patient records isn’t true interoperability. Nor is logging into their system to retrieve those records.
Continue Reading- 17 July, 2019
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The Importance of Encouraging a Healthy Community
Health is described as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO). Community health, often overlooked, is essential to meeting this definition.
Continue Reading- 10 July, 2019
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Our Early Bird Rate is Running Out! #eCWNC19
This year is special. This year marks the 20th year since eClinicalWorks set out on its mission to improve healthcare together. Are you ready to learn, discuss, and celebrate with us as we honor 20 years and kick off our next 20? Then join us at the 2019 eClinicalWorks National Conference from October 18-20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
Continue Reading- 1 July, 2019
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Essential Strategies to Improve Healthcare
With value-based care the new standard in medicine, attention is increasingly focused on what healthcare organizations can do to improve Patient Engagement. A clear strategy for retaining patients and attracting new ones is a key part of delivering consistent, quality care.
Continue Reading- 28 June, 2019
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Implementing a patient safety culture
Patient safety is something I could talk about over and over; patient safety has always played —and always will play — a central role in the success of Eagle Physicians and Associates down here in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Continue Reading- 21 June, 2019
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A little extra help during pregnancy for moms-to-be
Mothers-to-be have always turned to their own mothers, friends, and their doctors for advice during pregnancy. Even in our tech-savvy age, women still reach out to those who have shared their experiences.
Continue Reading- 19 June, 2019
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Population Health Webinar – Quality Improvements for Healthcare Practices
Healthcare organizations have a significant opportunity to improve the outcomes with the advent of innovative delivery and payment models tapping into the advances in technology and its adoption. To do this, organizations need a solution.
Continue Reading- 18 June, 2019
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healow Insights – A Value-Based Revolution
Zalipie is a village in Poland with a population of 743 people. Vibrantly colored flowers are painted on many of the residents’ one-floored cottages and museum. As a tourist, if you miss the last bus, you’re six hours away by foot from your starting point in Tarnow. All that, and Polish may not be your first language.
Continue Reading- 14 June, 2019
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20 Years of Growth and Success
Twenty years after setting out on our mission of improving healthcare together, eClinicalWorks is not just surviving, but thriving. The numbers tell part of our success story: From five employees in the spring of 1999, we now have more than 5,100, and are continuing to seek out the best talent to strengthen our many teams.
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