Harmonizing University Health



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How can universities connect Student Health Services, Registrar’s Office, Athletic Departments and students to coordinate care? How can universities manage health conditions and chronic diseases, reduce the risk of individual illness and injury, assist students in embracing healthy lifestyle choices, and also improve health efficiency? The answer lies partly within the electronic health records (EHR) solution, which can help providers drive the quality of care when treating students and student athletes. These systems provide a single longitudinal record for every student and can generate the analytics needed to conduct population-based […]
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What the Doctor Ordered: Apps



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Patient engagement aims to enhance communication channels between patients and healthcare providers, improving health outcomes and aid care coordination efforts, including Patient-centered Medical Homes (PCHM), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Meaningful Use.  In fact, ONC has released the final Stage 2 criteria for Meaningful Use, which includes requirements for providers to offer online access to health information and secure messaging for 5% of patients, encouraging physicians to implement patient engagement tools. Outside of reimbursement incentives, providers see the benefits. In January, eClinicalWorks conducted an online survey of healthcare professionals with […]
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Driving Via a Rear-view Mirror



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As various options for healthcare reform are considered, the patient-centered care model and shared savings programs have come about as alternative approaches to care delivery, performance measurement and value-based payment reform, shifting the focus to preventative care. The pay-per-service model is viewed by some as being similar to driving through the rear-view mirror. What is behind you provides insight, but it is what is in front that is really telling. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Patient-centered Medical Homes (PCMH) are two such care delivery models that coordinate care between patients […]
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Thanks for a Great Conference!



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The 2012 National Users Conference has come to a close and on behalf of all of us at eClinicalWorks, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all of you that took time from your busy schedules to join us in Washington, D.C.  Given the timing of Hurricane Sandy, we hope your travels were uneventful.  The time you spent with us at the conference fuels our enthusiasm for innovation.  We pay close attention to your ideas and your experiences in a continual effort to improve the eClinicalWorks experience.  I […]
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Day 3: Get Pink’d Out



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October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, everyone today wore pink in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.  Sessions, including the EMR Tips & Tricks and Patient Portal, were completely packed. Several lucky raffle winners are going home with iPads and the cash blowing machine in the Exhibit Hall drew quite a crowd. The evening culminated in the Alive-and-in-Motion Celebration Event that hosted a variety of entertainment, including the human bowling ball shown below, a fabulous dinner and lots of dancing. Sunday wraps up this amazing event […]
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Day 2: Keynote and Sessions



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The first official day of the National Users Conference has come to a close. The day began with a fabulous Keynote, General Program and Product Showcase. Keynote speakers this year included Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, Surgeon General of the United States, and Farzad Mostashari, MD, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Following this was the opening of the exhibit hall as well as the training and support center. Attendees also experienced various hands-on training courses, eClinicalWorks Theaters, and Breakout Sessions. During her Keynote, Dr. Benjamin spoke on the national […]
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Day 1: Pre-conference



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Today marks the beginning of our 2012 National Users Conference at the incredible Gaylord National in Washington, D.C. People traveled nationwide to take in pre-conference sessions and attend the Welcome Reception with Exhibitors. This event is the largest to date for eClinicalWorks with an impressive 4,500 attendees!   During this event, thought leaders, product experts and customers will share best practices, receive hands-on product training and participate in more than 100 educational sessions. Attendees also receive an exclusive look at new products and enhancements to existing solutions, and are eligible […]
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5 Reasons to Join Us in D.C.



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The 2012 eClinicalWorks National Users Conference in Washington, D.C. is just two weeks away. Have you finalized your plans to attend? Here are the top five reasons why you need to be at this event: 1) Hear the Latest on the Industry and eClinicalWorks – There are 100 breakout sessions designed to increase your knowledge on changes in the industry and show you the ins-and-outs of eClinicalWorks. More than 30 sponsors in our Exhibit Hall are there to demonstrate complementary products and services to help you deliver care. 2) Earn CME […]
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Join The Network



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Come build and grow your own network. Connect with doctors in your local community and throughout the country with open peer-to-peer communication which provides secure messaging and sharing of patient records. I’ve been part of the P2POpen network for over a year now. In this short period of time, I’ve built up our Orlando Community network to include more than 50 physicians of various specialties. Most of these providers are on our eClinicalWorks Electronic Health Records solution, but we do have some non-eCW providers, too, including docs without an EHR. […]
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See You in D.C.



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The 2012 eClinicalWorks National Users Conference in Washington, D.C. is only five weeks away and we’re working around the clock to add the final touches to our sessions and events schedule. We just announced the detailed session schedule and here’s a sneak peek at what we’re working on for another record-breaking event: Efficient Workflow Tips and Tricks from eClinicalWorks Users What’s New in V10 Practice Management and Billing Track Industry initiatives, including Patient-Centered Medical Home, Meaningful Use, ACO Updates on current technologies Preview new products, such as patient engagement initiatives […]
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