Implementing and setting up the right Electronic Health Record (EHR) is crucial for both new and established practices. It sets the foundation for collecting good, trusted, and actionable data that empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions. In this 6-part blog series, we will explore the six key segments of EHR/PM implementation that are vital for optimizing practice performance. From product categories to appointment types and purposes, patient lifecycle and statuses, effective payment collection methods, lead sources and their impact on returns, to navigating tax considerations, we will cover it all. By understanding and implementing these crucial elements, your practice can thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape. So, let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to achieving a successful EHR implementation that drives growth and efficiency.
Starting Strong for New Practices:
New practices have the unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for success from the very beginning. Implementing the correct tools and ensuring proper formatting sets them up for accurate data capture right from the start. This means avoiding pitfalls and complications down the road and establishing a solid foundation for growth.
Restarting with Confidence for Established Practices:
Even established practices can hit the reset button and embark on a fresh start. With the ability to retain past data, they can revamp their EHR implementation and set up to ensure correct configurations. This ensures that the practice can harness the power of accurate data and make informed decisions to improve performance.
During implementation and setup, it is crucial to identify key areas where high-quality data can be created while avoiding the accumulation of unreliable data. The automation behind data collection should seamlessly occur in the background as healthcare professionals carry out day-to-day operations. By building trust in the data, practitioners can confidently make data-driven decisions and enhance their practice’s performance.
Capturing Essential Data from “Parent Categories”:
To harness the true potential of your EHR, it is vital to include the right infrastructure for capturing data from four primary “parent categories”: surgical, non-surgical, retail, and non-retail. By categorizing products based on industry standards, you can gain insights into the sales and inventory management of various segments of your practice.
Understanding the nuances of your product offerings is key. Consider questions like: Do products require inventory tracking? Are they disposables? Are the sales associated with the surgical clinic, med spa, or retail store? Reviewing sales by category and managing inventory by business unit allows for efficient tracking and optimization of your practice’s resources.
Once the product categories are established, customization becomes possible through subcategories. These subcategories can include factors like gender, age, brand, and more. By utilizing subcategories, healthcare professionals can further analyze revenue by each specific subcategory. This level of granularity provides valuable insights and enables personalized targeting for better patient care and increased revenue.
Implementing and setting up your EHR correctly is the foundation for generating good, trusted, and actionable data. It enables healthcare professionals to make informed decisions, optimize sales and inventory processes, and enhance overall practice performance. Whether you are a new practice or an established one seeking a fresh start, investing time and effort into the right implementation and product categorization will unlock the true potential of your EHR. Trust the power of Symplast to guide you towards success in harnessing accurate data for the growth of your practice.