| | August 20199The system can be used to manage patient check in by creating and recognizing unique numbers associated with patient names or phone numbersthe process transparent and well managed. The patient records can be maintained easily and it is a very smart way to manage patients. The system can be used to man-age patient check-in by creating and recognizing unique numbers asso-ciated with patient names or phone numbers. The virtual receptionist can actually reduce waiting time, mak-ing the patient experience positive. Doctors can manage scheduled ap-pointments better at low cost, as no new hardware is required to be in-stalled. Patient walk-in is streamlined substantially.It is also possible to create electronic prescriptions in a few seconds. A printable version can be made available too. There are many slips in the system due to illegible handwriting from busy professionals. This method can eradicate the problem with printed prescriptions that the doctor does not need to spend time in typing. All that is required is speaking the prescription out. Some smart EMR systems also have an AI prompt built-in that flags the important diagnostic tools that may help eliminate errors in diagnosis.Importance of Digital Health Records for Better Patient Outcomes & Care QualityPrimary objective of healthcare is patient care. Smart solutions that enable patients to access their digital records from anywhere, send prescriptions to the pharmacy and schedule their healthcare visits more efficiently make the industry patient centric. It becomes easier for the patient to create a treatment schedule, get second opinions and even get a better outcome for the treatment provided.There are many instances when patients neglect an ailment or forget to schedule appointments with their doctor. The AI tool can help prompt the patient to do so. Medication prescriptions and diagnostic tests can be streamlined and scheduled within time.If a patient loses the prescription, there are no gaps in treatment like in manual systems. The prescription is available digitally. Electronic Health Records can help in tracking treatment outcomes and increases patient retention and loyalty. There is a better chance that the time stamped entries will also help in resolving medico-legal disputes.Happy customers mean higher revenues and more references. A healthcare professional is guaranteed more walk-ins to the clinic when he is recommended by a patient who is satisfied with the care extended to him. The network expands and revenues are improved. The bottom line is enhanced and a robust EHR system makes tracking and marketing simpler.Why is Voice Important in Healthcare?Most EHR systems ask the doctor to type extensively, and the purpose of using the smart application becomes redundant. Doctors should not spend time in clerical work. The majority of doctors do not like to do paperwork and are happiest when seeing patients. The resistance towards technology is not an issue with the use of a system, but more with an increased load of clerical inputs. When voice technology is used to make the process simpler and eliminates the need to type, the healthcare professional is more accepting and appreciative of the process. The gains in customer delight and retention also improves revenues. Marketing strategies can be built around patient demographics. For example, if a clinic has more patients who walk-in with Diabetes they could be approached with tailor-made plans for pre-diabetic screening and nutrition requirements.Minimal change in workflow is required by the doctors when they use voice technology. Most systems can be modified to suit the doctor's prescription patterns. This reduces the burden to learn new technology and makes it easier to a doctor to embrace cutting edge technology.The use of digital patient records is becoming a reality, and doctors need to understand the importance of creating an ambience of advancement of technology. Healthcare is an industry where the use of technology in treatment methods is maximum. So, the use of AI in the process is the next frontier to be breached to make the industry more efficient and effective.
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