4 Key Features to Look for in a Post-Acute Care EHR System

Post-acute care providers are juggling a lot at once. From meeting with patients to sending and receiving medical records, prescribing medication, and tracking patient progress, there's no room for wasted time.

If you feel like your old EHR system isn't cutting it, you're not alone. Legacy EHRs often promise the moon but end up causing more headaches and frustration than they're worth.

Here’s a look at the key features that can help you say goodbye to these issues and see a return on your investment.

The EHR Challenge for Post-Acute Care Providers

Look at a day in the life of a post-acute care provider. Imagine starting the day with a list of patients to review, each needing a thorough assessment and personalized care plan.

With the right EHR system, post-acute care providers can easily access patient records, including demographics, test results, medications, progress notes, and vital signs.

This information is crucial for making informed decisions about treatment plans, ensuring proper medication management, and monitoring patient progress. With access to templates and shortcuts for charting, providers can efficiently document their assessments and securely share this information with other care team members.

A well-designed EHR system can streamline workflows, enhance documentation, improve patient safety, and increase efficiency.

Top EHR Features to Look For

Providers specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cardiology and Pulmonology, Behavioral Health, Internal Medicine and Primary Care, Podiatry, Wound Care, or Dermatology need an EHR system designed for their specialty.

Unfortunately, most legacy systems often have siloed clinical data, poor integrations, and noncompliance, leading to provider burnout.

These problems can lead to mistakes, delays, and system hiccups, which can really throw off both providers and patients. So, when you're looking for your next EHR system, keep an eye out for these key features to steer clear of these headaches.

1. Integration and Compatibility
   A fundamental feature to look for in a Post-Acute EHR system is seamless integration with other platforms and facility EMRs such as PointClickCare (PCC), MatrixCare, and billing systems. These integrations ensure that all relevant data can be easily accessed and shared, improving efficiency and care coordination.
2. Regulatory Compliance and Customizability
   Ensuring compliance with the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is crucial for post-acute care providers. Therefore, the EHR system should support MIPS compliance and connections to the Registry for efficient data reporting.
3. Advanced Wound Care Features
   Post-acute care providers often lead the charge in wound care management, focusing on complex wounds that require meticulous attention and specialized treatment plans.
4. Billing and Claims Management
   The EHR system should facilitate seamless integration with any billing company via API or HL7, simplifying the billing process.

These features provide a roadmap for identifying a user-friendly and effective EHR system that can streamline operations, improve patient care, and enhance provider satisfaction.

For Providers, By Providers

Addressing the challenges faced by post-acute care providers with existing legacy EHR platforms, DocNow is designed to offer solutions directly aligned with providers' needs.

This clinician-designed interface generates assistive notes, automated workflows, and guardrails for accuracy and compliance. True multi-platform integrations ensure seamless connectivity across different systems. Developed by the providers who use it daily, the DocNow EHR system responds to dissatisfaction with existing EHR options, presenting a user-friendly and efficient solution for post-acute care providers.

Find out how DocNow can optimize your entire workflow. Request a demo here.