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Electronic Medical Records: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Video Summary

This video discusses some of the challenges and issues with electronic medical records (EMRs) in healthcare. The speaker mentions that while EMRs have many benefits, there are also some problems with them. These include the use of templates that may not be specific to the patient's condition, cloning of notes and information, inconsistencies and contradictions in documentation, and concerns about privacy, security, and coding accuracy. The speaker emphasizes the responsibility of the billing provider for ensuring accurate and complete documentation. They also mention the importance of proper use of voice recognition software and the need for training and education for medical staff to ensure accurate and relevant information is entered into EMRs. The speaker concludes by providing a reference to the CMS electronic record fact sheet for more information.

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Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

Keywords

electronic medical records

challenges

templates

privacy

billing provider

training