Patient portal integration is of course beneficial in many ways. Integration definitely may cost more but it may be a worthy try. Let’s look into some of the mutually beneficial elements.
Enhanced Patient Care Experience
Enhanced patient care experience truly justifies the integration costs and also helps in grabbing the attention of new patients with the interactive patient portal.
Online portals help users with quick and instant access to health records and also scheduling of doctor appointments, saving lots of time.
By this, not just the patients but the healthcare providers also are benefitted. Patient portals are an added advantage in cost cutting, especially in reducing phone calls and staff workload.
Feature Integration
With excellent patient portal integration, patients are assured of elegant services. Although costs differ based on the interface chosen and the type of features integrated in between the portal and the EHR respectively, it is definitely a good move.
Multiple EHRs Integration
In some cases multiple EHRs integration becomes a must. Although it is an intricate process as it involves mapping of each of the integrations, it is not impossible. If it is necessary, it can be implemented, but by taking certain precautions.
Integration Cost
EHR companies may charge a fee for the integration and that’s because the EHR companies have to actually invest some time on ensuring that everything is fine between the EHR and the portal respectively.
The company will charge some fee and also take responsibility of building an interface. So, that is acceptable.
Project Management
Patient portal integration is an intricate project and requires a perfect lead. Preferably a project management team would be required just to ensure proper implementation of the project and see that the deadlines are accurately met.
Time Frames Are Good Sometimes, Not So Good Sometimes
Planning to use the integrated portal within days is a good idea but proper planning is important to avoid unexpected setbacks. The utility should be planned practically and frequent communication with everyone involved is essential.
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