OSIS Insights

In the days before Electronic Health Records, the way of exchanging patient information with one provider or practice was to fax it over. With the development of EHRs came health information exchanges (HIE). Exchanging information with providers or practices has become more secure, efficient, and faster with NextGen Share. 

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. NextGen Electronic Dental Record simplifies patient data management while improving workflow, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards. Let's dive into the comprehensive features and functionalities that make NextGen EDR an invaluable tool for modern dental practices.

Implement OSIS-recommended NextGen EDR processes to maximize employee productivity. We'll get into workflows for all areas of your practice that will ensure compliance with UDS and billing requirements. Our objective is to provide valuable insights that enhance the efficiency and precision of your practice, while also empowering patients with knowledge and active participation.

In our last post, we provided an overview of Carequality and its transformative potential for healthcare data exchange. Now, we're excited to delve into the practical steps of using Carequality's functionality within your NextGen EHR system. This guide will walk you through the detailed processes of leveraging the Carequality/Surescripts Record Locator and Exchange (RLE) features. By following these steps, you'll be able to seamlessly exchange patient data with other Carequality participants, enhancing interoperability, improving patient care, and streamlining your workflows.

In the intricate web of modern healthcare, the ability to seamlessly exchange patient information is not just convenient; it's essential. Enter Carequality, a national-level interoperability framework designed to facilitate the exchange of health information among healthcare organizations. But what exactly is Carequality, and how does it impact patient safety and care delivery?

In March, NextGen Healthcare issued an official statement within the NextGen Success Community, announcing the discontinuation of its mobile application for Android users.

On March 18, 2024, NextGen Healthcare passed the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) synthetic data testing requirements for UDS+ FHIR API submission. We are delighted to announce that Kinston Community Health Center, Inc., an OSIS UDS Client, has become the first NextGen Healthcare client to successfully submit production small universe data to HRSA under UDS+ Cohort 1. As OSIS supports UDS Modernization efforts, we are excited to share that Sacopee Valley Health Center, an OSIS Member, was the first health center to submit a full universe file to HRSA using NextGen Healthcare technology.

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, efficiency is paramount. Medical professionals seek streamlined processes to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks. This efficiency is crucial in laboratory testing workflows, such as Exact Sciences Cologuard testing.

To optimize this process, a non-integrated set-up is often utilized. This approach facilitates ordering, requisition generation, order tracking, and manual results, including LOINC submission. Here’s how to set it up effectively:

In a significant move towards safeguarding patient privacy and promoting integrated care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled the final rule amending the regulations concerning the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records. 

NextGen EHR (Electronic Health Record) plays a crucial role in navigating the complex landscape of healthcare by offering reporting capabilities. The emphasis on precise, timely, and comprehensive reporting is essential for healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and make informed decisions.

NextGen Reports and Crystal Reports are both powerful tools within this ecosystem, each with its own set of features and benefits. Let's explore the key aspects of each to help understand their differences and leverage them effectively: