In NextGen, “hidden gems” are considered features that are not obvious points in the workflow but add value and efficiency. In some cases, “hidden gems” are not truly hidden, they are simply forgotten because they are not used frequently. In this article, we highlight 15 NextGen EHR features that can improve users' daily workflows to focus on patient care.
Purpose and Functionality of Fifteen NextGen EHR Features
1. Custom Print/SendPurpose: This hidden gem allows users to quickly select multiple documents and scanned images from the patient chart, then print, send to patient portal, or fax them directly from NextGen.
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Purpose: The Fax Status allows users to check the status of faxes sent out of NextGen.
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Purpose: This hidden gem provides the opportunity for a user to check the status of medications that have been e-prescribed.
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Purpose: Users can select which icons display on the top toolbar, as well as how they display.
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Purpose: This feature allows users to dynamically filter patient encounters.
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Purpose: Users can search for specific text within EHR documents.
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Purpose: Within the Encounter Remarks feature, users can add a description/remark to the encounter.
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Purpose: The Medical Chart Panel provides a centralized location for patient chart review.
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Purpose: Users can save a vital signs graph or growth chart to the patient encounter, making it easy to reference in the future or send to patient portal.
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Purpose: This feature allows users to carry forward a patient’s previous diagnosis and attached plan to today’s encounter with the intention of modifying as needed.
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Purpose: Lesser-known physical exam templates may be helpful to providers.
Functionality: Somatic Dysfunction, Jointman, and other physical exam templates are available by clicking the additional option in the Physical Exam panel.
Purpose: Quickly clear a template where radio buttons, checkboxes, or text fields have been populated.
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Purpose: This features gives the opportunity to view two templates or documents at a time.
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Purpose: This feature allows users to add patient lab results to EHR documents on the fly.
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Purpose: With the eRx Multiple Medications at Once feature the users can send multiple medications via eRx at once.
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