NextGen "hidden gems" are features that are not glaringly obvious in the workflow, but pack a punch when it comes to value and efficiency. This article is your guide to discovering and leveraging ten more NextGen EHR features to elevate your daily workflow and allow for a higher focus on patient care. 

Purpose: This allows users to reorder columns on certain data grids in EHR.

Functionality:  

• Click and drag the column header to display in the grid
• Grids with re-sort functionality
  • Fax Status
  • Inbox-Appointments & Clinical Tasking
  • Patient Search
  • Appointment List

Purpose: This hidden gem provides the ability to reference two templates at once.

Functionality: 

• Accessed from the Template tab while two templates are open
• Right-click on the tab, choose New Horizontal Tab Group or New Vertical Tab Group

 

Purpose:  Users can easily access the Previous APSO Document as well as the Current APSO Document

Functionality:

• Accessed from the View, Check APSO View Bar
• users may choose to have this set at all times, or disable it when necessary

Purpose: This feature allows users to add patient lab results to EHR documents on the fly.

Functionality: 

• Select the lab results you with to add to the document
• Option to select from only abnormal results or create a custom feature

Purpose: This allows users to easily change their panel view

Functionality: 

• Users can Collapse All for a better view of the panels
• Then drag panels to their desired locations

Purpose: This allows users to configure their medication module grid view. Users can adjust the view to view new functionality; ePA, RxFill.

Functionality: 

• Select Grid Preferences > Set columns to display
• Add columns to display in the grid
• Adjust the sort order of columns

Purpose: Users can create a medication favorites list without having to search each time for frequently prescribed medication.

Functionality: 

• Meducation favorites can be accessed in the Medication Module
• Search for the desired medication
• Drag to your favorites

Purpose: This hidden gem allows users to locate and order labs by category easily

Functionality: Set up in File Maintenance

• Create Category Test Favorites
• Create Category 'Specialties'
• Map Category Test Favorite to Category Specialty

Purpose: This allows users to view selected data within the Orders Module

Functionality:  

• Filters can be created for orders and results
• Manage filters allows users with permission to create, edit, or delete filters
  • Filters can be created for users or practice