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Risk adjustment, Electronic Health Record, and healthcare analytics are among Episource's areas of expertise. By turning medical data into insightful knowledge, they want to improve healthcare delivery and assist healthcare organizations in achieving better clinical and financial results. They offer data abstraction, chart retrieval, and coding services that guarantee precision and adherence to industry norms.<br>
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https://www.episource.com/ HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT VS. ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
WHAT IS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT? Health information management refers to the practice of collecting, storing, and analyzing patient data to ensure accurate and secure recordkeeping. HIM is a broad discipline that encompasses everything from managing paper records to implementing complex digital systems. Its primary goal is to improve patient care through better data organization, compliance with regulations, and streamlined workflows.
WHAT ARE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS? An electronic health record (EHR) is a digital version of a patient’s medical history. EHRs store information such as diagnoses, medications, lab results, and treatment plans. Unlike traditional paper records, EHRs allow instant access to critical patient information across multiple healthcare providers, enhancing care coordination.
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIM AND EHR • Scope: HIM is a broader field encompassing both digital and non-digital records, while EHR specifically refers to digital records. • Focus: HIM prioritizes the management and security of allhealthcare data, while EHR focuses on the day-to-day clinical use of patient information. • Analytics: HIM often involves integrating healthcare analytics to improve decision-making, whereas EHR systems provide raw data for clinical use.
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