Texas State's nationally accredited health center chooses eClinicalWorks.
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== About eClinicalWorks ==
== About eClinicalWorks ==
In a press release dated August 5, 2013, it was announced that eClinicalWorks V10 is compliant with the ONC 2014 Edition criteria and was certified as a Complete EHR on July 24, 2013 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ACB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The ONC 2014 Edition criteria support both Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (http://www.eclinicalworks.com) In light of these achievements, it is no wonder that eClinicalWorks is the system of choice for many reimbursement-conscious hospitals and practices across the nation.
In a press release dated August 5, 2013, it was announced that eClinicalWorks V10 is compliant with the ONC 2014 Edition criteria and was certified as a Complete EHR on July 24, 2013 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ACB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The ONC 2014 Edition criteria support both Stage 1 and 2 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (http://www.eclinicalworks.com) In light of these achievements, it is no wonder that eClinicalWorks is the system of choice for many reimbursement-conscious hospitals and practices across the nation.
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Texas State University, one of the largest universities in Texas with an enrollment of over 34,000 students, will utilize eClinicalWorks’ comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) solution in its student health service. eClinicalWorks will interface with the university’s Banner student information system for demographic and eligibility information, as well as Quest Diagnostics, Austin Radiological Association and ProPharm. The integration of all of the patient’s important healthcare information will help improve the quality of patient care and patient safety. The addition of eClinicalWorks Patient Portal will provide patients and medical providers with enhanced capabilities for communication and patient education. Students will also be able to access their personal health records (PHR) from almost anywhere through the use of the Health & Online Wellness (healow™) smartphone application. 9.(http://www.eclinicalworks.com/1ec9d978-2820-4323-837a-42b1c17f53bd/news-and-events-press-releases-detail.htm)
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“Texas State is the largest provider of primary care services in the county and provides high-quality, comprehensive services to a student population of over 34,000. We wanted to partner with a software company that was committed to innovation and could help us improve healthcare services,” said Emilio Carranco, M.D., Director of the Student Health Center at Texas State University. “We selected eClinicalWorks because of its excellent track record, impressive functionality and ease of use. The patient portal and smartphone application will allow for secure communication between patients and medical providers that will lead to better patient care and outcomes.”
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Texas State University’s Student Health Center is a nationally accredited health center. The Health Center provides primary care, women’s health, sports medicine and psychiatry services for students.It is no wonder that Texas State, a University offering an applied informatics Bachelor’s program & post-graduate informatics studies, would choose innovative eClinicalWorks solutions to manage the student-patient population effectively.
In an effort to facilitate better patient outcomes, Healthwise has partnered with eClinicalWorks to provide built-in, consumer-friendly patient instructions linked to the patient’s visit history section within the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal. Easy-to-read health information that helps patients understand the medical data found in the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal, such as lab test results, allergies, problem lists, and medicines is at the fingertips of clinicians, so that they may empower patients with decision-focused education.(http://www.healthwise.org/conferences/eclinical/default2011.aspx)
In an effort to facilitate better patient outcomes, Healthwise has partnered with eClinicalWorks to provide built-in, consumer-friendly patient instructions linked to the patient’s visit history section within the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal. Easy-to-read health information that helps patients understand the medical data found in the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal, such as lab test results, allergies, problem lists, and medicines is at the fingertips of clinicians, so that they may empower patients with decision-focused education.(http://www.healthwise.org/conferences/eclinical/default2011.aspx)