Explain the importance of physicians using a practice management system and provide examples of tools that can be used at the point of care. Nowadays, practice management systems refer

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Option 2 – Explain the importance of physicians using a practice management system and provide examples of tools that can be used at the point of care.

Nowadays, practice management systems refer to software that helps manage various documentation in electronic form. We can say that it is a useful tool used by many doctors’ offices and inpatient facilities that helps to organize data. For example, if we need to manage appointment times, billing information, process payments, we can use PMS. This way the organization becomes more effective. Patients’ personal medical records can be easily accessed by means of PMS as well. There are many benefits of using PMS. First is the fast accessibility of the documentation. It makes tasks more efficient for the staff and the patient. Second, the software can provide information about insurance and claims which speeds up profitability. Third is the reduction of errors in the billing. The PMS software can detect and correct errors in the billing process. Fourth, communication between health care providers and patients is more efficient. Patients can receive information about their medical care safely and in a timely manner. Fifth is safety. Usually, PMS software provides safe storage and prevents accessibility by unauthorized individuals or organizations.  

References  

American Medical Association (n.d.). How to Select a Practice Management System. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/claims-processing/how-select-practice-management-system 

Trickel B. (2001). Ambulatory care. Implementing an integrated clinical and practice management system. M.D. computing: computers in medical practice, 18(1), 37–39.