Web-Based Solution Eases Acceptance of Electronic Health Records

A Web-based solution enables physicians to adopt the benefits of electronic health records (EHRs), without large capital outlays or disruption to the office workflow.

The Care360 EHR is based on a modular architecture, allowing physicians to adopt incrementally new functionality at their own pace. The basic setup includes the Care360 Labs & Meds, with the option of Care360 ePrescribing. Physicians can access secure patient information anywhere, anytime, and from any internet browser, and can view lab results and medical history as well as ePrescribe drugs and medication from an Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or smartphone. Since the Care360 EHR is completely Web-based, implementation timeline and total cost of ownership is reduced. At the heart of the system is the on demand Software as a Service (SaaS) model, which ensures key health information technology (HIT) applications are kept in compliance with certified standards, constantly available, and managed for performance.

The complexities and costs of managing applications are minimized through Active Server Pages (ASP)-based downloadable services, 24/7 technical support, network security, and integrated support for business continuity and flexible mobile networking. A special feature of the Care360 suite is its interoperability and the ability to interface with hundreds of electronic medical records (EMRs) and other HIT technologies already in use or being sold into physician offices. The Care360 EHR is a product of Quest Diagnostics (Madison, NJ, USA).

"Our Care360 EHR is an excellent solution for primary care physicians in small and mid-sized practices. Care360 provides an easy migration path for all physicians today, but it is also a system that is built for the future,” said Richard Mahoney, vice president of healthcare information solutions at Quest. "Because Care360 is interoperable, it offers the connectivity opportunities that States, Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), and regional extension centers need to demonstrate fast physician adoption of technology. Care360 makes it easy and attractive for the physician to embrace, and makes it seamless and affordable for incorporation into broader healthcare architectures.”

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