SwiftMD Physicians and Patients to Securely Share Medical Information Through a Customized Electronic Medical Record
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 06:00 CDT
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SwiftMD (http://www.swiftmd.com/), a Web- and phone-based medical diagnosis service, will enable its physicians and patients to share medical information online through a secure, customized, HIPAA-compliant portal. SwiftMD, whose physicians provide patient consultations via phone or bi-directional Internet video and audio, will use SSIMED EMRge Electronic Health Records, developed by SSIMED.
With SSIMED EMRge, the SwiftMD physicians can view members' current personal health information, including medications, medical history, lab test results and past appointments prior to and during each "virtual visit." After the encounter, the updated information from the Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR) is copied into SwiftMD's secure member portal, where the member can review the physician's notes. SwiftMD's members have access to their personal online record 24/7, anywhere in the world.
"The SwiftMD EMR is a powerful tool that enables our physicians to provide better care to members, because both physicians and members are able to access and view the most up-to-date personal health information," commented Elliot Justin, M.D., founder of SwiftMD and a board-certified emergency medicine physician. "Strengthened by SSIMED's expansive clinical knowledge engine and intelligent prompting, the EMR supports SwiftMD physicians in considering the differential diagnosis for medical conditions before concluding a consultation and ordering prescriptions. With this EMR, SwiftMD can provide superior and faster care than patients can receive in most ERs, urgent care centers and primary care offices."
The SSIMED EMRge product allows physicians to build stronger, more collaborative personal relationships with patients. Using EMRge, SwiftMD physicians have access to the latest research, literature and textbooks. With the click of a button, the physician can share relevant information with the SwiftMD member, saving them the time of doing their own independent research.
When patients have existing prescriptions recorded within their Electronic Health Record, SwiftMD physicians can accurately determine correct medications to treat new conditions. SSIMED EMRge lists all drug reactions, black box warnings and potential allergic reactions and prompts the physician to consider other medications. This tool helps SwiftMD physicians avoid potential medication errors. "Medication errors in the healthcare system today represent the number one cause of patient harm," noted Dr. Justin. "SSIMED automatically alerts SwiftMD physicians of any potential drug interactions and avoids medication errors."
"We are proud to be working with SwiftMD, the first telemedicine provider to empower its physicians with SSIMED's robust Electronic Health Record solution. With EMRge's integrated tools and built-in intelligence, the SwiftMD physician can utilize the capabilities of the EMR to support the diagnosis and treatment options available," said Daniel McMahon, CEO of SSIMED.
About SSIMED, LLC
SSIMED's software and services currently provide thousands of physicians with the flexible tools needed to manage today's complex medical practices. Offering practice management software, Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), billing services, revenue cycle management services and business intelligence, SSIMED consistently provides its clients with state-of-the-art solutions and world-class service. For more information about SSIMED visit http://www.ssimed.com/ or call 1.800.276.6992.
About SwiftMD
SwiftMD is the first telemedicine service of its kind in the U.S. to offer subscribing consumers anytime, anywhere access to board-certified, emergency medicine physicians. Through SwiftMD, members can consult with a doctor via the telephone or the Internet to obtain a diagnosis, prescription or referrals to other types of care. SwiftMD's Personal Health Record (PHR) allows members to store, update and manage their personal health information. Committed to expanding consumer choice and control in securing quality healthcare, SwiftMD offers its services to individuals, employers, health plans and government agencies. Employers who include SwiftMD memberships in their benefits plans can save thousands of dollars annually while ensuring employees receive superior care. For more information, visit http://www.swiftmd.com/.
Media Contact: Christopher Capot KNB Communications 212-505-2441 ccapot@knbpr.com
SwiftMD
CONTACT: Christopher Capot, of KNB Communications, +1-212-505-2441,ccapot@knbpr.com
Web Site: http://www.ssimed.com/http://www.swiftmd.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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