Using EMR Data to Provide Health Insights

From Relapse to Refill

May 2, 2012

For the 34 million adults in the United States who have experienced an episode of major depression, the threat of a relapse into sleepless nights, self-doubt and loneliness never quite disappears. Unfortunately, many of these patients also struggle to find and maintain effective treatments, especially when dealing with side effects like weight gain and diminished sex drive.

Putting Data to Work for Public Health

February 14, 2012

In embarking on public health tracking, Practice Fusion’s Research Division joins a community of hospitals, health centers and public health agencies working to save lives by preventing disease outbreaks. Traditionally, surveillance has relied on individual reporting by healthcare providers to identify potential outbreaks around the country. Electronic Health Record systems provide a huge new data resource for tracking disease.

A Doctor by Any Other Name

February 7, 2012

Medical experts have argued that greater racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare profession will increase access to care, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce health disparities. So how diverse is healthcare today? We don’t track the race and ethnicity of our doctors, but we do have their last names. Here are the top ten last names among Practice Fusion physicians.

The Doctor Will See You…11 Minutes Ago

February 7, 2012

Running late to a medical appointment again? You’re not alone. In analysis of over one million doctor’s appointments, we found that patients arrived late 46% of the time, with significant variations by ages and gender. Practice Fusion’s Electronic Health Record system includes a calendar application for medical staff, nurses and doctors to schedule and manage their office visits.

How Teenagers Use Their Heads

February 7, 2012

Concussions can cause serious health problems, whether by accidents, falls, or the seemingly-innocent head tackle. In order to prevent concussions and other injuries, It is important to understand their underlying causes. Examining the ages at which they are most likely to occur can help us do that.