| Portico Systems Evolution EMR |
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| Written by Karen Corey | ||||||||
| Friday, 21 May 2010 00:00 | ||||||||
 Portico Systems Evolution EMR (www.evolutionemr.com ) is specifically designed for small to medium size medical practices. This system integrates Portico’s E-Health Platform with its innovative EMR application to give the user a complete solution for all their needs.
In Use The Evolution EMR allows all providers easy access to patient medical records over the internet. It is fully customizable to fit each providers needs. This software is compatible with a variety of practice management systems. It has a fully integrated patient portal and clinical decision making tools for quality management. The Evolution EMR offers a full range of tools including document management, drug interaction check, and coding management.  Technology employed This system is an ASP model that uses browser based software via the Internet. Evolution EMR runs on most operating systems including Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux. It also runs on most mobile devices including tablets, laptops, PDA’s and smart phones. Ease of use, configuration, and deployment Evolution EMR is an ASP service, there is no hardware or servers to install and configure. This is a web based solution that only requires a workstation or other input device and access to the internet. This software is easy to learn and does not require lengthy training. There is also support and many tutorials available to help the user quickly learn the system.  Recap The Evolution EMR is capable of storing all information on patients, including encounters, demographics, and medical histories. This system allows the user to access all patient data instantaneously at the point of care. You can also use Evolution EMR with mobile devices including tablets, notebooks and smart phones. This software is designed to be user friendly and gives the entire medical office easy access to patient’s medical records which streamlines office visits.  Evolution EMR is an ASP system and the price is based on a monthly fee for each provider with no additional support costs to be paid. All upgrades, backups and maintenance are included in the monthly fee. You only have to buy features that you want. The cost of the monthly fee will vary for each medical practice. It depends on the number of providers and which features are going to be used. Advantages
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My Opinion Evolution EMR is very intuitive and customizable with a ton of built in features and tools. I liked the fact that this software could be accessed by everyone in the medical office. It is user friendly and easily assessable using a variety of different devices including smart phones and laptops. This is versatile software that would easily fit the needs of any small to medium size medical practice. | ||||||||
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About the Author: Jeff Merron is a full-time freelance editor, journalist, and copywriter who has written for the New York Times Magazine, ESPN.com, Slate, Byte Magazine, Macworld, Consumers Digest, and many other national publications. He's also a regular contributor to IT Business Insider and 108, a baseball magazine. He has a Ph.D. in Mass Communication Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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