MicroMD: The Top 5 Solutions for Your Practices “New Normal”

by Savanna Adams (JUNE 10, 2020)

The phrase the “new normal” has been circulating since the start of the viral outbreak and is likely one that you will continue to hear for months to come. The “new normal” represents the changes we are likely to see due to protocols and processes we will need to follow. These processes aim to prevent any further spread of contaminants and to increase revenue streams. In order for these new processes to work, new solutions will likely be necessary to streamline processes for your practice.

The following solutions to include in your plan for the “new normal” restructuring include the following:

• Practice Marketing
• Digital Patient Intake
• Telehealth
• Clinical Decision Support
• Remote Patient Monitoring

Now, let’s dive into why each of these solutions are suitable for practices as they enter into the “new normal” and how they boost efficiency for certain processes.

Clinical Decision Support (CDS)

CDS provides patient specific information at the point-of-care that is intelligently filtered to display relevant information. EMRs and telehealth solutions are inherently CDS tools, but other platforms and solutions are being developed to enhance support available to clinicians. CDS tools are increasingly useful during virtual visits when providers may not have access to the full range of information needed. The core goal of CDS tools is to reduce diagnostic errors. According to VisualDx, there are 62 diagnostic errors made per physician each year. In the “new normal,” CDS tools can assist doctors in making accurate diagnoses for their patient bases and acting on illnesses early to prevent the spread of diseases.

Read the full article for a deep dive into the other solutions.