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January 15, 2009Coastal Cardiology - Increasing Productivity with an EMR in a Cardiology Practice
Coastal Cardiology was convinced there had to be a more efficient way to manage medical records than keeping paper charts. After implementing McKesson’s Practice Partner® Patient Records, the practice was able to significantly improve efficiency, quality of care and communication between its three locations. The improvement in productivity has even allowed the group to bring on two additional physicians — without increasing administrative headcount.
At a Glance
Organization
Coastal Cardiology
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
- 12 physicians
- 3 clinics
Solution Spotlight
- McKesson’s Practice Partner® Patient Records
Critical Issues
- Increasing productivity and efficiency
- Improving quality of care
- Improving access to patient data at three sites
Results
- Improved efficiency allowed the group to add two physicians without increasing administrative head count
- Better managed patient data with electronic chart tabs for EKGs, echocardiograms, surgery, and other cardiology-specific sections
- Reclaimed precious office space previously dedicated to paper charts
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