NextGen Healthcare EHR

NextGen Healthcare offers NextGen Office (formerly known as MediTouch)—a cloud-based EHR – specifically designed for private practices. NextGen Office is a fully integrated practice management solution that includes specialty-specific content, a claims clearinghouse, and an easy-to-use patient portal. It works on any tablet, laptop (Apple or Windows), is touch-screen enabled, compatible with all browsers, and is HIPAA compliant. 

NextGen Office grew from a company that was founded in 1998 by two doctors with one goal – to make medical offices run more efficiently. Company founders designed a solution to accommodate physician and staff workflow with easy-to-use, affordable technology that adapts to the provider’s workflow and is accessible from anywhere. Now more than 124,000 providers across the United States use solutions provided by NextGen Healthcare. 

With NextGen Office, providers can touch, talk, or type encounter notes directly into the clinical documentation. NextGen EHR includes MIPS reporting/dashboards, automated insurance eligibility, empowers patients to schedule appointments, request refills, and schedule telehealth visits, and connects the care team through direct messaging and referral exchange. 

Key Features  

Efficient Communication  

The software allows doctors to talk over instant messages and also exchange fax information electronically. Moreover, they can also have video calls with their patients. Patients can also receive   

Remote HealthCare   

The software allows one to be connected to their physician regardless of their location and doctors can also access a patient’s information electronically. They can view test results, lab results, prescribe medicines and even set up appointments online.  

Reporting and Analytics  

The software has great business tools and detailed, insightful financial analytics which allow the organization to keep track of money and finances along with improving patient outcomes. It also helps with the diagnosis of health patterns which further helps with treatment options.   

After taking a close look at the reviews submitted on online resources by users, it is safe to say that it is a quite straightforward, user-friendly tool and offers various features like recorded training, onsite training and WebEx as well. The software also offers phone support, which makes it easier for the user to get in touch with the customer care representatives, making it more feasible.   

NextGen EMR Demo  

A demo proves to be helpful in answering all queries and removing confusion regarding the tool. It helps one to understand more about the platform and its features. 

Our Thoughts  

With NextGen EHR it becomes very feasible for the patient to be connected to their physician regardless of their location and doctors can also access a patient’s information electronically. This reduces the risk of late exchange of messages and also allows the doctors to maintain a health record of their patients. It is a very simple online tool that has proved to be beneficial for doctors.