Why You Need CEHRT and Practice Management in One Platform
Your electronic health record (EHR) system is a critical component of your practice. It needs to handle increasing demands for efficient workflows, secure data exchange and accurate reporting.
One designation to consider is Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT). Getting another certification might seem like too much effort, but CEHRT demonstrates that an EHR meets rigorous federal standards. You’ll know you’re equipped to manage patient information, securely exchange data with other healthcare systems and support quality reporting programs.
Can You Survive Without An Uncertified EHR?
An uncertified EHR can create challenges that extend far beyond day-to-day documentation. Systems that don't meet certification standards may:
Struggle to exchange information with hospitals, specialists, laboratories or other providers
Create unnecessary administrative work
Disrupt continuity of care
Lead to duplicate data entry, inconsistent patient records and time-consuming workflow
Result in incomplete or inconsistent patient information that causes downstream billing challenges
Healthcare technology is always evolving. Your practice can’t rely on outdated or uncertified systems to keep pace with changing reporting requirements and industry expectations.
AdvancedMD Has the Best of Both Worlds
AdvancedMD is more than practice management software. This comprehensive platform combines CEHRT-certified electronic health record functionality with robust practice management capabilities.
The web-based solution’s certification demonstrates:
Compliance with federal standards for security, interoperability and electronic health information exchange
PM tools that streamline scheduling, billing, reporting and operational workflows
Integration with hundreds of CEHRT-certified EHRs and healthcare applications
This flexibility allows practices to maintain the clinical systems that best fit their providers while supporting efficient billing and revenue cycle management through a connected technology ecosystem.
Why Onpoint Uses AdvancedMD
Onpoint Medical Solutions utilizes AdvancedMD as our PM platform. AdvancedMD is CEHRT-certified and integrates with hundreds of CEHRT-certified EHRs, empowering us to work within a wide variety of clinical environments while maintaining efficient billing workflows.
Whether your practice uses Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks (eCW), TherapyNotes, ChartLogic, Elation Health’s EHR, ModMed EMA or another compatible platform, our team can work with the software you already have in place.
References
https://qpp.cms.gov/data-management/ehr
Frequently Asked Questions About CEHRT
What is Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT)?
Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT) is an electronic health record system that meets federal certification standards for security, interoperability, electronic health information exchange and quality reporting. Using a CEHRT-certified system helps healthcare organizations securely manage patient information while supporting compliance with evolving industry requirements.
Does a CEHRT-certified EHR improve medical billing?
While certification alone doesn't guarantee better billing outcomes, a CEHRT-certified EHR can support more accurate documentation, standardized patient records and improved information exchange. When combined with strong revenue cycle management processes, these capabilities can help practices reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve billing efficiency.
Can practice management software integrate with my existing EHR?
Many modern practice management platforms are designed to integrate with a wide variety of electronic health record systems. Integration allows clinical and administrative information to flow between systems, reducing duplicate data entry, improving workflow efficiency and supporting more accurate billing.
Why is interoperability important in healthcare technology?
Interoperability allows healthcare systems to securely exchange patient information across providers, hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare organizations. Better interoperability improves care coordination, reduces manual processes, minimizes duplicate records and helps practices operate more efficiently.
How do I know if my EHR is CEHRT-certified?
Most certified electronic health record systems are listed through the federal Health IT Certification Program. Your software vendor should also be able to confirm whether your version of the EHR meets current CEHRT certification requirements and which certification criteria it satisfies.
What should I look for when choosing practice management software?
Look for software that integrates with your existing EHR, supports secure data exchange, provides robust reporting, streamlines billing workflows, scales with your practice and helps reduce administrative burden. Choosing technology that works well with your existing systems can improve operational efficiency without disrupting patient care.