EHR review and resource website, Software Advice, recently profiled CureMD customer, Dr. Ahsen Sheikh of Genesis Internal Medicine. Software Advice is dedicated to demonstrating, how software like EHRs can deliver meaningful value to medical practices, with specific examples to back up that assertion. They turned to Dr. Sheikh for a case study to find out just how his EHR improves his practice.

One important factor that set Dr. Sheikh up for early success, was his decision to use an EHR from the beginning. Before he opened his Internal Medicine practice, he had decided paper-free was the way to go. Dr. Sheikh set about looking for a Web-based, easy-to-use system, with e-prescribing and lab integration – and that’s how he found CureMD.

Dr. Sheikh says CureMD’s customer service and quick setup made it easy to get a smooth start. CureMD offered training sessions for his staff, which helped everyone get up-to-speed with the system. Training sessions covered all aspects of the software, so that staff could be familiar and comfortable with using different features, by the time they started seeing patients.

Additionally, CureMD’s digital templates have proved a valuable tool for Genesis. For example, for existing patients Dr. Sheikh uses a template that auto-populates history, medication lists, etc., by using information gathered in previous appointments. Dr. Sheikh also points out that aside from making the patient visit smoother, the digital charting reduces the chance of errors caused by misplaced files or misread handwriting.

CureMD’s e-prescribing functionality saves time, for Dr. Sheikh and his patients. When he enters the medication into the EHR, it automatically sends the prescription to the pharmacy of the patient’s choice. The patient doesn’t have to make a trip to drop off the script.

Genesis is also working on integrating their CureMD system with the hospital and the labs, they work with most frequently. This will enable them to send orders and patient’s information to the lab electronically. As with e-prescribing, digital orders will save a patient time and eliminate the possibility of errors with handwritten notes.

CureMD also provides educational materials for patients. Their module makes it easy for Dr. Sheikh to engage his patients in their own care by providing them information about their condition or treatment plan. CureMD also features a patient portal where patients can go online to access their medication lists, diagnoses, upcoming tests, and other medical information.

Perhaps the overarching benefit for Dr. Sheikh is that CureMD lets him access patient information on the go. All of the features he finds valuable, he can access from anywhere with an Internet connection. This helps him do his job better. “Patient care is the most important thing to me,” he explains. “CureMD allows me to have all of my patients’ information at my fingertips so I can provide them with the best possible care.”

Genesis Internal Medicine – A Case Study

Because Dr. Ahsen Sheikh, MD, utilizes CureMD EHR in his Internal Medicine practice., he doesn’t have to dedicate space and funds to store paper records, which saves his practice $10,000 a year. Furthermore, CureMD’s anywhere-access to patient information means, Dr. Sheikh can provide the best possible care to his patients.

Software Advice, an independent website that reviews and provides research on electronic health record (EHR) solutions, conducted an in-depth independent case study of Dr. Sheikh’s practice. Read the full case study here: http://profitable-practice.softwareadvice.com/case-study-genesis-saves-thousands-with-curemd-1013/