Medical Care
Interim HealthCare Agencies Adopt Netsmart's myUnity EHR
2024-12-06
The technological advancements in post-acute care delivery hold great promise. These advancements are set to transform the way healthcare is delivered and managed. In Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Pueblo, and Tucson, Interim HealthCare agencies are gearing up to implement Netsmart's integrated electronic health record (EHR) system, myUnity. This system is designed specifically for post-acute care settings and is expected to bring about significant improvements.

Benefits of the Integrated EHR System

The implementation of myUnity will streamline documentation processes, including OASIS and routine visit records. By leveraging features such as usability, interoperability, mobility, and augmented intelligence, healthcare providers will be able to work more efficiently. The four agencies will benefit from clinical decision support, improved referral management, and access to the Netsmart network, which incorporates the Carequality interoperability framework. This will enable the sharing and exchange of data with other providers and health information exchanges within the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Devin Ringling, the CEO and owner of the four Interim HealthCare agencies, expressed confidence in their choice. He said, "The collaboration and transparency we experienced throughout the evaluation process with the Netsmart team gave us confidence in our choice. We are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care, which requires advanced technology and a long-term technology partner, like Netsmart. We are excited to implement a comprehensive platform that helps enhance data visibility, reduce duplication of efforts, and ultimately allow our clinicians to devote more time to patient care."

Interim HealthCare of Colorado Springs, which offers a range of services including home healthcare and medical staffing, selected Netsmart after determining that it provides physician order tracking and enhanced reporting capabilities, as well as better integration with hospital portals. The implementation of myUnity will soon empower nearly 700 clinicians and staff, allowing the agencies to manage various business lines and care settings within a unified patient record system. This integrated approach ensures that a patient's health information is consistently available, providing healthcare providers with health histories as individuals transition between care settings.

Integrated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Solution

In addition to the integrated EHR system, the agencies are set to incorporate an integrated electronic visit verification (EVV) solution. This solution will optimize mobile care delivery and authenticate provider visits for home-based services. It will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of care delivery, ensuring that patients receive the right care at the right time.

Netsmart Provider Solutions senior vice-president and managing director David Strocchia said, "Interim HealthCare of Colorado Springs has established itself as an industry leader by addressing community needs and implementing innovative technology." This recognition highlights the importance of technological advancements in post-acute care delivery and the role that Interim HealthCare is playing in driving innovation.

With the implementation of these technologies, Interim HealthCare agencies are well-positioned to improve the quality and efficiency of post-acute care delivery. They are committed to providing high-quality care and using advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes. By working together with Netsmart, they are taking a significant step forward in the evolution of post-acute care.

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