In addition, a transcriptionist logs all reports. Productivity statistics are maintained by transcriptionists as well as by reports. The business office can print what it needs. The correspondence function was aided significantly. Expedite the billing process Transcriptionists and coders have X-ray, cardiopulmonary, lab, and so on at their fingertips.
Coders can code from online reports, which expedites the billing process.
Improve patient care Physicians can access records from home or office. This provides more timely intervention and can improve patient care. Quality management and utilization review can also review information more quickly online. Patients get to the OR more quickly and clinicians can review online reports. The move toward the CMR is real.