An Electronic Medical Record EMR is the digital version of a patient's medical charts, including their entire medical history.
Practice Management Software is a digital solution designed to handle all the administrative processes that keep a practice running smoothly.
Both EMR and PMS tools are designed for healthcare practice use, however, the difference lies in the specific areas where they can be useful.
While EMR is ideal for handling the healthcare aspect, PMS can be utilized on the business end of your medical practice.
This means that all of their features and functions are different.
All EMR features are focused on helping doctors provide quality care to their patients. For example, the medication tracking tool shows all your patients’ prescriptions so that you can easily avoid possible medication interactions or allergic reactions.
On the other hand, PMS features aim to help your healthcare practice run smoothly and increase profits.