FirstEMR

FirstEMR is an electronic medical records (EMR) system designed to integrate the entire medical office. FirstEMR provides a user-friendly interface and advanced features aimed at streamlining workflow and improving patient care. It is designed to accommodate medical practices of all sizes, ranging from solo practitioners to small group practices and larger healthcare organizations. FirstEMR is utilized by professionals and industries across the healthcare spectrum, including physicians, specialists, medical practices, hospitals, healthcare organizations, and a range of medical specialties like family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and urology.

Key Features

FirstEMR provides the following features:

Integration of Patient Information with compliant diagnostic devices: FirstEMR enables the direct input of results and findings into the EMR system, automates documents and forms, and aims to save time and increase productivity.

Increase Revenue and Decrease Overhead: FirstEMR provides enhanced coding recommendations for physicians, enables the provision of new services to patients, and has the potential to minimize physical storage space and paper usage.

Improved Insurance Reimbursement Results: FirstEMR is designed to enhance coding and billing procedures, potentially leading to increased revenue, improved connectivity with patient treatment plans and documentation, and optimized reimbursement for efficient practice management.

Increased Profit: FirstEMR is claimed to have the potential to enhance care, patient satisfaction, and public image, potentially resulting in higher profits through increased referrals and patient retention.

First Health Passport®: FirstEMR allows patients to update personal information and schedule appointments online, provides secure access to personal medical records managed by their physician, and aims to reduce workload for practice staff and eliminate costs associated with faxing or mailing documents.

First Messenger®: According to the vendor, FirstEMR is designed to automate the sending of reminders and appointment-specific information to patients through various channels like SMS, voice mail, or email. It also provides patients the convenience of confirming or modifying appointments electronically, aiming to minimize appointment no-shows and enhance appointment coordination.

First Document Director®: FirstEMR offers the ability to scan and store paper-type patient records and charts electronically, convert paper documents to digital format (TIFF or PDF), and provides organized document storage, quick retrieval, and complete integration with the EMR system.

First Revenue Cycle Management: According to the vendor, FirstEMR automates claim generation and electronic claim processing, potentially minimizing claim rejections, expediting payment processing, and promptly managing rejected claims while accurately mapping insurance reimbursements.

First Transcription: FirstEMR allows dictation for data entry into the EMR system, transcribes dictated notes, and maps them into respective fields, providing faster turnaround time and accurate medical transcription.

First Document Scanning: FirstEMR enables the conversion of paper charts and files into a digital format, aiming to reduce storage costs, improve document control and security, and enable easy access, retrieval, and sharing of documents across multiple offices.