Goodbye Outdated EHR, Hello Scalability: Thinkitive Delivers a Modern Solution

Overview

Our client is a prominent healthcare provider based in New Jersey and is seeking to expand their services beyond their current clinic location. With a vision to increase their presence across multiple cities, they aim to offer a wide range of multispecialty services. However, their existing subscription-based EHR system is unable to match their evolving needs. Lacking essential features and falling behind industry standards, the current system hinders their ability to keep pace with the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

To address these challenges and align with industry advancements, the client has chosen Thinkitive for the development of a new EHR solution. With our extensive experience in the healthcare industry, we were well-equipped to provide them with a modernized EHR system tailored to their unique needs and requirements.

Business challenges

1. Limited Scalability:

The current subscription-based EHR system lacks scalability, hindering the client's expansion plans across multiple cities and clinics.

2. Inflexible Workflow:

The inflexibility of the existing EHR system restricts the client's ability to customize workflows and adapt to the unique operational needs of different clinic locations and specialties.

3. Compliance and Security Concerns:

The outdated EHR system may pose compliance and security risks, potentially jeopardizing patient data privacy and regulatory compliance as per evolving healthcare regulations.

Solution

As a software development company with experience in the healthcare industry, we have provided a custom-built EHR solution that addresses their specific challenges and leverages the latest technologies. Here's how Thinkitive can address the limitations of the current system:

1. Leveraging Thinkitive's Cloud-based EHR Platform:

We have developed a cloud-based EHR system specifically designed for scalability. This eliminates the need for the client to manage hardware infrastructure and allows elastic scaling to accommodate growth in clinics, doctors, and patients across New Jersey and beyond.

2. Microservices Architecture:

We have designed the EHR system using a microservices architecture, where each functional module (e.g., patient records, appointments, billing) operates independently as a separate service. This architecture promotes scalability by enabling individual components to be scaled independently, allowing the system to handle increased workload efficiently.

3. Configurable Workflows with Thinkitive's Development Tools:

Our technical experts have developed a user-friendly interface within the EHR system that allows for the customization of workflows. This empowers the client to tailor workflows for different departments, specialties (e.g., cardiology, pediatrics), and clinic locations based on their specific needs.

4. HIPAA Compliance with Thinkitive's Development Process:

Thinkitive's development process ensures the new EHR system adheres to HIPAA regulations. This includes features like secure data encryption, audit trails, and role-based access control. Additionally, we have Integrated regulatory compliance modules into the EHR system to facilitate compliance with evolving healthcare regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH. These modules should provide built-in controls, templates, and workflows designed to streamline compliance efforts and ensure that the EHR system meets regulatory requirements.

Additional Considerations

Value Delivered

• Eliminates Hardware Cost & Management:

  By eliminating the need for on-premise hardware management, the client has saved 20-30% on IT infrastructure costs.

• Improved Accessibility:

  With cloud-based infrastructure, the EHR system can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, providing flexibility and convenience for healthcare professionals and patients alike.

• Increased Staff Productivity:

  Configurable workflows tailored to specific needs can streamline processes and reduce administrative tasks, potentially leading to a 20% increase in staff productivity.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  Thinkitive's development process ensures that the EHR system adheres to HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH regulations, protecting patient data privacy and security.