Electronic health records (EHR) features:

1. Patients’ personal and medical data (input by MA or physician).
2. Insurance billing through paperless Internet-encrypted connections to third-party payors.
3. Prescription information periodically updated to ensure that physicians prescribe correct dosages and do not prescribe in conjunction with contraindicated medications.
4. Diagnosis and procedure codes periodically updated to currently accepted codes.
5. Physician chart notes easily accessible when needed as supporting documentation.
6. X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs digitally stored and retrieved at multiple locations.

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• What Do I Need to Remember When Using Electronic Health Records?