decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 4 (April)
Voice recognition software could save money, improve A/R
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Article Overview
This article covers practice operations issues related to adopting voice recognition software in medical offices. It discusses general benefits and drawbacks, implementation considerations, and how the technology may interact with electronic health records and billing workflows. It is intended for physicians, billers, practice managers, and health information technology staff evaluating documentation tools.
Why This Topic Matters
Documentation technology can affect productivity, transcription expense, and the speed and accuracy of downstream billing and records workflows. The article helps readers assess whether voice recognition software may fit their practice environment.
Article Sections
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Practice experience with voice recognition
Examples from physician groups that adopted voice recognition software and how it affected documentation and office workflow.
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Is it right for your practice?
General considerations for evaluating whether voice recognition software is a good fit for a medical practice.
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Try before you buy
A brief recommendation to compare documentation workflows before making a purchasing decision.
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An EHR may offer added value
Discussion of how voice recognition may work alongside electronic health records and related office systems.
What You Will Learn
- How voice recognition software may affect medical practice documentation workflows
- What operational benefits and drawbacks practices may consider when evaluating the technology
- How voice recognition can relate to electronic health record use
- Why practices may test documentation tools before adoption
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
- Health information technology staff
- Medical office administrators
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