The Paperless Medical Office

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This practical text provides step-by-step, hands-on instruction in using Harris CareTracker, a fully integrated, CCHIT and ONC-ATCB certified Practice Management and Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. This unique instructional package combines an engaging, reader-friendly text with online access to the Harris CareTracker system, enabling students to learn the features, functions, and workflows of administrative, practice management, clinical, and billing activities using a live electronic medical record (EMR) program. In addition to connecting essential EHR concepts to real-world scenarios and tools, the authors link knowledge and activities to the CEHRS credential, with CEHRS Exam Connections highlighted throughout the text. Chapters emphasize key topics such as patient demographics and registration, appointment scheduling, EMR clinical duties, and administrative tasks including billing and collections. For additional context, numerous applied learning Case Studies provide valuable perspective and feature relevant activities and exercises to help prepare students for professional success in this dynamic, rapidly growing field.