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10 reasons why you should consider running your practice in the cloud
By Dilip Naran : Med-e-Mass
1 . A safer place to store your valuable information There are many benefits to a paperless practice that is run through a cloud-based practice management system . The first one that comes to mind is safety of data as digital documents are much less vulnerable than paper files . Cost saving also plays a big role when moving your practice from paper to the cloud . Paperless practices also seem to be more geared towards efficient customer service as it is much easier to find up-to-date customer files .
2 . Easy access from anywhere at any time When using a dependable and reliable cloud service provider to host your data , you can enjoy the benefits of not having a costly server that requires constant maintenance be it database backups , application installations or upgrades . Your data resides safely and securely in the cloud and all you require to access it is an Internet connection , computer , tablet or phone . As easy as 1,2,3 .
3 . Real-time patient records With cloud-based practice management software your records are always up-to-date due to the way in which information is captured and stored .
4 . An on-the-go appointment diary A cloud-based PMA gives you the freedom to manage your appointments and diary from anywhere . When linked with an online appointment portal this can not only increase the number of patients you see in a day , but also decrease the administration workload of your practice managers as patients can schedule their own appointments via the Internet .
5 . Effective financial control Integrated financial and clinical management in your cloudbased PMA is key to the success of any modern day practice as data is secure regardless of the device you use to access it . It also adds more comprehensive data to understanding your practice as a business than paper-based records .
6 . Gone are the billing day blues Billing is made quick and easy by using a cloud-based PMA as it is easier to bill patients correctly with the use of modifiers , and allows you to keep abreast of all regulatory issues .
7 . See how your practice is doing All aspects of your practice can be viewed in real-time through detailed financial and statistical reporting on any reputable cloud-based PMA .
8 . Centralised stock management A cloud-based PMA enables you to manage your practice stock levels thus saving time to spend elsewhere in the practice .
9 . Up-to date tariff pricing Because of automatic updates of all the applications in the cloud , all tariff prices will always be up-to-date .
10 . Trackable and secure information Information is secure as it is only accessible when you log into the system . Information is easy to find as any edits or additions to patient records are tracked by audit trails . you waiting for ?