Is centricity an EMR or EHR?

Centricity is an EMR system from GE Healthcare, aimed at larger practices. The solution combines clinical and financial management and is designed to be used on tablets and mobile devices, allowing physicians and practice staff to carry a patient’s medical information and update them on the move.

What is Centricity EMR & PM?

It is a fully integrated electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (PM) system for practices of all sizes. It is designed to enhance the clinical and financial productivity of ambulatory practices, is a certified complete and modular EHR under the 2014 edition criteria, and attests to Meaningful Use.

Who owns Centricity EMR?

GE Healthcare
Centricity is a brand of healthcare IT software systems from GE Healthcare, a division of General Electric. It includes software for independent physician practices, academic medical centers, hospitals and large integrated delivery networks.

What is Centricity Practice Solution?

Centricity™ Practice Solution is a fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Practice Management solution designed to help you enhance the clinical and financial productivity of your ambulatory practice.

Is centricity owned by Athena?

The company has renamed its enterprise revenue cycle management suite with a nod to its early roots at Vermont’s IDX Systems Corporation. Watertown, Massachusetts-based athenahealth announced on Wednesday that its Centricity Business will be rebranded as athenaIDX.

Where is centricity located?

St. Petersburg, FL
Centricity is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL and has 1 office location across 1 country.

Are EMR mandatory?

A mandate requiring electronic medical records for all practitioners is a part of PPACA and is set to take effect in 2014. Some mandates included in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have been included in and strengthened under the PPACA.

How is EMR used in healthcare?

Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital versions of the paper charts in clinician offices, clinics, and hospitals. EMRs contain notes and information collected by and for the clinicians in that office, clinic, or hospital and are mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.

Is Cerner better than MEDITECH?

Cerner ranked right behind MEDITECH with a score of 72.3.