eHealth technology can effectively improve healthcare for both patients and healthcare providers. The current healthcare system is under tremendous pressure. The number of insured patients has gone up; there are more instances of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and the aging population is going up in numbers.

Managing healthcare on paper has already run its limits. This is why moving patient health information online. Not only does this reduce errors and instances of tests duplication, but it also means any delays in providing treatment can be effectively reduced.

eHealth Benefits for Patients

The biggest benefit of eHealth records is that compared to paper records, the incidents of errors in eHealth records is substantially lower. Electronic health records also make it easier for dentists to not only follow up with their patients and track continuing care, but it enables them to co-ordinate better other doctors involved in the care delivery system of a patient. Also because a dentist has full access to a patient’s medical history, not only is a more in-depth evaluation possible but it also enables the dentist to reach an accurate diagnosis more quickly and better manage medication and care post any dental procedures.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of eHealth records is during an emergency or during any catastrophic situation. At times such as these every second counts and having access to a patient’s medical history, their blood type, any serious health conditions, and information about allergies can prove to be detrimental to the patient’s life.

Top Benefits of eHealth for Healthcare Providers

eHealth can up the ante on ensuring quality oral health care for your patients. Not only does eHealth improve healthcare delivery, but it also encourages greater transparency and accountability and enables dental practices to deliver positive patient experiences across various touch points in the patient journey.

Care delivery improves – healthcare providers have faster access to patient records.
Improved accuracy in coding and billing – as access to patient documentation is quick.

All participants (dentists, GPs, Hospitals) in a patient’s care giver team have easy access to patient health records – leading better co-ordination and collaboration.

The process of building and managing patient records improves as any new information can be easily added.

eHealth system includes performance-improving tools as well as real-time quality reporting which serve to improve care delivery for patients.