In every aspect of our working lives, technology is advancing at a pace! We all rely on it to inform us, provide access to products and services, organise our time and to stay connected with work colleagues, customers and suppliers

And nowhere is that more true than in Healthcare! Over the last few years, we’ve seen big advances in technology that has improved patient management, enabled sharing of vital information, increased speed and accuracy of diagnoses and widen the scope of treatment.

The bottom line is that without up-to-date technology, private healthcare professionals will find themselves struggling to provide the best possible care, working longer hours, risking making administrative errors and losing patients to those who are better equipped.

This is where an intelligent, easy to manage, private practice medical system comes into its own…

WHAT IS ‘MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE’?

Simply put, it’s a practice management system that deals with the day to day operations of a medical practice. It’s also referred to as ‘patient management software’, ‘medical consultation software’ and ‘practice management software’ amongst others!

From the minute a patient arrives for their consultation, the process of care management within your practice begins. Some elements of that care are carried out by your practice team, but increasingly, much of the organisation and management is now performed by a medical management system.

Historically, these systems involved paper processes, but now, they are almost entirely automated 

WHY IS BECOMING PAPERLESS SO IMPORTANT?

Converting your paper into electronic files frees up valuable office space, saves money in costly storage and protects documents from fire, flood and potentially disastrous loss.

And better still, a good medical management system enables you to store all of your electronic patient files in an organised way, so that you can access whatever you need at the click of a button!

Moving to a paperless practice is straight-forward with PPM’s comprehensive electronic patient records. You can instantly access an up-to-date, complete medical history for every patient – saving hours of admin time, removing the risk of misplaced or lost patient data and assisting in quickly answering patient questions and requests.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

Medical management software combines medical data and analysis with administrative tools to help make your practice more efficient. With increased demand on our healthcare services and the challenges we face as a result, it’s absolutely essential that your practice is managed well and your patients can continue to receive the treatments and care they need.

A medical management system goes beyond just being an electronic health record or electronic medical record. Whilst it does offer you the functionality to track your basic patient information, it also combines that information with other systems and processes to create a targeted healthcare plan for your patients. It’s through this process that both your patients and practice team have the time and resources they truly need.

Another benefit of you having a medical management software system in your practice, is that it reduces waste.

Huge numbers of people flow through the systems of even the smallest practices, so to reduce time and resource wastage through menial tasks, or repetitive administration activities, a patient management system can streamline these processes for you and ensure a steady flow of patients are treated within the capacity of your practice at any given time.

HOW DOES IT ENHANCE THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE?

All patient management tools have an impact on the overall patient experience. Whether it’s a simple online tool to make appointment booking easier, or a way to ensure all your patient health records are accurate and accessible – a strong system cannot only retain high levels of care and patient experience during busy times, but can also enhance the quality of care for all of your patients throughout the years.

PPM (Private Practice Manager) Software provides all of these benefits to consultants in the private sector and moving to a paperless practice couldn’t be easier with PPM’s comprehensive electronic patient records. All patient notes can be securely stored remotely via our secure cloud-based hosted solution. You can simply scan or import documents, x-rays and static images of MRI/CT/ultrasound scans – everything in one convenient, central location

A free, no-obligation demo of the PPM Software system can be arranged in a jiffy by clicking here!
And for support with the transition, our trusted partner GSA Scanning Bureau has a specialist project management team who will tailor a complete service providing a secure paperless solution to meet your specific requirements.

Tom Hunt is Managing Director of PPM Software and an authority in Practice Management Systems for Private Healthcare Professionals. With over 25 years experience in this area, Tom has worked with thousands of private practices across the UK and has developed a leading-edge technology system that saves consultants and practice managers time, money and resources, leaving them free to do their job with less burden, strain and clutter around their daily operation.