Reimagining EHRs with AI: The PrognoCIS Vision for Better Outcomes

Electronic health records (EHRs) are crucial for managing healthcare in the digital age, but they come with challenges. Many systems available on the market are more complex than they are efficient, and the effort required to troubleshoot tech issues while treating patients can contribute to physician burnout. Additionally, compliance hurdles when sharing records digitally limit your software choices. Fortunately, recent developments in AI in electronic health records make it possible to overcome these challenges. 

For successful implementation, it's essential to choose a partner with sufficient industry experience in both AI and EHRs. As a trusted leader in healthcare IT, PrognoCIS can help you update your practice management strategy by bringing AI-optimized EHRs directly to you.

What Is the State of EHRs Today?

An outdated EHR system can be more trouble than it’s worth, especially when it gets in the way of workflow efficiency. Not only does it increase the likelihood of documentation errors, but it also reduces patient satisfaction. Furthermore, you may see an uptick in workplace fatigue as your staff juggles patient care and charting tasks. Combined, these issues will negatively impact your bottom line.

Physicians, the backbone of any medical practice, are hindered by outdated EHR systems. With 77% of physicians reporting EHR-related burnout, the limitations of traditional EHRs can become a significant source of stress for both clinicians and administrators. These are the most common problems that lead to burnout.

Usability

Many EHRs are outfitted with overly complex user interfaces, which can disrupt workflows and contribute to input errors. An ideal EHR should feature an intuitive, easy-to-navigate dashboard that’s designed for quick data retrieval.

Data Silos

An EHR lacking interoperability often results in data silos, making it difficult to share information between different providers, departments, or locations. This can impact everything from e-prescriptions and routine labs to insurance claims and reimbursements.

Compliance

Due to the sensitive nature of patient data, EHRs must be HIPAA-compliant. Some organizations may not be able to move on from outdated systems if the available upgrades lack sufficient privacy controls. 

Complexity

EHRs have many advanced features that are useful in the healthcare space but mastering them requires specialized training in addition to their other duties. Unfortunately, adopting an EHR with too many unnecessary features may result in staff resistance or the need for additional resources.

How Is AI Transforming EHRs?

PwC reports that AI's addressable market share in healthcare will more than double from 15% to over 30% by 2030 — and the market is projected to reach $868B. AI in electronic health records is becoming an important factor in running a profitable healthcare business. 

Core AI EHR capabilities include: 

• Natural language processing in EHR for faster charting 
• Predictive analytics for proactive care 
• Automated workflows for admin efficiency 
• Intelligent clinical decision support (AI-driven alerts & recommendations)

What Are PrognoCIS’s AI Vision & Key Features?

There’s a delicate balance between innovation and patient safety when it comes to using AI healthcare technology. PrognoCIS is designed with this in mind, increasing efficiency and accuracy within your practice while keeping EHR secure.

Seamless AI-Driven Scribe

An AI-powered scribe listens to provider-patient conversations and automatically generates structured notes. Reducing documentation time allows providers to spend less time on charting and more time on direct patient care.

AI-Past Visit Notes

AI reviews up to the last five visits and creates a quick summary of the visit notes, for quick overview, reducing the time spent on reviewing notes.

AI-Chat

Use AI-Chat to research up-to-date medical information instantly from reliable medical sources within the EHR

Interoperability

FHIR interoperability with AI leverages APIs to exchange data between different IT systems, allowing organizations to share information in more flexible but still secure ways.

Compliance

PrognoCIS’s AI EHR is HTI-1, HIPAA, and ONC-certified, with 2015 QPP MIPS reports and dashboard changes, so you can avoid hefty fines for non-compliance. All data is stored and transferred via private servers, so any information exchanges remain secure and violation-free.

 AI Features Coming Soon

• AI scribe summary for provider app and telemedicine visits – Like the AI-Scribe feature, this feature will listen to patient and provider conversations, automatically generate notes for telemedicine visits and while using the Provider App.
• Automatic encounter prep prior to a visit- Working in harmony with the referral management feature, AI will review the referral documents and prep an encounter with the necessary information prior to the visit.
• AI-driven documents with auto-attach capability- Test results will be automatically attached to the respective patients' charts, reducing the amount of manual labor.
• AI-driven insurance eligibility for easy decision-making - Combining insurance eligibility with AI delivers a clear picture of covered services including copays, deductibles, and predictive patient responsibility based on visit type and provider specialty.
• Smart scrubbing of claims and denials- AI-scrubs claims for accuracy and compliance prior to sending, reducing rejections and denials.
• Integrated AI agents for billing – Helps reduce potential claim denials by analyzing trends of insurance companies and plans. It can also assist with upcoding and downcoding claims to bill the exact code needed.
• Voice-based prescription orders – Using Ambient listening, the prescription screen will become interactive. The provider will be able to speak the prescription details, and it will auto-populate on the prescription order screen.
• Scheduling appointments using AI from the chat center and integrated AI agents – Patients will be able to schedule appointments using a two-way chat feature specific to providers; they will simply select an open appointment time.

What Are the Benefits for Healthcare Providers?

Compared to traditional EHRs, AI-enabled EHRs can reduce up to 40% of admin tasks. For providers, this allows for more face-to-face time with patients, supports faster clinical decision-making, and improves workplace satisfaction. 

Ultimately, reducing physician burnout with AI is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and improving patient outcomes, which is critical for running a successful practice.

How Can You Overcome Adoption Barriers?

The most common adoption barrier for AI EHRs is the initial cost of setting them up, along with the necessary training and tech support. However, healthcare organizations report a 30% improvement in patient outcomes when using AI, which can make the ROI can be significant after just a few years. 

PrognoCIS addresses initial cost concerns by providing practices with extra training and change management as you convert to an AI EHR. With additional privacy safeguards in place, you can also migrate large amounts of data while remaining compliant with federal and local regulations.

Why Choose PrognoCIS AI EHR?

With over 25 years in EHR innovation, PrognoCIS offers scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that grow with your practice. Its AI-powered platform empowers physicians, streamlines operations, and maximizes patient outcomes. 

Ready to see the future of healthcare and how PrognoCIS AI can transform your medical practice? Rreach out to our staff of friendly experts to book a demo today.

The Future is Now

Ultimately, AI is shaping the future of healthcare IT. This new technology can help you overcome the most common challenges of traditional EHRs, from usability and compliance-related issues to clinician burnout. Updating systems to take advantage of the benefits can keep your organization competitive while making the future brighter for staff and patients alike.