The best EHR for
Neurosurgery
Thomas Johans, MD
Pain Management
Chronic pain physician board certified and recertified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology in the Subspecialty of Pain Medicine, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, World Institute of Pain. Affiliated with St Johns Mercy Medical Center in St Louis, MO for 25 years.
"With the advent of pay for performance and evidence-based medicine, Praxis responded with the ability to prospectively study your practice and show proof that you achieve the highest standard of care."
Neurosurgery is one of the most complex and demanding medical specialties, requiring unparalleled precision, detailed patient care, and seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Neurosurgeons handle a wide array of intricate procedures, from brain and spinal surgeries to treating tumors, aneurysms, and trauma-related injuries. Given the critical nature of this work, the best EHR for neurosurgery must go beyond basic functionality—it must enhance workflow efficiency, improve accuracy, and allow for personalized care management tailored to each patient's unique condition.
Unfortunately, many template-based EHR systems often fall short in the neurosurgical field. These systems force neurosurgeons into rigid documentation processes that are poorly suited for the intricate and highly specialized nature of their work. Navigating through standardized templates wastes valuable time, distracts from patient interaction, and can even contribute to errors due to the lack of customization. In a specialty where time is precious and accuracy is paramount, an inflexible EHR can slow down operations and decrease productivity.
Praxis EMR offers an innovative, template-free solution specifically tailored to the needs of neurosurgeons. Powered by an AI-driven technology called Concept Processing, Praxis adapts to each surgeon’s individual workflow and evolves to become faster and more accurate with every use. This eliminates the need for inefficient templates and allows neurosurgeons to document procedures in their own words, capturing the exact details necessary for each case. By streamlining charting, Praxis enables neurosurgeons to focus more on their patients and the complex procedures at hand, rather than navigating through endless menus and drop-down lists.
What makes Praxis particularly beneficial for neurosurgeons is its ability to handle the complexity of neurosurgical documentation. From pre-operative assessments and surgical planning to post-operative care and long-term patient management, Praxis ensures that every step of the process is recorded with the precision and detail required in neurosurgery. The system also supports the integration of vital imaging and diagnostic reports, making it easier for surgeons to access and review critical data in real-time. This not only improves the quality of care but also facilitates better communication between the surgical team and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s treatment.
Efficiency is essential in neurosurgery, where timely decision-making can significantly impact patient outcomes. Praxis EMR saves time by making documentation faster and more intuitive. As the system continuously learns from the surgeon’s preferences, it eliminates repetitive tasks, allowing for quicker and more efficient charting. This is especially crucial in high-pressure environments, where neurosurgeons are managing complex procedures and need an EHR system that supports, rather than hinders, their workflow.
In addition to enhancing documentation, Praxis excels in promoting collaboration among healthcare teams. Neurosurgery often requires input from neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists. Praxis supports seamless communication across these teams by enabling the sharing of detailed notes, treatment plans, and imaging, ensuring that all relevant data is available to everyone involved in the patient’s care. This collaborative approach not only improves treatment coordination but also leads to better patient outcomes.
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In a field like neurosurgery, precision and accuracy are non-negotiable. Praxis EMR supports this by allowing surgeons to document procedures and patient care in a way that aligns with their personal approach, rather than forcing them into rigid templates that can lead to errors. By adapting to the specific needs of each neurosurgeon, Praxis helps ensure that documentation is both accurate and efficient, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and better overall care quality.
In conclusion, the best EHR for neurosurgery must offer more than basic functionality—it must enhance workflow efficiency, support detailed and precise documentation, and foster seamless communication across multidisciplinary teams. Praxis EMR's template-free, AI-driven technology is uniquely suited to meet the demanding requirements of neurosurgery. By enabling neurosurgeons to focus on their patients and procedures without being bogged down by unnecessary administrative tasks, Praxis provides the flexibility, speed, and accuracy needed to excel in this highly specialized field. With Praxis, neurosurgeons can trust that their EHR is working with them, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both patients and surgeons alike.
The Intelligent Neurosurgery Practice
Partnership Between Patient and Practitioner
The relationship between surgeon and patient is of utmost importance, and Praxis allows for a positive relationship to develop due to ease of charting and accessing health details.
Compatible with Alternative Medicinal Treatment Plans
Some patients prefer alternative treatments when receiving surgery and Praxis allows the surgeon to customize and track healthcare plans.
Lab Integration
Automatic tracking, trending and health maintenance of discrete lab values within the free text of the patient's chart.
Patient-Specific Notifications
In individual patient's files, indicate specific problems, family history details, surgical history details or other chart items as notifications.
Customized Surgical Maintenance
Immediately view patient assessment forms, charts, graphs, printouts, a summary of lifestyle details and customizable treatment plans for all patients.
Ease of Documentation
As surgeries can be difficult to accomplish Praxis eases the difficulties that come from using templates for health records and operates based on how individual surgeons practice.
Value Based Surgeries
Automated tracking and reporting to improve reimbursements and practice quality
Quality indicators for the assessment of the surgery
Customized quality indicators for the surgery.
Client Success Stories
The new Medicare coding requirements are so complicated you will spend half as much time figuring out the correct code as you spend with the patient - PRAXIS will be miles ahead of any other program in dealing with this.
I'm a big fan of the features of Praxis EMR. The template-free design, fast documentation, reporting tools, chart dictation, and scanning capabilities all within one program make it easy to work with.
PRAXIS is an electronic engine that not only creates a chart, it takes us physicians to a position of control in the world of medical records ...
I must tell you Praxis is awesome in real time. The power and scope of functionality renews my excitement and enthusiasm in my practice of medicine.
PRAXIS dramatically improves my quality of care...the satisfaction of my patients, and the satisfaction of my colleagues to whom I refer my patients.
... In addition, PRAXIS has another very valuable feature that you may not have considered: that is, enhanced legal protection for the busy practitioner.
Better Medicine
Praxis grows with your knowledge, and learns just as fast as you do! The Concept Processor is nothing short of amazing.
Faster Charting
Praxis not only allows us to practice individually, but allows us to communicate with one other. We learn how each one of us manages patients and sees the system.
Incredible Flexibility
Praxis paid for itself in less than a year, and has now paid for itself over and over again!.... It makes my patient visits faster and helps reduce my liability.
Multiple Coding
With Praxis, I even have the freedom to create my own report model for Gastroenterology, using my own words, how I think, and how I practice medicine.
