The healthcare system is a busy place, and there is always work to do and little time, with paperwork piling up. The amount of typing and documentation a doctor or nurse has to do for each patient in their electronic health record (EHR) system can consume several hours a day, forcing them to spend less time providing care to patients.
Virtual Medical Scribing Services offer the ideal way to reduce stress, save time, and improve patient care. Halo’s Virtual Medical Scribing utilizes trained medical scribes to document the patient visit either in real-time or within a few days of the consultation, depending on the service selected.
In this blog, we’ll review the top 10 advantages of utilizing virtual medical scribing services for health care providers in the United States.
1. Less Time Spent on Documentation
Doctors often spend hours each day updating EHRs. With a virtual scribe, they can hand off that task. The scribe listens in on the visit (live or through a recording) and updates the notes for them. This means doctors can spend more time with patients and less on typing.
2. Improved Patient Experience
When a doctor is typing, it can be difficult to be fully present to the patient. With a virtual scribe documenting a visit, doctors will have the opportunity to maintain eye contact, listen more intently, and foster a stronger relationship with their patients.
3. More Time in the Day
Some providers report that just by using a scribe, they will gain up to two hours in their day. That is two hours they can use to see more patients, to do follow-ups, or just to take a break. All of these help providers avoid burnout and improve work-life balance.
4. Lighter Load for In-House Staff
In the absence of a virtual scribe, some nurses or assistants may help with notes and patient records, which is also considered ‘work’. The more jobs one has as staff, the more difficult to stay on top of patient care. A virtual scribe offloads this job, leaving staff to prioritize patient-related activities.
5. Fewer Mistakes in Documentation
Virtual scribes are trained in medical terms and note-taking. This improves accuracy in patient records. Better notes mean fewer billing issues, clearer patient histories, and stronger legal protection.
6. Costs Less than In-House Scribes
Hiring a full-time, in-person scribe can be costly. Think about the salary, training, and equipment. Virtual scribes from companies like Halo Practice Solutions provide the same level of support for clinics, big and small, at a fraction of the cost of an in-house scribe.
7. Works for All Specialties
Whether you’re in cardiology, dermatology, family medicine, or any other field, virtual scribes can be trained for your specialty. Halo Practice Solutions offers scribes with experience in various fields to ensure accuracy and relevance.
8. Easy to Use with Your Current EHR
You don’t have to change how you work. Virtual scribes can log into your current EHR system — whether it’s Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or something else — and take care of notes just like an in-house staff member would.
9. Scales With Your Practice
As a solo provider or in a large clinic practice, virtual medical scribing can grow with you. Whether you want to add one scribe or a whole team, you can start with a single scribe. Halo Practice Solutions makes it easy and efficient to expand your scribing team.
10. Flexible Scheduling; Including After Hours
Virtual scribes work your schedule. They are able to provide the assistance you may need to finish your charting after the clinic has closed. In addition, the Halo team can work in U.S. time zones and after business hours.
Why Choose Halo Practice Solutions?
Halo Practice Solutions is the reliable source for Virtual Medical Scribing Services designed and specifically utilized to address U.S. healthcare providers’ needs. Here are the factors these differentiators:
- HIPAA Compliant and Secure
- Real-time and after-hours scribing
- Scribe with experience across all medical specialties
- Convenient to U.S. time zones
- Affordable and scalable
Halo can eliminate your ECW workload, enhance timeline accuracy, and increase time with your patients. So, whether you are a busy level family physician or a component of a growing health system, Halo has your help every step of the way.
Final Thoughts
Virtual medical scribing is not just nice to have, but really does improve clinic health outcomes! It allows healthcare providers to work more efficiently, stay more present with their patients, and feel less stressed!
If you want to take back the reins on your productivity and spend more of your valuable time doing what you LOVE – helping people – check out Halo Practice Solutions for Virtual Medical Scribing Services.
Visit halopracticesolutions.com to learn more or schedule a consultation or you can call directly us on 281-721-9161 or email us: info@halopracticesolutions.com
