athenahealth Clinical Documentation
Supporting accurate documentation for ambulatory practices.
Overview
athenahealth's athenaClinicals EHR is a cloud-based solution primarily for ambulatory practices. While it doesn't have a dedicated inpatient CDI module like hospital-focused systems, it has built-in features to improve documentation quality at the point of care. This includes structured templates, coding assistance, and quality reporting prompts that guide clinicians to create more complete and accurate notes, which is crucial for outpatient CDI and risk adjustment.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-based EHR
- Customizable templates
- Integrated medical coding support
- Quality management dashboards
- Voice-powered documentation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully cloud-native platform
- Networked intelligence from across its customer base
- Combines EHR with practice management and patient engagement services
Unique Value: Provides a cloud-based, networked EHR that helps ambulatory practices improve documentation quality through intelligent workflows and data-driven insights from its vast network of providers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining clinical workflows for small to medium practices
- Improving quality score performance
- Ensuring accurate billing for outpatient services
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large hospital inpatient CDI programs
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more managed, service-oriented approach to the EHR, where athenahealth handles many of the administrative and technical burdens, allowing practices to focus on documentation and care.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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