Publications by authors named "Phyllis J Filker"
The objective of this study was to investigate if electronic patient records have utility in dental school strategic planning. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been used by all predoctoral students and faculty members at Nova Southeastern University's College of Dental Medicine (NSU-CDM) since 2006. The study analyzed patient demographic and caries risk assessment data from October 2006 to May 2011 extracted from the axiUm EHR database.
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- The Obama administration aims to enhance the U.S. health care system's access and efficiency, partly through the increased use of electronic health records (EHRs).
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine transitioned from paper charts to EHRs with the introduction of AxiUm in 2006, leading to improved patient care and better oversight of treatment outcomes.
- While there are challenges to adopting EHRs, such as learning curves and startup costs, universities serve as ideal environments for health professions students to develop proficiency with EHR technology for their future careers.