title: Computerized charting--an essential tool for survival.
abstract: Clinical documentation is becoming increasingly important, not only for patient care, but for satisfying payors' need for proof of efficient and cost-effective care. What factors are involved in a computerized documentation system and what should providers look for?
authors.affiliation: Epsilon Systems, Inc., Arden Hills, MN, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Westra
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Raup
mesh_terms: D000555:Ambulatory Care Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004282:Documentation; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States