Unfortunately the search function has been frustrating for all using version 4, I apologize for this, and ask for your patience as we get version 5 ready for you.
-Eric
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The search function is where the EMR shines. The ability to extract data is crucial and it truly separates it from paper and many of the other EMRs I initially looked at eons ago*.
I discovered my NP was billing flu shots incorrectly and was able to go in and search for "flu shot." She charts that way, I chart as Influenza, so it only brought her's up. Unfortunately it also brought up many old charts because I couldn't do a multiple search and exclude old charts, but hey, I found about 10 instances with manual searching of the results where it was not coded corrected. That's money, since it's early enough to bill for them again.
I suspect most EMRs have a search function and it is useful. I know it has always blown folks away that I could identify my premies, or asthmatics with a few clicks. I have been doing this long enough that I take that for granted. To loose that ability is frustrating. I look forward to V5, if for nothing else but to get my search on. (Who knows for what)
*(I have been with AC for 8 years but have looked until probably a couple of years ago, not so much to change but rather to see what they offered. Just don't have the time now.)
