Reprinted from the May 2000 issue of "Quotes"
published by Quorum Health Group, Inc.

"Charting" a new course

Lake City, S.C.

Electronic medical charting is improving efficiencies and reducing costs at Carolinas Hospital System - Lake City, Lake City, S.C.   The 48-bed rural facility uses Electronic Medical Records (EMR) which are stored in a computer database.  EMRs allow the user to quickly input information using voice recognition software as well as digital photographs and other multimedia. According to Jeffrey C. Gersbach, M.D., an emergency department physician, the cutting edge technology eliminates costly and time-consuming paperwork while helping physicians create more accurate records and faster access to patient information. This system ultimately improves patient care, noted Dr. Gersbach. 

"Our facility receives many positive compliments about its emergency department records including insurance companies and specialists who request copies of digital photographs for claims or diagnostic purposes," said Pete Bowman, hospital CEO.