Physicians' Institute News

Adel Family Medicine is one of five recipients of the statewide E-Technology Awards for 2008, presented by the Physicians’ Institute for Excellence in Medicine, for successfully developing and implementing an electronic medical records system in a primary care practice of 1-4 physicians.

The Physicians’ Institute for Excellence in Medicine created an E-Technology Award to recognize Georgia physicians who have implemented electronic medical record (EMR) technology solutions in their private practice. The intent was to showcase replicable, innovative technology solutions that demonstrate a positive impact on clinical practice.

Thomas Fausett Jr., M.D., of Adel Family Medicine said, “We are able to immediately pull-up labs, X-rays, print or fax prescriptions…this type of efficiency will never be able to be accomplished with a paper chart system.  Our overall cost savings per year is in the thousands of dollars.”

As a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Medical Association of Georgia, the Physicians’ Institute focuses on activities to support physicians, including the provision of educational programs and tools, and sponsoring applied projects to improve the effectiveness of practices and processes in the physician office.  The mission of the Physicians’ Institute is to improve patient safety and achieve clinical improvements for physicians and their patients.

Jack M. Chapman, M.D. (left), board member of the Physicians’ Institute and President of the Medical Association of Georgia, presents the E-Technology Award to Thomas Fausett Jr., M.D., of Adel Family Medicine.