Physicians' Institute News

11.08 - Arista OB/GYN earns statewide E-Technology Award

Arista OB/GYN Associates, based in Alpharetta, 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 specialty care practice of 1-9 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 is to showcase replicable, innovative technology solutions that demonstrate a positive impact on clinical practice.

 

Kenneth Healey, M.D., of Arista OB/GYN Associates, said, “The EMR technology solution addressed the problem of providing medical records, appointment scheduling, electronic prescriptions and billing information from the central office to the satellite offices, physician’s homes and to the hospital.”

 

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.