Physicians' Institute News

11.08 - The Longstreet Clinic earns statewide E-Technology Award

The Longstreet Clinic, based in Gainesville, 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 10 or more 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.

 

James Leigh, M.D., of The Longstreet Clinic said, “We use our EMR for scheduling, to track orders for referrals, lab studies and consults and for entering charges and making follow up appointments.  The EMR has many teaching tools that are used with the patient during the visit.”

 

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.