{"id":49653,"date":"2026-04-21T05:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edvak.com\/blogs\/?p=49653"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:59:22","slug":"best-cardiology-ehr-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edvak.com\/blogs\/best-cardiology-ehr-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cardiology EHR for New York Practices 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Best Cardiology EHR for New York Practices (2026) <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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New York cardiologists face operational pressures that most other states\u00a0don’t: strict Department of Health reporting requirements, high patient volumes, complex billing rules, and coordination across the state’s major hospital networks. Your EHR either supports this reality or becomes another administrative burden.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This guide is built for cardiologists evaluating EHR systems in 2026. It covers what\u00a0actually matters: documentation efficiency, billing accuracy, New York compliance, and how to choose a system that protects your revenue while reducing burnout.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why New York Cardiology Practices Need Purpose-Built EHR Systems <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Generic medical software\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0account for what makes cardiology different. A chest pain evaluation\u00a0isn’t\u00a0a 15-minute office visit. It requires cardiovascular history, validated risk stratification, detailed exam findings, ECG interpretation, differential diagnosis, and a treatment plan that accounts for multiple conditions simultaneously.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

New York adds another layer. The state has\u00a0maintained\u00a0cardiac registries since 1989, requiring detailed reporting for catheterization procedures and surgical outcomes. Your EHR must capture risk-adjusted mortality data, procedural volumes, and quality metrics in formats specified by the New York State Department of\u00a0Health\u00a0or\u00a0you’ll\u00a0spend hours extracting data manually.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

State-specific requirements include:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Cardiac Reporting System compliance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– All cardiac catheterization laboratory centers must\u00a0submit\u00a0detailed procedural data. Your EHR needs to generate these reports automatically.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Section 405.29 regulations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– If you\u00a0operate\u00a0a\u00a0cath\u00a0lab, you must document quality assurance programs, hold cardiology conferences at least 10 times yearly, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0statistics on normal versus abnormal studies. Your\u00a0<\/span>analytics and reporting<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0tools should track this without manual intervention.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Volume tracking<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– New York requires interventional cardiologists to perform minimum 75 PCI cases annually, including 11 emergency procedures. Your system should\u00a0monitor\u00a0these thresholds automatically.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2026 billing changes<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– CMS introduced a 2.5% negative adjustment to work RVUs and restructured the entire PCI code family. Without\u00a0<\/span>auto capture of ICD and CPT codes<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0built for the new rules, your denial rate will spike.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Beyond regulations, New York practices see 40-50 patients daily in metro areas, coordinate care across NYP, Northwell, Montefiore, and Mount Sinai systems, and\u00a0operate\u00a0in one of the nation’s most complex payer environments. Your EHR needs to handle this volume and complexity without breaking.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Documentation Problem: Why Cardiologists Spend Hours After Clinic <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Most cardiologists finish clinic and spend another 2-3 hours completing notes. This\u00a0isn’t\u00a0a time management problem.\u00a0It’s\u00a0a software problem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Primary care EHR templates\u00a0don’t\u00a0accommodate cardiovascular complexity. A heart failure exacerbation\u00a0requires:\u00a0detailed volume status assessment, review of home weights and symptoms, exam findings including JVP, cardiac auscultation with specific descriptors, peripheral edema grading, medication adjustments with dosing rationale, and evidence-based guideline adherence documentation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Generic templates force you into free-text documentation that takes forever and\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0support quality reporting or proper billing. Systems with\u00a0<\/span>AI-powered documentation<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0built specifically for cardiology convert patient conversations into structured notes\u00a0automatically,reducing\u00a0charting time by 60-70%.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The best platforms offer\u00a0<\/span>conversation capture to structured notes<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that understand cardiovascular terminology. When you say “S3 gallop,” “2\/6 systolic murmur at apex,” or “1+ pitting edema to mid-shin,” the system knows exactly where this belongs in your note and formats it properly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For procedures,\u00a0<\/span>integrated speech-to-text<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0lets you dictate\u00a0cath\u00a0findings, echo results, or stress test interpretations while\u00a0they’re\u00a0fresh\u2014without toggling between systems or\u00a0losing\u00a0time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Billing in 2026: The PCI Code Restructuring Every New York Cardiologist Must Understand <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you perform interventional procedures, 2026’s billing changes directly\u00a0impact\u00a0your revenue. CMS eliminated six familiar PCI add-on codes and bundled branch vessel work into revised primary codes. Many cardiologists are still billing using pre-2026 logic and seeing claim denials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The restructuring affects how you document and code:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Fewer discrete codes available<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– You\u00a0can’t\u00a0unbundle branch vessel work anymore. Your documentation must clearly describe lesion location, vessel segments treated, bifurcation involvement, and overall complexity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Higher documentation standards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Operative reports need specific details that support the bundled codes\u00a0you’re\u00a0billing. Vague documentation leads to downcoding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Modifier requirements changed<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Some modifiers that applied to old add-on codes no longer work. Using them triggers automatic denials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Medical necessity scrutiny increased<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Payers are auditing more aggressively because the bundled codes carry higher reimbursement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Systems with cardiology-specific\u00a0<\/span>billing and revenue cycle management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0understand these rules. They read your procedure documentation and suggest codes that match both what you did and what 2026 rules allow. They\u00a0validate\u00a0modifiers before submission. They check medical necessity against payer policies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Without this intelligence,\u00a0you’re\u00a0either: (1) billing conservatively and leaving money on the table, or (2) billing aggressively and dealing with denials and appeals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Real-time insurance eligibility checks<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0prevent another common revenue leak: performing procedures only to discover the patient’s authorization expired or coverage changed. This is especially critical in New York where Medicaid managed care plans have strict authorization requirements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Claims management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0tools\u00a0track denials and\u00a0identify\u00a0patterns. If Empire BCBS is consistently denying a specific code combination, you need to know\u00a0immediately\u2014not three months later when your revenue is\u00a0down\u00a0and you\u00a0can’t\u00a0figure out why.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Actually Matters in a Cardiology EHR: Features That Protect Revenue and Reduce Burnout <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Vendor presentations focus on features that sound impressive but\u00a0<\/span>don’t<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>impact<\/span>\u00a0daily practice.\u00a0<\/span>Here’s<\/span>\u00a0what\u00a0<\/span>actually matters<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You need templates built for cardiology encounters, not primary care visits with a few cardiology fields added. Look for:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Structured exam templates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Dedicated sections for cardiac auscultation, peripheral pulses, volume status, JVP assessment. Not generic “normal exam” checkboxes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Risk scoring tools<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Built-in calculators for ASCVD, CHA2DS2-VASc, HAS-BLED, GRACE, TIMI. These should auto-populate based on your documentation, not require manual data entry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Procedure documentation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Proper templates for\u00a0cath\u00a0procedures, echoes, stress tests, EP studies. They should integrate with your imaging systems, not exist as standalone documents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

ECG integration<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Direct connection to your ECG system with interpretation tools. Reading an ECG\u00a0shouldn’t\u00a0require switching screens or manually typing findings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The best platforms offer\u00a0<\/span>clinical decision support<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that alerts you to relevant guidelines during documentation. When\u00a0you’re\u00a0managing a patient with atrial fibrillation, the system should surface anticoagulation recommendations based on their CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scores.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cardiology generates diagnostic data constantly. Your EHR must handle it efficiently.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Echo and stress test integration<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Results should auto-populate into charts. No manual transcription of ejection fractions, wall motion abnormalities, or ischemic thresholds.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Cath lab connectivity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Procedure reports from your\u00a0cath\u00a0lab system should flow directly into the patient record with proper formatting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Remote monitoring<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Data from implantable devices, wearables, and home monitoring systems needs to integrate seamlessly. You\u00a0shouldn’t\u00a0be logging into three separate portals to see this information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

PACS connectivity<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Cardiac imaging should be viewable within your EHR. Toggling between systems wastes time and increases error risk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Systems with robust\u00a0<\/span>electronic labs and imaging<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0capabilities\u00a0consolidate\u00a0this data into a single workflow. You document once, and all relevant information is accessible where you need it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Medication Management for Complex Cardiovascular Regimens <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your patients\u00a0aren’t\u00a0on single medications.\u00a0They’re\u00a0on anticoagulants, antiplatelets, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, statins, and diuretics\u00a0often with careful dose titration based on symptoms and lab values.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

E-prescribing and medication management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for cardiology needs to check:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Drug-drug interactions<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Especially QT prolongation risks, interactions between anticoagulants and other medications, contraindications in heart failure or reduced ejection fraction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Renal dosing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Automatic dose adjustments based on GFR for medications requiring renal dose modification.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Formulary checking<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Real-time verification of coverage for specific medications, especially expensive\u00a0biologics\u00a0and newer heart failure therapies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Anticoagulation management<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Dedicated workflows for warfarin monitoring, DOAC selection based on renal function and drug interactions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Connection to New York’s Prescription Monitoring Program prevents prescribing to patients already receiving controlled substances from other providers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Practice Management That Doesn't Require a Dedicated Administrator <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Small practices\u00a0can’t\u00a0afford full-time practice administrators. Your EHR’s\u00a0<\/span>practice management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0tools need to work efficiently without constant oversight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Smart scheduling<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Scheduling<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that understands procedure requirements. When someone books a stress test, the system should automatically check for prior authorization, block\u00a0appropriate time, and send pre-procedure instructions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Task automation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Task management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that creates follow-up tasks automatically when test results are abnormal or medications need monitoring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Referral coordination<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Referral management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that tracks referrals\u00a0to and from other specialists without manual spreadsheets. In New York’s complex referral networks, this prevents lost patients and coordination failures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Document handling<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Document management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span>autofill document parser<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that extracts relevant data from external records automatically instead of making you manually enter hospital discharge summaries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Fax workflow<\/span><\/b>\u00a0– Yes, New York healthcare still runs on fax.\u00a0<\/span>Fax management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0should be integrated, not a separate system requiring manual coordination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“Patient engagement” sounds like marketing fluff until you calculate what no-shows cost your practice.\u00a0A 20% no-show rate for procedures like stress tests and echoes costs small practices $50,000-$100,000 annually.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Effective\u00a0<\/span>patient engagement<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0includes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Procedure-specific reminders<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Automated care reminders<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that send different instructions based on\u00a0what’s\u00a0scheduled. Stress test reminders include caffeine restrictions. Cath reminders include NPO instructions and\u00a0medication holds.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Digital intake<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Patient intake with auto charting<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0that patients complete before arrival. Their responses populate directly into your note, saving 5-10 minutes per visit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Self-service tools<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Patient portal<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for viewing results, requesting refills, and messaging about minor issues.\u00a0<\/span>Online scheduling<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for routine follow-ups.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Two-way communication<\/span><\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>2-way SMS chat and phone calls<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for quick medication adjustments or answering simple questions without requiring phone tag with your front desk.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

These tools\u00a0don’t\u00a0just improve patient satisfaction. They reduce administrative burden and protect revenue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Telehealth\u00a0isn’t\u00a0going away. Medication adjustments, stable follow-ups, and device clinic visits often work better virtually\u00a0if your documentation\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0take twice as long.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Telehealth with AI scribe<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0capabilities document virtual visits as efficiently as in-person encounters. The AI captures conversation, generates structured notes, and handles billing documentation automatically. Without this, telehealth becomes profitable for simple visits but unprofitable for complex cardiology follow-ups that require detailed notes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Edvak <\/td>Small to mid-size practices <\/td>NY DOH reporting, all-in pricing, AI documentation <\/td>Under $500\/provider\/month <\/td>Best value, cardiovascular-native, fast deployment <\/td>Newer platform <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Epic <\/td>Large health systems <\/td>Deep hospital integration (NYP, Northwell) <\/td>Custom enterprise pricing <\/td>Dominant in NYC hospitals <\/td>Extremely expensive, overkill for private practices <\/td> <\/tr>\n
athenahealth <\/td>RCM-focused practices <\/td>Strong NY payer network <\/td>$140-$400\/provider\/month <\/td>Excellent revenue cycle <\/td>Complex interface, requires cardiology customization <\/td> <\/tr>\n
eClinicalWorks <\/td>Multi-specialty groups <\/td>Scalable platform <\/td>$449-$599\/provider\/month <\/td>Comprehensive features <\/td>Steep learning curve <\/td> <\/tr>\n
GE Centricity <\/td>Hospital-based cath labs <\/td>Imaging workflow optimization <\/td>Custom pricing <\/td>Strong device integration <\/td>Expensive, requires IT support <\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why Edvak Works for Value-Conscious New York Practices <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Edvak<\/span><\/span>\u00a0delivers enterprise functionality at a price point that works for small and mid-size practices.\u00a0<\/span>Here’s<\/span>\u00a0what differentiates it:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AI Documentation Built for Cardiovascular Medicine <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Darwin AI engine understands\u00a0cardiology\u00a0terminology and clinical reasoning. It converts patient encounters into properly structured notes that meet New York documentation standards.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A typical chest pain evaluation\u00a0captures:\u00a0complete cardiovascular history including risk factors, detailed cardiac exam findings, ECG interpretation and prior comparison,\u00a0appropriate risk\u00a0stratification, evidence-based differential diagnosis, and treatment plan with medication rationale\u2014all automatically formatted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This reduces after-hours\u00a0charting from 2-3 hours to 15-30 minutes daily. For cardiologists seeing 40+ patients, this is the difference between sustainable practice and burnout.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The system offers both\u00a0<\/span>AI-powered documentation<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>conversation capture to structured notes<\/span><\/b><\/a>, so you can choose the workflow that fits your practice style.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Billing Intelligence for 2026 Cardiology Codes <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Edvak<\/span>‘s\u00a0<\/span>billing and revenue cycle management<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0isn’t\u00a0a bolted-on module.\u00a0It’s\u00a0built specifically for cardiology’s 2026 coding landscape.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The system automatically applies restructured PCI code rules, suggests\u00a0appropriate modifiers\u00a0based on documentation, tracks frequency limitations for device monitoring,\u00a0validates\u00a0claims against New York payer rules before submission, and performs\u00a0<\/span>real-time insurance eligibility checks<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0for all major New York plans.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Auto capture of ICD and CPT codes<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0reads your clinical documentation and suggests codes with supporting rationale\u2014reducing coding errors and denials by an average of 42%.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Edvak<\/span>‘s\u00a0<\/span>analytics and reporting<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0generates the exact data formats\u00a0required\u00a0for Cardiac Reporting System submissions, risk-adjusted mortality calculations, interventional volume tracking (75 PCIs\/year minimum), quality assurance documentation, and statistics on normal versus abnormal studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This\u00a0eliminates\u00a0the manual data extraction other systems require for New York DOH compliance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Instead of integrating separate systems for EHR, practice management, billing, patient engagement, and telehealth, everything runs in one platform:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>