Developed by Swiss practitioners and based on open source internet technologies, emed® is the only online electronic medical record that improves the daily practice and productivity of doctors thanks to an advanced data structure.
The emed® project and ICT development started in 2006 thanks to a combination of circumstances.
The entire project was privately funded until 2013, when emedSwiss SA was created and subsequently its
capital was increased in order to commercialize the emed® program.
For a long time, no one believed that we could achieve this ambitious project in such a complex field!
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None of the solutions currently available in the market offers an increase in productivity or real benefits for doctors and the proposed ICT tools are too cumbersome.
After successive failures, doctors no longer believe in the public authorities or in the industries to propose better solutions than medical records on paper.
The solution can only derive from doctors. Intelligent digitization of the care process is the only way forward in order to exit from the current deadlock.
EMR : electronic medical record
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The intelligent computerization of the healthcare process is the only exit from the current deadlock.
This computerization requires imperatively a data structuring which is the key factor for increasing productivity and generating real benefits for both the patient and the doctor.
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productivity
data management/sharing
diagnostic and therapeutic tools
architecture allowing for an easy and secure networking
contextual access to medical knowledge
analysis of clinical data
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Increase in productivity + Quality of care + Costs control
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Multidimensional online electronic medical record, based on internet technologies |
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Data is perfectly organized and structured in order to facilitate its management and avoid rewriting |
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Medical work is optimized thanks to an elaborate medical process integrating tools to help with the diagnosis and therapy |
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The program is organized in the form of multiple integrated editions under a unified architecture (Doctor edition, Nurse edition, Patient edition, Hospital edition) to work within a network in an efficient and user-friendly way thanks to a shared digital record. |
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All administrative activity is greatly facilitated thanks to diverse functionalities, a business oriented scanning solution, a sophisticated agenda and an integrated invoicing |
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| Open source internet technology (no local installation, updates nor back-ups, easy access anytime and anywhere, security, works on smartphones and tablets, automatic benefits from internet developments) |
| Respect for universal medical process with elaborate and intuitive interfaces |
| Structuring of medical data data and integration of diagnostic and therapeutic aid tools |
| Unified architecture organized in the form of multiple integrated editions (ed. Doctor, Nurse, Patient, Hospital) easily configurable for any activity |
| Global integrated solution for the user thanks to key partners like HIN, Ofac, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Everial |
| Complete solution for an easy transition between the paper record and the online electronic record |
| Works on all equipment with an internet browser and on touch screens (easy to take notes without having to rewrite) |
| Work within an efficient and user friendly network based on an electronic, shared medical record |
| Naturally significant increase in user productivity |
| Multi-lingual system which offers completely reliable translation of medical content thanks to the structuring of data |
| Archiving solution guaranteed at the time of retirement |
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The electronic medical record (EMR) emed® is organized into multiple integrated editions thanks to a unified architecture.
This unique architecture enables the creation of a specific edition for every activity or medical specialty. It brings together in a single software:
This characteristic gives the possibility of working within a network in an ideal way through a shared electronic medical record, enabling a significant gain in productivity on every level.
All the editions automatically benefit from all new developments thanks to this unified structure.
This system enhances the status of the generalist in the healthcare system.
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Each physician or health care provider has her/his own medical record. In obtaining the patient’s authorization, the physician can retrieve all patients’ useful information without re-entering the data gotten from the records of other health care providers.
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No local installation |
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No back-up requirement |
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No update requirement (data always up to date) |
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Easy access at anytime from anywhere |
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Easy handling |
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Easy collaborative work with data always synchronized |
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Multiplatform (Windows, Mac, iPad, Android etc.) |
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YES |
Security of data against loss, theft, fire, etc. |
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YES |
Modernity, scalability, extensibility and benefits from digital developments |
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YES |
Cheaper equipment and maintenance |
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Archiving solution upon retirement |
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YES |
Independence from the speed of the internet connection |
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Operation without internet |
PARTIALLY |
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Complexity of the human being(socio-psycho-biological dimension) |
Massive increase in medical knowledge |
Need for holistic medical care(aging multiple pathologies) |
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Networking(in a user friendly and secure way) +Access to the medical knowledge(in a targeted, easy and immediate manner) |
web-based
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Internet |
Open source |
no local installation, updates nor back-ups, easy access anytime and anywhere, security, works on smartphones and tablets, automatic benefits from internet developments |
Architecture |
Software organized as multiple integrated editions in a unified architecture (ed. Doctor, Nurse, Hospital) |
this unified architecture enables the creation of mini networks centered on the referring doctor’s file with an easy and selective sharing among the various providers in charge of the patient |
Software Characteristics |
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Business Process |
Elaborate medical process based on intuitive logic |
the software goes into details about the medical business process and facilitates the care of patients with multiple pathologies |
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Easy entry concept for medical data |
thanks to a maximum structuring of medical content, the use of pre-registered and self-learning data, diverse functionalities and the possibility to write and draw on the screen. |
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Modelling concept according to medical activity or specialty |
work in themes, constitution of models in pre-registered data to optimize the business process, use of a structured free text to facilitate taking notes on the fly |
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Individual customization of the program including medical content |
according to medical activity and specialty |
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Program adaptable to habits and work of the doctor |
to allow for a progressive transition from the paper medical record to the electronic one in accordance with the level of competence in typewriting (concept of transition from paper record to electronic one) |
Business Process (continued) |
Aid tools for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures |
integration of a structured differential diagnosis in the data base, automatic integration of individual diagnostic and therapeutic diagrams to optimize the care process, creation of a data directory useful to the practice, and possibility of using official guidelines completely integrated in the business process |
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Analysis of drug interactions |
integrated drug database |
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Medical notes customizable by each doctor |
the program is an integrative solution (the doctor can gather everything he needs for his medical practice in the program) |
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Effortless creation of medical reports |
the structuring of medical content is an indispensable preliminary step to this functionnality, it greatly facilitates network working and healthcare coordination |
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Preventive medicine module |
concept dedicated to health checks and to preventive medecine related to aging, integrating an educational aspect for the patient. Medecine of the future will be preventive, personalized, predictive and participatory (empowerment of the patient). |
Medical data |
Structured medical content |
better management, exchange and sharing; analysis and scalability of data, selective confidentiality |
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Archiving concept for current patient paper records with rapid access to information |
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Possibility of making notes completely confidential |
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Human-machine interaction |
User-friendly ergonomics recognized by users |
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Touch screen functions offered but not mandatory |
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Local back-up solution |
as protection in case of a connection failure, but in fact not necessary as the record is accessible with 3 or 4G. |
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Multilingual program ( French, English, German and Italian) |
translation of medical content introduced by the doctor, in an automatic and completely reliable way (thanks to the structuring of medical content) |
Interfaces |
Unified architecture with various integrated editions (Doctor, Nurse, Hospital) |
this architecture enables work as an efficient and user-friendly network, based on a shared medical record with selective and confidential access for the various participants upon the patient’s decision |
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HL7 interface with laboratories |
electronic transmission of lab data |
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Scanning and archiving program orientated towards profession |
easy integration of any document into the program with ‘push’ function |
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Integrated messaging system (internal and external) |
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Integration of internet links (favorites) |
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Administrative Process |
Efficient and secure administrative process for medical assistants |
enabling an improvement in productivity by 50% and avoiding invoice oversight |
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Elaborate "history" function |
Any action on the program is recorded and easily accessible |
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Easy introduction to medical services |
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Integrated agenda with diverse functionalities |
With possibilities to synchronize onto mobile phones |
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A business oriented task manager |
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Reminders |
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Web browser |
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Contact us by mail at info@emedswiss.ch
Or by telephone +41 26 508 70 01
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Lifecheck®Personalized medicine concept with preventive, predictive and participatory dimension, using the functionalities of emed®.
System bringing together data linked to optimal health and longevity |
emed®Electronic medical record using internet technologies, based on structured medical data.
System that brings together data relating to patient |
Docmed / eDiagMedical documentation and expert system offering a systematic, differential diagnosis.
System based on data and knowledge related to the sickness applied on emed® data |
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The FMH expert doctors write medical articles on a structured canvas with the finest granularity possible
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Non organized medical knowledgebase |
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Medical knowledge database finely structured and opened to health professionals
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Docmed |
Access to a structured medical knowledgebase for health professionals |
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Expert system based on a systematized differential diagnostic enabling the integration of medical knowledgebase in the emed® program in order to use it in a contextual way during the consultation
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eDiag |
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emed® Program
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emed® |
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Continuing education for doctors as they work
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Access to structured medical knowledgebase during the consultation in a contextual way |
Improvement of medical care delivery |
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Advantages of emed Products |
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emed® is a multidimensional online electronic medical record |
Created with the latest internet technologies, the program doesn’t require any local installation, updates nor back-ups. It is accessible anywhere and at anytime via a web browser, it functions on smartphones and tablets, and has a unified, easily configurable architecture that integrates various editions for every specialty |
It has both the advantages and the user-friendly nature of a paper medical record, minus all its numerous disadvantages |
It has user-friendly ergonomicsand integrates an elaborate medical business process to automatically create structured and digitalized medical content while always keeping the possibility of adding some free text |
The integrated diagnostic and therapeutic tools greatly facilitate the patient’s care delivery. In addition, the program enables making the most of internet potential in terms of the sharing of information and the access to knowledge |
It offers the possibility of creating integrated healthcare networks for coordinated medical care delivery, without additional administrative costs |
It enables the creation of a paperless environment thanks to its business oriented integrated scanning and archiving program, for an optimal management of daily documents and an easy transition from paper record to digital record |
The program is multilingual (French, German, Italian and English) and includes fully reliable translations of medical content thanks to the structuring of medical content |
Administrative activity is greatly facilitated thanks to a sophisticated agenda, business oriented invoicing and various other functions |
It is finally a real integrative solution in medicine, where the fragmentation of knowledge and specialization render global responsibility over the patient more and more difficult |
Specific Advantages |
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Program configuration
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Reading
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Data introduction
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The setting of medical problems and medical care
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Drafting reports
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Communication
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Documentation
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Mobility
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emed® Network
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Global and Integrative Solution & Management of Medical Knowledge
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Module for health check-ups and preventive medicine
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Organization of activity within the medical office
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Administration
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Pay per use
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Archiving solution in line with legal requirements without extra costs at the time of retirement |
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Advantages of emed® Products |
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emed® is a multidimensional online electronic medical record |
Created with the latest internet technologies, the program doesn’t require any local installation, updates nor back-ups. It is accessible anywhere and at anytime via a web browser, it functions on smartphones and tablets, and has a unified, easily configurable architecture that integrates various editions for every specialty |
It has both the advantages and the user-friendly nature of a paper medical record, minus all its numerous disadvantages |
It has user-friendly ergonomicsand integrates an elaborate medical business process to automatically create structured and digitalized medical content while always keeping the possibility of adding some free text |
The integrated diagnostic and therapeutic tools greatly facilitate the patient’s care delivery. In addition, the program enables making the most of internet potential in terms of the sharing of information and the access to knowledge |
It offers the possibility of creating integrated healthcare networks for coordinated medical care delivery, without additional administrative costs |
It enables the creation of a paperless environment thanks to its business oriented integrated scanning and archiving program, for an optimal management of daily documents and an easy transition from paper record to digital record |
The program is multilingual (French, German, Italian and English) and includes fully reliable translations of medical content thanks to the structuring of medical content |
Administrative activity is greatly facilitated thanks to a sophisticated agenda, business oriented invoicing and various other functions |
It is finally a real integrative solution in medicine, where the fragmentation of knowledge and specialization render global responsibility over the patient more and more difficult |
Specific advantages |
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See Doctor Edition: thanks to a unified architecture, all editions will automatically benefit from all existing functions and future developments of the program |
The program respects each detail of the nurse business process by making available functionalities adapted to ensure an uninterrupted operational flow, a necessary condition for the optimal productivity of nursing care |
The reading of data is facilitated thanks to various display functionnalities and the structuring of information |
The emed® program is designed to easily integrate specific therapeutic directives in order to guide the nurses for more complex care |
The system enhances the role and work of the nurse thanks to a better sharing of medical information = higher work satisfaction, less stress = less absenteeism |
The program alllows for a better integration of the nurse in the care process thanks to a direct communication and a selective sharing of information with the doctor |
There is no break in the work process between the administration and the nurse on the ground thanks to the easy tactile recording system of data, the access to data in real time by all authorized providers and internal integrated messaging |
An improved productivity is ensured on the administrative front thanks to various administrative functionnalities and a sophisticated business oriented agenda allowing for an easier and optimal commitment from the nursing staff |
The system is based on pay per use |
The emed® program allows for the mobilization of the environment involved in the nursing care process thanks to the Patient Service |
Project supported by the Swiss medical community |
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Advantages of emed® Products |
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emed® is a multidimensional online electronic medical record |
Created with the latest internet technologies, the program doesn’t require any local installation, updates nor back-ups. It is accessible anywhere and at anytime via a web browser, it functions on smartphones and tablets, and has a unified, easily configurable architecture that integrates various editions for every specialty |
It has both the advantages and the user-friendly nature of a paper medical record, minus all its numerous disadvantages |
It has user-friendly ergonomicsand integrates an elaborate medical business process to automatically create structured and digitalized medical content while always keeping the possibility of adding some free text |
The integrated diagnostic and therapeutic tools greatly facilitate the patient’s care delivery. In addition, the program enables making the most of internet potential in terms of the sharing of information and the access to knowledge |
It offers the possibility of creating integrated healthcare networks for coordinated medical care delivery, without additional administrative costs |
It enables the creation of a paperless environment thanks to its business oriented integrated scanning and archiving program, for an optimal management of daily documents and an easy transition from paper record to digital record |
The program is multilingual (French, German, Italian and English) and includes fully reliable translations of medical content thanks to the structuring of medical content |
Administrative activity is greatly facilitated thanks to a sophisticated agenda, business oriented invoicing and various other functions |
It is finally a real integrative solution in medicine, where the fragmentation of knowledge and specialization render global responsibility over the patient more and more difficult |
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See Doctor Edition and Nurse Edition: thanks to a unified architecture, all editions automatically benefit from all existing functions and future developments of the program |
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Creation of a unique network
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Creation of a medical community based on the sharing of medical information This organization allows for a better quality of care and a higher staff and doctors’ satisfaction |
Creation of health check-up and preventive medical practice fully customized according to preferences with a VIP service |
Competition advantage: Innovative project that conforms to the eHealth directives |
Strong possible adherence from doctors and nurses to the electronic record. Thanks to the intuitive logic of the system and to the respect for each detail of the business process (bottom-up development), experience has shown the strong adherence of the users to the project |
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Digitizing of hospital activity in multiple steps:
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Multilingual system The program allows for a totally reliable translation of medical content thanks to the structuring of data: very useful for foreign clients |
Tailor-made configuration Thanks to the architecture of the emed® program, tailor-made configuration and customization are easy |
Increase in productivity Thanks to multiple functionalities avoiding a break in the flow of operational process, an increase of productivity is guaranteed at various levels |
Pay per use Extra revenue for the hospital can come from the Patient Service |
Swiss project supported by the medical community with a local team |
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The Patient service allows the patients and other service providers to have an easy, selective and confidential access to a subset of the medical record defined by the patient and the referring physician.
This access to the record by the patient improves the medical follow-up of different care providers and promotes preventive medicine. It is part of the "empowerment" concept, where the patient is an active participant in the care process, as increasingly desired by the population.
NB: only important data of EMR
Data transmission
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administrative work
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Sorting out of documents at the office
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Active Paper
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Transport of documents from the office to Everial
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Transport
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Batch scanning of active records in their totality or in parts (handwritten notes and recent documents)
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EverialScanning 
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Filing and storing
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Direct Integration of scanned records into emed®
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Scanning on demand Scanning of records on demand by a simple click in emed®, when needed, with direct integration of the scanned record in the « Archives » section of emed® |
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NB : the price of scanning can eventually be billed to the patient
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After over 8 years of development financed privately, the emedswiss corporation, whose registered seat is in Fribourg, started commercializing the emed® online electronic medical record in Switzerland, in partnership with the corporations HIN, Abacus, Ofac, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Everial.
For this commercialization at the Swiss level, emedswiss has finalized a fundraising with multiple investors : Swiss doctors, private investors and the canton of Fribourg (through "Capital Risque Fribourg").
The entire initiative of the project is based on a « bottom up » approach conceived from the medical consultation – the interaction between the patient and the doctor representing the starting point of the entire care process and future health costs in order to increase productivity within the office and the quality of medical care which should imperatively go through a structuring of medical data and the systematization of the business process similarly to what has been done in other professions.
The emed® program clearly distinguishes itself from existing programs by :
This program features a simple and functional interface without constraint and with a productivity increase both for the doctor and the nurse.
The reform of the Swiss healthcare system must imperatively go through an intelligent digitizing of the care process, conforming to the eHealth strategy. All of this in a « bottom up » approach (and not « top down » which is essentially doomed to failure) in which doctors should be completely mobilized. In order to raise their awareness to this project, it is therefore crucial to propose a simple and efficient computerized tool which significantly increases their productivity instead of diminishing it as it is the case with the tools they have experienced up to now..
It is worth knowing that the starting point of any eHealth project consists in creating medical data and in structuring them in an easy way at the time of the medical consultation. An efficient coordination of healthcare is more and more necessary because of the increasing multi-morbidity in an aging population and cannot be conceived without a prior structuring of medical data as a necessary step for direct, quick and confidential sharing between healthcare providers.
The emed® program increases the value of the primary care doctor's role by creating mini networks centered on the treating generalist's shared electronic medical record or the internist's one around which will be integrated all the files of the specialists in charge of the patient in question.
The sharing of medical data amongst different doctors in charge of the same patient is done in a selective and confidential manner on the basis of the patient's authorization. In the emed® system, the patient also has access to important data in his file with the aim of empowering the patient and of establishing an optimal coordination of care.
Note that the Nurse Edition (in French and German), which corresponds to the electronic record for ambulatory nursing care, integrated in the doctor's file, has just been produced. This solution is currently the only one on the market to join the patient, nurse and doctor in a single medical record allowing for an optimal coordination of care.
Thanks to our analysis, to our developments carried out since 2006 and to an advanced and modular architecture, we are in a position to rapidly create a specific edition for any activity in the medical sector.
Considering the number of doctors from all over Switzerland involved in the innovative and ambitious emed® project, it can be seen as a major digital project of the Swiss medical community.
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With the official support of the canton of Fribourg
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P.O. box 235
Passage du Cardinal 1
1705 Fribourg
T +41 22 776 59 44
lubos.tkatch@emedswiss.ch
info@emedswiss.ch
emedSwiss SA
Place des Perrières 3 B
1296 Coppet
T +41 22 776 59 44
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