6 EMR Billing Software Features That Pediatric Therapists Seriously Need

• a pediatric format for notes
• pediatric goal banks
• pediatric assessment content, and
• pediatric standardized tests

There are some companies out there that have tried to put together pediatric add-ons, but as a pediatric therapist, you’ll find yourself wasting time scrolling past irrelevant fields or manually formatting test results.

Here are some features to look for as you search for an EMR billing software that was designed with you in mind.

1. Text & Email Reminders

Remembering appointments can be tough for anyone, especially busy parents. Make sure you make life easier on everyone involved by choosing software with text and email reminders included. These reminders will give parents peace of mind and, as a bonus, they’ll help keep attendance rates up and last-minute cancellations down.  But don’t just choose the software because you have the option for reminders, read the fine print. Some companies charge an extra fee per text or email and believe it or not those bills add up.

2. Visual Goal Tracking

As a pediatric therapist, you’ll want to show your patients and their caregivers that they are making progress with their sessions. Look for an EMR billing software that includes automatic patient progress and specific goal mastery tracking. Be sure to find a solution that doesn’t include irrelevant (i.e., adult-focused) metrics.

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3. Authorization Tracking

You’ve got your hands full already! Don’t make life harder by using an EMR billing software that doesn’t track authorizations. Better yet, find one that offers reminders to help you stay on top of authorizations that are about to expire.

4. Task Management

Pediatric documentation takes up enough of your time already. Make sure your EMR billing software includes features to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Find an EMR that offers reminders for documentation that needs to be completed (progress notes, re-evals, etc.) and custom tasks.

5. Flexible Scheduling

Since kids’ schedules change more often than adults, you’ll need the ability to make scheduling changes on the fly. Look for a drag-and-drop calendar and color-coded appointments.

6. Pediatric Content

This one’s a no-brainer! If your clinic focuses on children, you need pediatric content to make documentation as efficient as possible. Find an EMR with therapy notes software that includes pediatric content like:

• discipline-specific goal banks,
• assessment content, and
• standardized tests

Good luck!

Good luck with your search! We’ve included a list of these features in a checklist below so that can print it out to use when you’re looking for your next EMR. We hope it helps you find the perfect fit.