NextGen Healthcare Launches NextGen® Gastro Suite to Enhance GI Care
NextGen Healthcare, a leader in healthcare technology innovation, has introduced the NextGen® Gastro Suite, a new solution designed to integrate gastroenterology-specific workflows into the NextGen® Enterprise EHR (electronic health record). The suite aims to streamline repetitive tasks, deliver faster insights, and improve the overall patient experience. This launch is particularly significant as gastrointestinal diseases affect between 60 and 70 million Americans, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
NextGen Healthcare has introduced the Gastro Suite, a new solution designed to optimize the delivery of gastrointestinal care through streamlined workflows, enhanced patient engagement, and improved operational efficiency. By integrating gastroenterology-specific workflows into the Enterprise EHR (electronic health record), the suite addresses the unique needs of gastrointestinal practices, providing tools that save time, improve insights, and elevate the patient experience. This launch comes at a crucial time, as between 60 and 70 million Americans are affected by some form of gastrointestinal disease, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
The NextGen Gastro Suite integrates seamlessly with other NextGen Healthcare solutions, offering a comprehensive, hands-free approach to documentation with NextGen® Ambient Assist, enhanced patient engagement through the NextGen® Closed Loop™ Patient and Practice Experience, automated billing, cloud hosting, and advanced interoperability. This level of integration enables providers to streamline a variety of tasks and improve the quality of care provided.
“We are excited about what the Gastro Suite represents for the future of care delivery and operational optimization in gastroenterology,” said Vincent S. Vitali, chief information officer at Borland Groover Clinic, a client and one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. “A single, integrated solution across clinics and ASCs would be a game-changer for practices like ours across the U.S.”
The suite is designed to enhance the productivity of gastroenterologists by reducing administrative burdens, allowing them to focus more on patient care. “By reducing clicks and streamlining workflows, we’re empowering gastroenterologists to focus on what truly matters—the patients in front of them,” said Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, president and chief operating officer at NextGen Healthcare. “The Gastro Suite is another milestone on our journey towards better healthcare outcomes for all—including critical specialty practices throughout the country.”
Key features of the NextGen Gastro Suite include:
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Quick Orders: The suite provides fast and efficient text entry through keyboard shortcuts and enables the quick ordering of common tests, medications, procedures, or tasks. This functionality reduces time spent on documentation and administrative work, allowing providers to dedicate more time to patient care.
- Configurable Longitudinal Patient View: The suite presents a configurable, easy-to-read view of each patient’s history, including prescriptions, procedures, and other key details, all accessible with just one click. This feature makes it easier for providers to access important patient information and make informed decisions in real-time.
- Smart Lists for Providers: The NextGen Gastro Suite offers provider “smart lists” for common patient complaints, orders, and diagnoses, streamlining documentation and helping providers ensure that all necessary information is captured accurately and efficiently.
- Customizable In-Office Testing and Procedures: The suite provides flexibility for configuring in-office testing and procedures, allowing practices to tailor the software to their specific needs and optimize workflow.
- Streamlined Precertification Process: The suite helps expedite insurance approvals by streamlining the precertification process, reducing delays in care delivery and ensuring that patients receive the treatment they need without unnecessary administrative barriers.
- Intelligent Tasking for Future Visits: The suite includes intelligent tasking that automatically prompts providers for future visits, exams, and procedures, such as colonoscopies, ensuring that patients are not overlooked and receive timely follow-up care.
This innovative suite aims to provide a holistic solution that improves efficiency, enhances patient care, and reduces the administrative burden on providers. By focusing on the unique needs of gastroenterology practices, NextGen Healthcare is addressing a critical gap in the healthcare sector, ensuring that gastroenterologists can deliver better care with fewer operational challenges.
The NextGen Gastro Suite is expected to transform the way gastroenterologists and their teams approach patient care and operational tasks. By providing an integrated, user-friendly solution, it will not only improve the provider experience but also enhance the overall quality of care delivered to patients.
About NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions. The company is focused on reimagining ambulatory healthcare through award-winning EHR, practice management, and surrounding solutions. NextGen Healthcare aims to help providers deliver whole-person health and value-based care through highly integrated, intelligent, and interoperable solutions. These solutions are designed to increase clinical quality, improve productivity, enhance the patient experience, and drive superior financial performance. With a relentless commitment to better healthcare outcomes, NextGen Healthcare is shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
