The North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium | Page 21

Brandie Havell
Using an EMR to Keep Your Dental Sleep Practice Efficient and Proficient

Brandie Havell

Member Support Expert Dental Sleep Solutions
Brandie Havell has been a dental assistant for over 10 years with several years managing a dental practice treating dental sleep exclusively . She is the Member Support Manager at Dental Sleep Solutions and has consulted with hundreds of practices regarding EMR implementation .

Using an EMR to Keep Your Dental Sleep Practice Efficient and Proficient

Effectively practicing dental sleep medicine requires a multi-disciplinary approach . Clinicians must document treatment , communicate with other health care providers , follow up appropriately , and file medical claims . Electronic Medical Records ( EMR ) are designed to increase efficiency , productivity , and ensure medical , legal , and payer compliance . With all the moving pieces in a dental sleep practice , it ’ s important to operate properly and efficiently .
Learning Objectives | After this hour presentation , participants will be able to :
1 . Discuss how an EMR can add efficiency and streamline processes 2 . Understand how an EMR can facilitate multi-disciplinary communication 3 . Document treatment appropriately to ensure medico-legal compliance 4 . Explain why an EMR is recommended for practices billing medical insurance
Friday at 9:15 am Water ’ s Edge B