The Longstreet Clinic wins top statewide e-Technology Award

GAINESVILLE - The Longstreet Clinic, P.C., recently received the top honor in the 2008 statewide e-Technology Awards for successfully developing and implementing an electronic medical records system. The clinic won in the category for a multi-specialty practice of 10 or more physicians.

The Physicians’ Institute for Excellence in Medicine created an e-Technology Award to recognize Georgia physicians who have implemented electronic medical record (EMR) technology solutions in their private practice. The intent was to showcase replicable, innovative technology solutions that demonstrate a positive impact on clinical practice and quality care.

Implementation of EMR at The Longstreet Clinic began in 2001 with the Center for Pediatrics, and by 2005 included all ambulatory practices. By using electronic medical records TLC creates a seamless, permanent legible record that can be maintained easily and stored securely for immediate access at any time. Interfaces with Northeast Georgia Medical Center and TLC vendors provide demonstrated interoperability, allowing physicians to access patient records whether they are in the office, at the hospital or even at home.

“In addition to clinical documentation, we also use our EMR for scheduling, to track orders for referrals, diagnostic testing and consults and for entering charges and making follow up appointments,” said Dr. James Leigh, a general surgeon, founding shareholder and past president of The Longstreet Clinic. “The EMR has many teaching tools that are used with the patient during the visit.”