Chart Retrieval

Chart retrieval is the process of obtaining and accessing patient medical records or charts within the healthcare industry. It involves gathering relevant patient information from various sources, such as electronic health record (EHR) systems or paper records, to support different healthcare activities like research, billing, coding, quality assurance, and continuity of care.

In healthcare technology and automation, chart retrieval can refer to digital chart retrieval services. These services make the process of retrieving patient charts much easier by digitizing and centralizing medical records. This way, healthcare providers and organizations can access patient information more efficiently and accurately. Digital chart retrieval services eliminate the need for manual chart chasing, reducing the time and effort required to collect patient data. Chart retrieval plays a crucial role in managing patient care and outcomes. Access to updated and comprehensive medical records enables healthcare professionals to make informed decisions, coordinate care among different providers, ensure accurate billing and coding, and improve patient safety and quality of care. Additionally, digitized chart retrieval services enhance interoperability and data sharing between healthcare systems and providers, facilitating collaboration and improving the efficiency of healthcare operations.

Chart retrieval involves accessing and gathering patient charts or medical records for various healthcare purposes. Using digital chart retrieval services or manual retrieval of physical records can streamline and optimize this process. Check out how Vim’s Chart Retrieval/clinical data exchange solution can help you automate patient chart retrieval at scale during existing in-EHR workflows.