Electronic medical records (EMRs) is a part of electronic health records (EHRs). EHR/EMR software is a computer system that helps healthcare providers manage patient medical records and automate clinical workflows. In dermatology, EMR software is used to document patients' medical histories. Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. With the help of dermatology EMR software, hospitals can record and track their patients' treatment and health. Dermatology outpatients include a large number of patients with chronic diseases because they require a longer follow-up period for the treatment. Thus, EMRs are useful in dermatology to record dermatological data.
The dermatology EMR software market growth can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis, hives, vitiligo, ichthyosis, rosacea, psoriasis, acne, and eczema around the world. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, which affects around 50 million people each year. Acne usually begins in puberty and affects many adolescents and young adults. Thus, with the increasing prevalence, the demand for dermatology EMR software is also increasing rapidly, in turn is driving the dermatology EMR software market growth.
In December 2020, MedX Health Corporation announced the launch of DermSecure, MedX's skin screening telemedicine platform, across the Netherlands in partnership with the national telehealth leader The Netherlands Institute for Prevention and Health (IVPG), offering greater access to medical specialists during the COVID-19 crisis. IVPG plans to expand to 41 skin assessment clinics by 2022. Moreover, in June 2020, MedX Health signed an agreement with EMC LABS, operating as MedX Mexico, to launch an aggressive ease-of-access skin scanning or assessment program, using MedX’s SIAscopy on DermSecure Telemedicine platform. This, in turn is also expected to propel the dermatology EMR software market growth.
Furthermore, technological advancements in the EMR software and increasing adoption of EMR software with advanced features are some major factors driving the dermatology EMR software market growth. For instance, in 2018, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., launched EMR software at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2018 Summer Meeting. The new EMR software features the dermatology EHR system, including Inventory Management, Real-time Prescription Benefit, and Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA). However, increasing cost of EHR services is major factor restraining the dermatology EMR software market growth.
On the basis of region, the global dermatology EMR software market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
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