Ocean by CognisantMDâ„¢ creates a seamless connection among patients, healthcare providers, and researchers through the use of secure patient forms, screening tools, and surveys that work in conjunction with the EMR. By utilizing tablets in waiting areas and facilitating online patient registration, Ocean significantly enhances the quality of care, efficiency, and overall patient satisfaction. Patients can conveniently check in on kiosks, fill out forms, update their contact details, and submit comprehensive health histories via secure tablets, which automatically sync with your EMR. Additionally, with web-based forms, you can streamline processes such as appointment scheduling, new patient registrations, and prescription refills directly on your current clinic website. Through secure messaging, patients can register, provide their medical history, and update health records from their smartphones or home computers prior to their visit. Furthermore, the platform allows you to locate specialists, send and receive secure patient referrals, monitor referral statuses, electronically update patients, and manage central intake processes effectively. In this way, Ocean not only boosts operational efficiency but also promotes a more patient-centered approach to healthcare.