Case Study: Plastic Surgery Associates of Valdosta achieves effortless documentation and increased revenue with Modernizing Medicine's Healthcare IT Suite

Dr. Sonya Merriman Documents Effortlessly with the Intuitive EHR System EMA for Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Associates of Valdosta, a private plastic and reconstructive surgery practice in Valdosta, GA, struggled with a generic, template-driven EHR that was cumbersome, time-consuming, and left the surgeon unsure about proper coding and billing. Seeking a plastic surgery–specific solution, the practice evaluated several systems and selected EMA for its intuitive design and built-in specialty medical knowledge.

After going live with EMA, the practice saw faster, more personalized documentation, automatic generation of accurate procedure codes, and fewer claim denials—resulting in increased insurance revenue and the system “paying for itself” through improved coding. The cloud-based platform and iPad integration also enhanced patient engagement and allowed secure access to records from virtually anywhere, streamlining workflow and patient communication.

Plastic Surgery Associates of Valdosta

Sonya Merriman

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery