Azfar Ahmad Farooqi

Azfar Ahmad Farooqi

Medical Tech Reviewer

Azfar Ahmad Farooqi is a physician by profession and works as a hospitalist for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine, and currently serves on his hospital’s antibiotic stewardship committee. Azfar is also a part of the teaching faculty for visiting medical students from Drexel University. Previously, he was a part of the teaching faculty for the Internal Medicine residency at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Over a span of 8+ years, Azfar’s work focuses on primary care and general practice in resource-limited or medically underprivileged settings, and in this regard, he aims to bridge the gap between lack of access and cutting-edge medical science. His career has seen him learning the ropes of various EMR systems, including Epic, McKesson, Athenahealth, and Cerner.

EXPERTISE

  • Hospital & Internal Medicine
  • Medical Education & Mentorship
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Primary Care & General Practice
  • Clinical Informatics & EMR Systems
  • Quality Improvement & Patient Safety 

Resources

PrognoCIS EHR Vs AdvancedMD: Which EHR Fits Your Practice Best?
PrognoCIS EHR Vs AdvancedMD: Which EHR Fits Your Practice Best?
PrognoCIS and AdvancedMD both cover the core functions of an EHR, but they are not interchangeable once implementation, billing, AI, and integration needs enter the picture. And getting that choice wrong carries a cost. According to KLAS Research’s EHR Implementations 2025 report, 75% of those dissatisfied with their EHR implementation...
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18 mins read

EHR Vs EMR: Differences, Features, And Use Cases
EHR Vs EMR: Differences, Features, And Use Cases
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are often used interchangeably because both digitize patient information and support core clinical documentation workflows. While this is true, it is important to note that these systems are not the same. They differ in scope, data-sharing capabilities, and long-term scalability. When it...
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6 mins read

Understanding The Revenue Cycle Management Process: Healthcare Billing 101
Understanding The Revenue Cycle Management Process: Healthcare Billing 101
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8 mins read

NextGen Vs Epic: Which EMR System Is Right For You?
NextGen Vs Epic: Which EMR System Is Right For You?
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eClinicalWorks Vs. Epic: Which Suits You Best
eClinicalWorks Vs. Epic: Which Suits You Best
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where data management and patient care converge, EMR software have become indispensable tools that transform how medical practices function. As we close in on the end of 2026, the pivotal role of EHR software has only intensified. (function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.src='https://a.omappapi.com/app/js/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.account=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,343215,363069); Which brings us towards helping you select...
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Epic Vs. Allscripts: EMR/EHR Showdown For Healthcare Providers
Epic Vs. Allscripts: EMR/EHR Showdown For Healthcare Providers
(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text/javascript';s.src='https://a.omappapi.com/app/js/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.account=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,343215,363069); EpicAllscriptsStarting Monthly Price: CustomizedStarting Monthly Price: Custom PricingBest for: Cardiology, OncologyBest for: OrthopedicsMobile App: iOS, AndroidMobile App: iOS and AndroidGet DemoGet DemoHealthcare providers face a constant balancing act between patient care and practice management. From managing patient interactions to handling billing and ensuring regulatory compliance, the responsibilities continue to...
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6 mins read

athenahealth Vs. Epic: Which EHR Is The Best?
athenahealth Vs. Epic: Which EHR Is The Best?
If you're weighing athenahealth against Epic, understanding the real-world strengths and limitations of each system is essential. This guide highlights the key differences in performance, usability, and scalability, so you can identify which EHR platform fits your organization best. Use this vendor-neutral report to ground your evaluation with practical context.athenahealthEpicStarting...
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7 mins read

Top 10 Best Patient Intake Software
Top 10 Best Patient Intake Software
Clinicians and hospital staff often lose hours managing paper forms, redundant data entry, and incomplete patient information at check-in. Traditional intake methods create bottlenecks, increase errors, and frustrate both patients and staff. The best patient intake software streamlines this process with digital forms, automated data capture, secure e-signatures, and integrations...
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15 mins read