decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 4 (April)
6 top mistakes to avoid early in the EHR transition process
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Article Overview
This article is for medical practices that are beginning the move to an electronic health record system and want to avoid common early-stage missteps. It discusses broad planning and implementation topics such as assessing readiness, researching vendors, thinking through integration with existing practice systems, standardizing internal terminology, limiting unnecessary features, understanding ongoing costs, and getting outside support. The piece is especially relevant to practices trying to align implementation work with meaningful use and incentive-program deadlines.
Why This Topic Matters
Early EHR decisions can affect implementation readiness, vendor fit, workflow disruption, and the ability to meet incentive-program timelines. The article helps readers understand the major categories of preparation that matter before selecting a system.
Article Sections
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The EHR Roadmap
Introduces the implementation timeline and the urgency around planning for EHR adoption and incentive-program readiness. It frames the article as part of a broader series on preparing for electronic health record use.
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Avoiding early EHR transition mistakes
Covers several broad categories of early planning and selection issues practices should consider before committing to a system. Topics include readiness assessment, vendor research, integration concerns, internal terminology, feature selection, and ongoing fees.
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EHRs are not a ‘do-it-yourself’ project
Discusses the need for outside assistance during EHR implementation and the kinds of support practices may seek. It also references assistance sources and general implementation help for technical setup and training.
What You Will Learn
- How to think about readiness before starting an EHR search
- What types of vendor-selection research are commonly recommended
- Why compatibility with existing practice systems matters
- Why internal terminology standardization can affect an EHR transition
- How to think about feature scope and recurring costs during selection
- Why outside help is often considered part of EHR implementation planning
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Office administrators
- Health information technology staff
- Medical coding and billing professionals involved in EHR planning
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