General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 8
Reader Question: Use This Handy Checklist When Shopping for an EHR
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Article Overview
This article is aimed at ambulatory surgery center decision-makers who are evaluating electronic health record options. It discusses the current vendor landscape, the limits of relying on certification status alone, and a checklist-style approach to comparing products, validating vendor claims, gathering external feedback, and organizing the selection process. It is useful for administrators and stakeholders who want a structured way to assess EHR fit for the ASC setting without relying on a single technical credential.
Why This Topic Matters
Selecting an EHR affects workflow, interoperability, implementation risk, and long-term operational planning in an ASC. This piece helps buyers understand what broad factors to evaluate when comparing vendors and why a structured review process matters.
Article Sections
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Answer
Overview of the vendor-selection context for ambulatory surgery centers and the general considerations raised in the discussion.
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Recommended steps for ASCs looking to purchase and implement an EHR
A checklist-style outline of broad evaluation areas for ASCs considering EHR products and implementation planning.
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Keep a scorecard while you shop
Guidance on organizing vendor comparisons, documenting notes, and aligning stakeholders during the selection process.
What You Will Learn
- How ASC-specific EHR needs differ from other care settings
- What broad factors to consider when comparing EHR vendors
- How to use external sources and current users to validate vendor claims
- Why a scorecard can help structure vendor demos and comparison discussions
Who Should Read This
- Ambulatory surgery center administrators
- ASC practice managers
- Healthcare operations leaders
- EHR selection teams
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