Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2004 Issue 17
Electronic Medical Records: 8 Factors To Evaluate In An Electronic Record
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Article Overview
This article is a practical overview for medical practices comparing electronic medical record options. It discusses the broad factors that affect whether an EMR is a good fit, including financial planning, workflow impact, training needs, system security, vendor reliability, integration with existing tools, and record portability. It also touches on implementation challenges and why adoption trends matter to different practice settings.
Why This Topic Matters
For practices considering an EMR purchase or upgrade, the article highlights the main business and operational issues that influence whether the system will improve documentation, support compliance, and fit daily workflow. It is useful for administrators, physicians, and consultants who need a high-level framework before choosing a product.
Article Sections
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Cost and purchasing considerations
Discusses financial planning for electronic record adoption, including comparing overall expense, per-record cost, and alternatives such as other documentation methods or bundled systems.
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User readiness and workflow fit
Reviews how physician comfort with technology, training needs, ease of use, templates, and day-to-day workflow affect evaluation of an electronic record system.
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Security, vendor stability, integration, and exportability
Covers broader system-selection factors such as data security, the longevity of the company providing the product, compatibility with existing tools, and the ability to share or export records.
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Implementation experience and adoption trends
Summarizes practical implementation challenges and the article’s discussion of how electronic record use may become more common over time across medical practices.
What You Will Learn
- How to evaluate whether an electronic medical record system is a good fit for a practice
- Which operational factors can affect EMR training and day-to-day use
- What broad business considerations matter when comparing EMR vendors and pricing models
- Why integration, exportability, and implementation experience are important in system selection
- How adoption trends may influence EMR planning for different generations of physicians
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office administrators
- Healthcare consultants
- Billing and coding professionals
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