Blog: EHR Implementation - Do's and Don'ts

Do You Need a Loan to Buy an EHR?

I just read with interest a paper by Price Waterhouse Coopers that estimates the 2 year cost of an EHR at $61,250 to $104,000 per provider!

 

The 500 Question Functional Checklist

Maybe I'm having a bad Monday but I just received the third RFP/RFI in the last week with over 500 questions and I am wondering why.

 

Important EHR EMR Contract Questions

Thirteen questions to ask now to make sure you are not the unlucky victim of a bad EHR/EMR contract.  Read the contract for the answers!

 

12 Steps for Choosing EHR Worksheet

By popular demand, here is a worksheet to use the 12 (Relatively) Easy Steps for Choosing an EHR process - see prior post.

 

Is customization going to cost you?

Mr. Yellow selected an EHR that presented well and was given a version that the vendor felt met his clinics needs.  

Setting up clinic processes during the implementation phase

Mr. Orange did everything possible to prepare for the scheduled day of training with his EHR.

Consider the cost of equipment when budgeting for your EHR

Mr. Red scheduled an implementation coach to be present the day his clinic is scheduled to "Go Live".

Are the "batteries" included with your EHR?

You've heard that old slogan used in so many commercials, "batteries not included."

Tips to Prepare for Interfacing

Mr. Black gave his EHR the name of the vendors that he required interfaces with.

Can you terminate your EHR contract?

Does your EHR contract have a way for either party to amicably separate services?