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published November 25, 2014

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! What are the hours Support …

published November 25, 2014

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. Click Here for a Word document that …

published November 25, 2014

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. When his providers asked to have alterations made in …

published November 25, 2014

Setting up clinic processes during the implementation phase

Mr. Orange did everything possible to prepare for the scheduled day of training with his EHR. The implementation coach sent him an agenda that they both agreed upon for the …

published November 25, 2014

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”. The implementation coach discovered that Mr. Red purchased one computer that was …

published November 25, 2014

Are the “batteries” included with your EHR?

You’ve heard that old slogan used in so many commercials, “batteries not included.” Remember back when you were young, and you got that great toy for Christmas or your birthday. …

published November 25, 2014

Tips to Prepare for Interfacing

Mr. Black gave his EHR the name of the vendors that he required interfaces with. The EHR made the appropriate calls to begin this process when Mr. Black called stating …

published November 25, 2014

Can you terminate your EHR contract?

Does your EHR contract have a way for either party to amicably separate services? I was reviewing a vendor contract the other day. One of the areas I make sure …

published November 25, 2014

Purchasing an EHR on Impulse

Mr. White is in the market for an EHR that supports an ASP or application services provider. Mr. White revealed to the sales team upon meeting for a demonstration of …

published November 25, 2014

Cost of an EHR

Many EHR’s company’s will charge $10,000, $20,000 or even more for purchasing their client/server EHR product. In my experience, the additional cost of training and implementation is often twice as …