What should I look for when choosing an
EHR program for my practice?
Health
care providers now have the option of choosing from a variety of Electronic
Healthcare Record (EHR) programs. In
making the switch from paper to electronic records, keep in mind that choosing
the right EHR program will help avoid future legal issues. The key to choosing an EHR program is looking
for one that allows you to maintain an accurate and complete medical record. One of the first considerations is whether
you wish to qualify to accept Medicaid and/or Medicare payments. If so, you must use an EHR program that meets
certain qualifications: (1) meaningful
use; and (2) being a certified EHR program.
Failure to meet either of those requirements results in loss of funds
under these federal programs. A list of
certified EHR programs can be found through the Office of National Coordinator
of Health Information Technologies. The
end result of your search should be a system which maintains a precise and
inclusive patient medical record reflective of what would have been included in
the patient’s paper record.
(Questions are presented by members of Guilford Medical and Dental Managers.)
For a more indepth look at choosing an electronic medical record program, read this post: Choosing the Right EMR.
(Questions are presented by members of Guilford Medical and Dental Managers.)
For a more indepth look at choosing an electronic medical record program, read this post: Choosing the Right EMR.
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