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NextGen UGM 2025
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NextGen UGM 2025 is set to take place in Nashville, TN, from November 2 to 5 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. This [...]
Preparing Healthcare Systems for Cyber Threats
2025-11-05    
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Healthcare is facing an unprecedented level of cyber risk. With cyberattacks on the rise, health systems must prepare for the reality of potential breaches. In [...]
MEDICA 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20    
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Expert Exchange in Medicine at MEDICA – Shaping the Future of Healthcare MEDICA unites the key players driving innovation in medicine. Whether you're involved in [...]
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2 Nov 25
TN
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MEDICA 2025
17 Nov 25
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Articles

May 27 : Buying an EHR vs. Signing up for EHR

himss analytics honors 18 metrohealth clinics

By Chandresh Shah

Sounds like the same thing. Yet there is a subtle difference that can lead to success or failure.

Buying an EHR software is a one-time transaction. Behind this thinking lies the logic – ‘get this over with’

Whereas,

Signing up for EHR indicates a journey that says, ‘let’s get started’.

Buy an EHR Software

EHR software is not a one time transaction like buying burger at a fast food chain. A buying transaction is measured on a single event, that of getting you the food as quickly as possible. Everything about this transaction is focused on the single act of delivering you good, cheap food as fast and efficiently as possible. Once the food is delivered, transaction is over, period.

Sign up for EHR Software

When you hire a CPA, contractor or financial analyst, everyone is focused on starting something; not finishing. It usually starts with the process of understanding and aligning everyone with the desired end goal. The focus is really on building a relationship that lasts many years, many Tax Aprils. Trust is built. It is about caring enough about each interaction with each person. The focus is growing, learning and continuous improvement. It is long term, not a short term transaction.

You cannot do both at the same time.

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