Article Summary :
Selecting the best EHR system for your medical practice is crucial in order for you to comply with new HIPAA requirements for coding, billing and documentation of services provided. It is also essential for ordering tests and providing prescriptions for medicines and medical devices. Each practice is different and has different needs. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Health care providers often make mistakes when making their choice and have ended up with an unusable platform after paying hundreds of dollars for it. Here are just a few suggestions of things to avoid during your selection process.
1) Not knowing what features are included.
2) Not getting quotes, in writing, from several different vendors.
3) Not asking enough questions of the vendor.
4) Not taking advantage of cloud-based EHR systems.
5) Failing to consider the usability of the program.
6) Forgetting why you are choosing an EHR system.
