Selecting an EMR
We need to select an EMR that meets our
clinical, business and IT needs.
Problem
Medical groups and hospitals face several distinct risks when they transition to an electronic medical record. Many organizations discover post-installation that their new EMR (1) does not integrate well with other IT systems, (2) is not optimized for the organization’s unique business needs, and (3) slows down clinical flow and creates physician dissatisfaction.
Our Approach
We use our team’s in-depth understanding of clinical and business processes to help healthcare organizations select an EMR that delivers powerful functionality and interoperability. We begin with a thorough assessment of the client’s operations and current technology. Next, we map the organization’s unique EMR needs and develop a customized RFP. We close the loop by helping the client select an optimal EMR system based on clearly targeted ROI criteria.
Further Resources
To find out how Health Directions can help you avoid the pitfalls of EMR selection, contact us today!
Case Study
A large multispecialty medical group made a strategic commitment to implementing EMR, but remained concerned about costs and organizational disruption. Health Directions performed a complete EMR readiness assessment, detailed the group’s EMR needs and then created and managed the RFP process. We also helped the group redesign its clinical and business workflows to take full advantage of the new system and managed the implementation process. Outcomes: Successful EMR implemented within budget targets; 100% adoption by physicians and staff.
