Electronic health records (EHR) systems have become sophisticated in their abilities but relatively effortless to use.  EHR can empower you and your staff to perform many take in two clicks of the mouse that used to take hours with paper charts. Even more importantly, you can now access vital information to run your practice within seconds that you could never access before. These powerful tools have changed the way we practice by making better doctors and better business people. With the increasing emphasis on cost-benefit analysis, outcome assessment, and patient satisfaction EHR can provide that competitive advantage.  

Equally important is patient perception of your practice. By enhancing your efficiency and your appearance you can provide more quality time with your patients, better customer service, higher perceived quality of care and less time scribbling notes.

Many of the systems out there can improve your practice by helping with the following:
• Actually being able to find the chart!
Identifying specific patient demographics and purchasing trends to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness
• Send thank you notes by e-mail to patients before they leave the office
• Have patients schedule and register themselves from home
• Generate and transmit optical or medical scripts automatically and electronically
• Send post-op or referral communications with two clicks of a mouse
• Auto code and bill to enhance revenue generation and reduce audit risk
• Track order and manage inventory more effectively
These are just some of the ways that EHR will enhance your practice profitability and efficiency.

There are many systems out there, so how do you choose which system is best for the needs of your practice. This process is not as simple as attending a continuing education meeting or asking a friend. Selection of the best system for your practice involves assessing the “real” needs of your practice and staff, evaluating how this software integrates with the technology you already have in your office, and planning for implementation. Failure to consider and plan for each of these steps can result in failure and loss of revenue and staff morale.

So how do you decide? Inquire about our technology planning guide, technology acquisition checklist or one of our many other tools. For those of you who want a little more assistance contact us and we can help you.

Gain the competitive advantage.  Move to EHR.