1. Have your current and near future practice needs been defined?
- Does the EMR interface with your billing or practice management systems?
- Is your practice's record management methodology supported?
2. Before you purchase your EMR...
- Compare a number of EMR systems
- Focus on EMR systems that best fit your needs
3. Which EMR technology do you need?
- Does the EMR allow and support for practice growth
4. Can you get an EMR software demo?
- Is it as easy to use on complex patient cases
5. How complicated is the EMR to use?
- Are the EMR document templates customizable?
- Will the EMR software solution save your office staff time?
6. How easy is office implementation?
- Easy and shared access among providers and staff
- How disruptive implementation will be to your practice
- Charge capture for billing?
8. Is the EMR software solution technologically stable, compatible and flexible?
9. What is the actual cost of electronic medical record ownership?
- Cost for EMR hardware/software license, installation, training, upgrades and maintenance
10. After you purchase your EMR software, what then?
- Are EMR customizations easily available?
Making the right EMR purchase the first time can be a positive experience! Keep in mind successful electronic medical record implementation will enhance your practice and improve patient care.