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Archive > July, 2009 Vol. X, No. 7

Thinking of Buying...Electronic Health Records Software

Consider usability, compatibility and flexibility for EHR success.

Christopher Grek; and Rai Parra

Consider usability, compatibility and flexibility for EHR success.
When we opened our ophthalmic ASC in May 2006, our objective was to create a largely paperless facility with information systems integrated into our physicians' practice. Fortunately, we'd gained a familiarity with EHR technology when we implemented a system in the group practice the year before. What we learned is this: Looking for specific qualities in an EHR solution and carefully planning the transition is the best way to avoid many common pitfalls.

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