Which EMR Should You Purchase ?

CRITERIA:

1. Certified for meaningful use to offset costs-(includes easy reporting functions to avoid government "clawbacks".)
2. Walk up usability-(the ability to perform various functions with minimal training)
3. Intuitive navigation-(logical, consistent, and labeled)
4. Content designed specifically for the clinical area (specific charting for the Emergency department, urgent care, and/or family practice)
5. Integrated practice management - (scheduling, coding, and billing)
6. E-prescribing
7. Patient Health record (clinical data repository) that tracks Problem list, Allergies, Past Medical History, medication reconciliation, Family History, Social History
8. Ease of training-(3-4 hours vs  longer than 12 hours)
9. The program does not need multiple "work-a-rounds"
10. The use of scribes and voice-activated technology are additive,not necessary to survive

This is the tip of the iceberg. Bottom line, is purchase a product that is designed with the " End-User" in mind.