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Looking for an EHR is same as buying a car

In the same way as cars and cereals, there are hundreds of EHR systems out there. Buying an EHR Software can be a complex process. But you don’t need to worry about, after you have narrowed down your search the only thing you should be worried about is which EHR you will end up taking home. 

Objective

First of all you need to ask yourself why you need an EHR Software in the first place. You need to have an objective to guide you on how to select the right EHR. The more precise and assessable your objectives are, the better they will be able to help you.

Limitations

Everyone had their limitations when buying a car or a house. So practices know their limitations when they are buying EHR software. Whether it is the practice size or the number of patients it helps the practices make decision regarding EHRs. You need to talk with everyone especially with your biller who might have different constraints that you may never have considered. After knowing all the objectives and limitations, you must convert them into the requirements of your EHR.

Specific requirements regarding EHR Software

Some of the requirements that practices and physicians should know when buying an EHR software.

• Meaningful Use attested
• Automated claim submission
• Connectivity with labs and hospitals
• Ability to customize the lists of medications, diagnoses etc.
• Able to create reminders for chronic diseases
• Advice on coding
• Able to verify eligibility in real time
• Able to allow multiple users to access charts simultaneously
• Money back guarantee if not satisfied
• Ability to access records anytime from anywhere
• Ability to support dictation
  
  

Colleagues 

To know the names of different EHRs the best way is to ask your colleagues. Find out what other kinds of EHRs, physicians and practices are using and ask them for the information regarding those EHRs.

Regional Extension Centers (RECs)

These are located in every region of the country and funded by the government for the purpose of providing assistant in EHR implementation and health IT needs. Any practice and physician is able to get list of EHRs selected by RECs. For primary care physicians free consultation is also provided at these centers.