Signs that indicate when EHR replacement is due CureMD 07:40

Considerable amount of effort and investment is needed when implementing a new EHR Software. With the technology and rules changing rapidly around us, many users of EHR will know if their EHR needs replacement or not. As we move forward to meeting Meaningful Use stage 2 and ICD-10 requirements, having an old EHR that is unable to meet these requirements will not work out definitely.

Analyze your current system for flaws

Practices need to analyze their current system regarding any issues that they are facing with it. Evaluating the system will help the practice make a decision that if the new system is necessary or not. Make sure if your current system is meeting your practice requirements? Does the new hired staff have any problem with training?

Sometimes replacing the entire system does not entirely work out for the practices. Discuss with your vendor if you can receive an upgrade of your current system.

Signs of EHR Replacement

Old interfaces that doesn’t work

There are many kinds of different interface areas both software and hardware in which practices operate. If a certain interface is not working or is giving unexpected results or takes longer than usual than its time to get a new system. The new system will help the practices streamline their workflows and provide them with friendly and consistent interfaces.

Unable to incorporate with Health Information Exchange

Networking is the future of the medical industry. Having an EHR system practices must be able to integrate with other systems to provide a coordinated care. Medical records in one health practice should be accessible by a specialist in another practice. This type of integration will help enhance the medical care.

Not being able to meet Meaningful Use 2

Previous EHR systems were created to meet the Meaningful Use Stage 1 and are unable to meet the Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements. The current EHR system should be flexible enough to allow the physicians meet the Meaningful Use stage 2 requirements and address the payment incentives. If your existing EHR system is unable to meet all these requirements than it is time that you replace your EHR software.

Issues transferring to ICD-10 codes

If your current EHR software is unable to shift from ICD-9 to ICD-10, which is significant to the healthcare industry than you should look into buying EHR software that is compatible with ICD-10 codes.

Inadequate technical support

If your current vendor fails to provide you with better customer services and technical support that is essential to every practice then it is time for a change.