EHR Role Models

Compiled by Ken Congdon, Editor In Chief, Healthcare Technology Online

Implementing an EHR isn’t easy, but these three health systems have been trailblazers in this regard. Following their advice may help you achieve your own EHR success.

For many health systems, hospitals, and physician practices, EHR is a four-letter word. The trials and tribulations of getting the technology installed and adopted can often drive providers to the brink, and for many, measurable results and Meaningful Use checks are still a long way off. Frequently, the problems encountered during an EHR implementation are not technological in nature, but rather the result of poor planning and execution. In these situations, inspiration can often be found in the advice of EHR role models — healthcare organizations that have “been there and done that.” Through the experiences of a select few pioneers, many other providers can finally discover their own path to EHR enlightenment.

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