White Paper: Steps To Implement An Electronic Health Record

With the government's electronic health record (EHR) incentive payment program gearing up in 2011, it's hard to avoid the current buzz about EHRs. Whether you are motivated by the thousands of dollars the government is offering to get an EHR and use it, or you just recognize the benefits of automation, there are several steps to implementing an EHR. Here is some advice gleaned from the experiences of medical practices that have successfully implemented this new technology that may help you along the way.