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The lack of “usability” in common EHR solutions was the primary reason this author left a good paying job with a young family, committed himself to premature grey hair, and became an “entrepreneur” in the creation of simplifyMD.  Four years and more than 40 Million electronic medical records later, we think we’re on to something. 

Today, most of what I read about “usability” borders on it becoming the newest “buzzword,” a lot of talk, but very little action.  Or, if you grew up where I did, all hat and no cattle.

E-Prescribing will be new to many of our customers, so I thought I’d take the time to write a quick list of things to consider when implementing E-Prescribe into your practice.

1. What is your state’s policy on E-Prescribing: Every state has adopted E-Prescribing to a certain degree, but each state varies on if they’ll allow E-Prescribing of controlled substances, if printed prescriptions need to be on special paper, etc.

There is a lot of talk in the Medical Industry about understanding Meaningful Use. It is a serious subject and can be very confusing. But, it looks like this video has given an explanation in a fun way!

And, just one final thought, there are EHRs that WILL NOT cost you an arm and a leg.

There are two ways to determine the return on investment when considering implementing an electronic health record (EHR) software system into your practice.  There is the traditional ROI analysis that will measure benefits versus cost, but I challenge you to think beyond system features, training costs and the price tag for just a moment.

Defining your current outlook on the EHR software movem

Focus on practice results, not technology

Come see for yourself all that simplifyMD’s Affordable EHR software has to offer!

Below is a list of the most common reasons doctors and practice administrators give for not wanting to make the switch from paper to EHR software.  Do any of these sound familiar to you?:

I am retiring soon:   You can actually sell your practice for more money if you are paperless and on an EHR.

I don’t like to use computers, and want to keep writing on paper:  Look for a system that will allow you to continue to write on paper and then scan it back into the patient chart.

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Throughout the implementation process, there are tasks and deadlines.  However, if you have the opportunity to get some hands on practicein before training, do it.  The more you practice, the better you will be when it’s time for your GO LIVE.

Steps to take:

1. Use your EHR vendors how-to guides
2. Practice using tutorials
3. View any visual materials that are available and practice doing what you saw

These are simple easy steps to making your transition mu

Do you enjoy reviewing a good looking graph or report?  Hopefully, medical practice reports provide valuable information to managers which facilitate enhancements to patient satisfaction.

Analysis of the below short term and long term factors are value added when driven by your EHR

• Your total number of patients
• Patient flow throughout your facility (example - the amount of time spent in the waiting room and each exam room
• Appointment flow by Provider
• Appointment