Still skeptical about Electronic Medical Records?
Like many of your fellow physicians and surgeons, you may be uneasy about switching to electronic medical record (EMR) system. Some physicians are troubled by the huge upfront costs many EMRs require, without a clear return on investment (ROI).
You may also have concerns about how disruptive switching to an EMR may have on your practice? You may have talked to physicians about how they had to reduce patient loads during the transition. For some, it may have even lead to a permanent reduction in revenue. On top of that, you may have spoken with other physicians who complained that it took to much time to implement taking valuable time away from patients, slowed them down and was difficult to use.
So the lingering question you may be asking yourself is, "If they are so good why haven't more physicians implemented one?"
The key to having a successful electronic medical record system in your practice boils down to two fundamental choices. The first is selecting the right EMR product. The second is choosing the right people to help you not only implement it, but continue to work with you to ensure it remains a successful part
of your medical practice.
Making the right choice helps your medical practice management operate seamlessly among
all of your affiliated healthcare institutions, clinics, lab and pharmacies. It helps to have
current, accurate and complete clinical picture of each patient, so you and your associates
can make the most appropriate clinical decisions. And, a fully integrated EMR/medical practice
management system helps you control the business side of things, enabling it to run
more effectively and profitably.
Then, what is the key to a successful EMR?
First and foremost is ensuring the EMR you select will actually do what you want it to, namely work seamlessly the way your practice functions. While there is a multitude of sources for advice on how to be successful at implementing an EMR, the best source of valuable advice is from those who already use an EMR. After all, they have had to live with the choice they made and will be open and frank about their experiences.
In several leading professional physician associations like the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), e-MD Solution Series demonstrated the highest level of satisfaction by physicians who us it. Nearly nine out of ten physicians said they were "Satisfied" or "Very Satisfied" with it easy of use, functionality and on-going support they've experienced. In the past, KLAS Research award e-MDs "Best In KLAS" with a 97% approval rating by users.
Now may be the time to seriously consider an electronic medical record system for your practice, with CMS meaningful use criteria implemented, you may qualify to receive MU incentives totally $44,000 in Medicare and over $63,000 in Medicaid reimbursements for using an EMR. With available financing, you can implement your e-MDs system and pay it off with the MU incentives you receive.
With the e-MDs Solution Series, everything is in an integrated database which mean, chart, bill, scheduling and document management can be quickly and easily accessed. Lab interface, and e-prescribing saves time and reduces stress on you and your staff.
We would like to the opportunity to demonstrate to you why physicians are making the e-MDs Solution Series their preferred choice. Learn why it can produce for your practice stronger revenue, better patient care, and minimal disruption.