EMR Timing

Timing isn't everything but it really helps when making an EMR go/no go decision. Even with all the incentives and momentum toward implementation, there are scenarios where waiting may make more sense. The key here is that you might wait, but you should still be laying the foundation and readying for the inevitability of getting an EMR for your practice.
Here are some factors to consider. How many of the providers in the practice truly support an EMR initiative? It's ok if it's not a majority but if there is only one, then that may throw up a red light. How ready is your IT infrastructure from network to desktop and from internet connectivity to wifi. Now is the time to get your IT house in order and one way to do that is to get some hardware specs from a few potential EMR vendors you may consider and compare that with your current environment. It may make sense to budget and implement that IT foundation so you aren't running two projects at once when it does come time to implement your EMR. Contact us today to help you plan your path to an EMR.