Why Should You Worry About Your Next EHR Now?

While you are looking for a new EHR to qualify for Meaningful Use, it is not too early to think about what you are going to do when you stop using this new EHR and move to the next generation of EHR products in (hopefully) a number of years down the road.

The significant and troublesome barriers to moving from one EHR to another and the vendor issues that impede such moves are a strategic concern for anyone buying an EHR.

What EHR Contract Issues are Important?

EHR contract negotiations should based on the fact that your practice, and not the vendor, is responsible for maintaining your patient records.  Anything that could inhibit your access or use of patient information will cause you problems and may compromise patient health.  Unfortunately, most EHR contracts do not recognize your obligations or accommodate your situation.

Contracting for an EHR actually consists of three portions: the business deal, key contract issues and contract details.  This article will focus on essential business issues and key contract issues.