The Best EHR How-To Resources
These suggestions are for providers in the early stages of EHR implementation. They are particularly suitable for HITECH "eligible professionals" that will be in an EHR incentive program. These resources will provide the foundational knowledge providers need to begin moving toward a highly successful EHR deployment.
- The HITECH Act Made Easy: A Simple Guide to the Federal EHR Incentive Programs
(BOOK) Known as "the manual to the HITECH Act," this book is the most comprehensive printed guide available for HITECH Act compliance, including EHR selection, implementation and training. If you need a good introduction to EHR implementation with an eye toward meaningful use, this is the best place to start. - EMR Adoption and ARRA (HIMSS)
(RESOURCES) HIMSS is the leading professional association for healthcare IT, and is a very trustworthy source for information. On their "EMR Adoption" webpage they offer a number of very useful resources regarding Certified EHR Technology & Resources. - Buying an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System (EMR Consultant -A Division of EHR Scope LLC)
(ARTICLE) Simple and straightforward, this article is a good primer for those just getting started in the selection process. - Small Practice, Big Decision: Selecting an EHR System for Small Physician Practices (Suzanne Columbus of AHIMA)
(ARTICLE) This article is particularly strong on the topic of pre-assessment and identifying what your practice needs from an EHR system. - EMR (EHR) Available Solutions and How to Choose the Right One (Informatics Review Clinfowiki)
(CHECKLIST) A very complete to-do list for system selection. Print out this list to follow as you conduct your search, and also visit the informative links listed on the bottom of the page. - 10 Steps to Select the Right EHR from Right Vendor (Kevin Miller of EMRWire)
(CHECKLIST) Another pre-flight checklist. Not as complete as the one above, but with some intriguing alternative suggestions.