Orthopedic EHR Software Selection Checklist for Small Clinics

Should an orthopedic clinic choose an orthopedic specific EHR or multi-specialty EHR which can support a number of other specialties? In the early development phase of EHR software, the general conscious was a one-size-fits-all system would work for any practice regardless of field. For years, however, specialty physicians have been pointing out the deficiency of systems created for primary care, according to EHR Intelligence. Orthopedic practices have their own list of needs, just like an obstetrician or a pedestrian. Variation between specialties requires customization with designs that distinguish the subtle differences. The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, a nonprofit group that vets EHR systems for compliance with performance standards, has also noted that a one-size-fits-all approach to electronic health records does medical practices a disservice. A. The Basics Small orthopedic practices should take into account basic criteria when evaluating an Orthopaedic EHR system. Practice size – Focus on scalability. Is the chosen EMR program appropriate for your practice size? Can it handle multiple locations (if that is what you require)? Web-based EHR or Server-based EHR – Which is better for the practice, software that installs on the current hardware (server) or one that works in the cloud? Orthopedic practices were often more comfortable integrating the software into their server to retain control of patient data. This is however graduall...
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