Guide to EMR

• Why EMR?
  Learn what is EMR and how it can benefit your practice.
• Return On Investment (ROI)
  Will an upfront investment in an EMR system produce a return and how long will it take?   
• Prevent Errors
  Better control on the exchange of information between offices, pharmacies and laboratories will reduce medical errors.
• Selection & Implementation
  What are important factors in the selection of an EMR system that fits your practice and specialty? 

Related Information

In the figure below, data from the physician induction  interviews of the 2006 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) display the increasing percentages of medical practices using any form of EMR and comprehensive EMR systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Links

• CCHIT, Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology
• NCHS, National Center for Health Statistics
• EMR Medical Software Information and Resources