Deciding whether to implement an electronic medical records (EMR) system is another critical purchasing decision for medical practices. EMR solutions can be expensive and chosing the wrong solution can be disruptive to office workflow. Even an "out of the box" solutions, can have a negative impact on day to day activities causing extra work and costing extra money. But implementing the right EHR can be advantageous both clinically and financially.EMR applications move patients' charts online: they store physicians' notes, x-rays, prescriptions, and any other information usually found in paper charts. This allows doctors to access patients' information remotely, makes searching and retrieving data easier, and improves office efficiency and accuracy.
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A Perspective On: Cloud-Based Modular EHRs
Offer Advantages for Meaningful Use

Since there are various options both types of software - or even one software package that combines the functions of both - you may be able to investigate both at the same time. Of course, the easiest way to ensure seamless integration is to buy both systems from the same vendor. However you may find that the provider with the MPM that is ideal for your business does not offer the best EMR.

The industry-standard Health Level 7 (HL7) protocol allows health care applications to share data with each other. For truly seamless integration, you should not have to export batches of data from one and import them into the other - they should communicate in real time.

The BroadviewHealth Advantage

In response to the Federal Government's EMR initiative, Braodview Health has partnered with several EMR/EHR vendors, to provide our clients decision making tools and access to several of the most powerful and easy-to-use solutions on the market today.

We offer the following services:

• Feasibility Analysis

  Although any medical practice can benefit from a well-designed and properly implemented EMR system, there is a question as to what degree a particular practice will benefit. This must be measured before a sound business decision can be made regarding any system. Through site visits, staff and provider interviews, and financial assessments, BroadviewHealth's consultants will prepare a thorough financial Return on Investment report that projects the potential savings and revenue increases that would result from the implementation of an EMR.

• Guidance Through the Development of an RFP

  The BroadviewHealth will coordinate the preparation of a Request for Proposal that thoroughly defines the requirements of the practices' needs. Depending on the amount of help needed, we can also write the actual RFP.

• Workflow Analysis

  Automating inefficient or ineffective processes wastes valuable resources and prevents an organization from realizing the full benefit of EMR adoption. Our experienced EMR team can assist in the redesign of workflows so that the full potential of the software can benefit practice operations.

• Assistance with Identification of a Suitable Vendor

  BroadviewHealth has conducted EMR implementation projects for several clients, and has also worked with many clients that have already implemented an EMR system. In addition, we spend a significant amount of time and effort reviewing currently available EMR systems, as well as those in development. As a result, our consultants have established solid working relationships with many of the most popular and successful EMR providers. We also have extensive knowledge in areas such as vendor negotiations and price evaluation, and will work with our client to obtain the best possible agreement with the EMR vendor.

• Assistance with Implementation of New System

  The process of implementing the EMR requires coordination of resources, the assessment of hardware deployment, the development of a rollout schedule, and the post-deployment evaluation to assure appropriate use of the system. We assign an experienced Project Manager to each EMR implementation project.

Each client's needs and goals are unique so we work hand in hand with clients to tailor an EMR strategy that meets the unique requirements.