Why do so many Smart Doctors buy Bad EHRs?

31 January 2017

When you look at the impact a productive EHR can make in terms of efficiency and increased revenue for a clinic, you would think any doctor looking to invest in an EHR would invest an incredible amount of time researching EHR systems. In most cases, doctors invest a minimal amount of time researching EHRs for their clinic. The research is often left up to the office manager, administrator or executives when the doctor will be the one actually utilizing the EHR in the clinic each day.

A doctor buying their first EHR is like a consumer buying their first boat. From the outside, the majority of 25” boats all look the same. So why can a 25” cuddy cabin boat sell from 25k and another 25” cuddy cabin sell for 75k? They both float, they both have engines and they both utilize the same fuel so why the difference in cost? Both boats would probably feel the same on the open water with little to no waves. But introduce 2-3 foot swells and you will quickly find out why there is a difference in the cost of a quality boat. The same is true for EHR technology. All EHR software in general can scan documents, store documents and electronically document patient care.

The questions to ask are how efficient will the EHR be in automating the clinic?

  1. Will the EHR save time?
  2. Will the EHR automate the collection of patient data?
  3. Will the EHR allow me to see more patients in the same amount of time?
  4. Will the EHR allow me to document patient care real time in the exam room?

Several signs that you have a non-productive EHR include:

  1. The doctors, PAs and NPs still dictate
  2. The front office staff manually scans and files paper documents into the EHR
  3. Patients are still filling out paper medical history forms before being seen in clinic
  4. The doctors, PAs and NPs must use their computer or tablet after hours to access thier patients health records

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