Deploying the EMR: Part 2, Implementation.
This case study presents a collection of principles and guidelines regarding the process of selecting and deploying an electronic medical record (EMR) in a physician's practice. Practical advice and observations are detailed about what was learned and how the practice has benefited. In Part 1 of this article (Volume 18, pages 256-261), the authors identified the functions that are crucial in an ideal EMR. Part 2 provides their guidelines for implementing the system with particular emphasis on selection of the vendor.
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David
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Perot Systems Corporation, 788 Laurel Lane, Cary, IL 60013-3206, USA. dsmith@access-healthcare.net
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Lucy Mancini
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D000555:Ambulatory Care Information Systems; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010824:Physicians' Offices / Q000458:organization & administration*