title: Selecting an EMR in only eight years: one group's experience.
abstract: Why did it take a 27-physician multispecialty medical practice eight years to select and implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system? The author describes the difficult assessment process and emphasizes the importance of organizational readiness and financial wherewithal.
authors.affiliation: Ogden (Utah) Clinic, USA. dkane@ogdenclinic.com
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kane
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D014589:Utah