title: Ten steps to EMR assimilation into a practice.
abstract: War stories abound about the assimilation of computerized patient records. Physicians are asking about how to prepare for implementation. This article provides physicians with practical tools to prepare them for implementation by knowing what to expect and how to get ready for the transition from paper to electronic.
authors.affiliation: Coker Group, 7 Bala Avenue, Suite 303, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, USA. dmcgrath@cokergroup.com
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McGrath
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States