What to consider when purchasing an EHR system.
Based on the experience of Crittenden Health System, healthcare organizations that are setting out to purchase an electronic health record (EHR) system should: Begin their search for the system with "right"-size vendors: Share the costs with members of their selection committee. Factor in the costs of additional internal staff that will be required. Heavily involve clinicians in the selection process.
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Crittenden Health System, Marion, Kentucky, USA. jswab@crittenden-health.org
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