title: Meaningful abuse: the rush toward EHR implementation.
abstract: Common problems with EHR implementation can be avoided by following these action steps: Take your time--patient safety is at risk. Interview implementation staff while selecting a vendor. Test file conversions before training commences. Conduct a risk assessment and post-live audit. Tie payments to work completed, not calendar dates.
authors.affiliation: HIS Professionals, LLC, Santa Fe, NM, USA. eames@hispros.com
authors.forename: Elise
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ames
authors.forename: Vince
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ciotti
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mathis
mesh_terms: D057171:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D014481:United States