title: The total cost of EHR ownership.
abstract: Consider total cost of ownership, not just initial cost of acquisition and annual maintenance, when reviewing electronic health record (EHR) system bids. Support costs--a key part of total cost of ownership--include FTEs dedicated to the system. The long-term costs of an EHR system can vary dramatically (up to 200 percent) depending on which system is selected.
authors: George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. eastaugh@email.gwu.edu
authors: Steven R
authors: SR
authors: Eastaugh
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000191:economics*; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000191:economics; D010067:Ownership / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States