title: Your EHR license agreement: critical issues.
abstract: This article discusses several key provisions and concepts in software license agreements for electronic health records. It offers insight into what physician practices can expect to find in their license agreements, as well as practical advice on beneficial provisions. The article examines contractual language relating to term and termination, technical specifications and support, and compliance with governmental programs.
authors.forename: Daniel F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Shay
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008004:Licensure; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States