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A physician's perspective: deploying the EMR.
Journal of Healthcare Information Management : JHIM
|April 11, 2002
Summary
This case study details selecting and implementing an electronic medical record (EMR) system in a physician
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Practice Management
- Clinical Information Systems
Background:
- Physician practices face challenges in adopting new technologies.
- Selecting an appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is crucial for practice efficiency.
- Previous EMR implementations offer valuable lessons for current adoption processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the process of selecting and deploying an EMR system in a physician's practice.
- To share practical insights and observations gained during the EMR implementation.
- To highlight the benefits realized by the practice post-EMR adoption.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology.
- Qualitative analysis of the EMR selection and deployment experience.
- Documentation of practical advice and lessons learned.
Main Results:
- Successful selection and deployment of an EMR system.
- Identification of key factors contributing to a smooth implementation.
- Observed improvements in practice workflow and patient data management.
Conclusions:
- The strategic selection and careful deployment of an EMR system can significantly benefit a physician's practice.
- Practical insights from this case study can guide other practices through EMR adoption.
- EMR implementation leads to enhanced operational efficiency and improved patient care.