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Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack
Published on: May 15, 2020
A retrospective of EMR implementation in one large practice
1ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP, 560 White Plains Road, Suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA. kowens@entandallergy.com
Abstract:
This article is the last of a six-part series regarding the implementation of an electronic medical record system in a large multisite physician practice. This particular article is meant to provide some insight regarding two matters any practice delving into this project should be prepared to consider: 1) don't underestimate the value of utilizing as many employees as possible in the pre-implementation planning stage; and 2) have a detailed plan for entering patient history information.
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