Selecting an electronic medical record system for small physician practices.

Nefertiti C duPont1, Dayna Koeninger, Joseph D Guyer

  • 1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, USA. nefertiti.dupont@roswellpark.org

Summary

Selecting an electronic medical record (EMR) system can be straightforward for small physician practices. A standardized process, considering cost, functionality, and interoperability, aids in choosing the right EMR system.

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