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How to select the right practice management system

K Podd1

  • 1Computer Resource Associates, Inc. (CRA), Camp Hill.

Pennsylvania Medicine
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Physicians should automate or upgrade practice systems now to prepare for healthcare reforms. Waiting may lead to managing both mandated changes and computerization simultaneously.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Practice Administration

Background:

  • Impending healthcare reforms necessitate practice adaptation.
  • Current practice management systems may require significant upgrades.
  • Physicians face a dual challenge of regulatory compliance and technological adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advise physicians on the timely implementation of practice automation.
  • To highlight the risks of delaying practice computerization amidst healthcare reform.
  • To emphasize proactive strategies for practice modernization.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the impact of healthcare reforms on practice operations.
  • Assessment of the challenges associated with practice computerization.
  • Evaluation of the benefits of early adoption of automated systems.

Main Results:

  • Procrastination in system upgrades can result in compounded project management difficulties.
  • Early adoption allows for phased integration and adaptation to new technologies.
  • Physicians who act proactively are better positioned to navigate changes.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate action on practice automation is recommended for physicians.
  • Delaying computerization risks overwhelming practice resources.
  • Strategic planning for technological upgrades is crucial for future practice success.

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