Electronic Medical Records EMRs are computer-based medical records for patients. They make managing a patient's medical history much easier for physicians, hospitals, and managed care organizations. This type of software is now often referred to by another name, EHR, or Electronic Health Record, which expands the reach of the record beyond the medical profession to the patient and to health regulatory agencies and insurers. EMR / EHR can save a physician time because it provides quick access and transferability to a patient’s medical history. It also streamlines the amount of paper, filing, and note taking faced by most doctors, hospitals, and their business staffs.

As the source of accurate information on patients, EMR / EHR can truly improve the quality of patient care.

When buying electronic medical software, there are many issues to consider:

• How easy - or difficult - is it to use?
• How does the product interface with your other sources of data and medical practice management programs?
• How well does the program protect patient privacy?
• Is it HIPAA compliant?
• Is it compliant with new CCHIT standards for Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
• How does it integrate with Palm Pilots and other mobile data sources?
• Does it offer a web-based option?
• How is the product licensed - by computer, by group license?
• What kind of support and training does the company provide?
• Can the system be customized to fit your specialty and your needs?

For comparisons of different electronic medical record or medical emr software, download the free Medical Software Selection Kit.

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