Web-based EMR has become a viable option to a Client / Server EMR for healthcare-providers looking for medical software. Depending on the requirements and constraints of your medical practice or organization, it might make sense for you. A web-based medical software can carry the full range of EMR / EHR functionality: Electronic Medical Records or Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Practice management and e Prescription systems You are essentially logging into a web site that hosts your medical data on line, so access is as available as your internet connection.

Pros:

• Lower costs up front: You do not need to own or maintain a server
• No software installation is necessary
• The medical software vendor – not your staff – takes care of maintenance
• The medical software should be accessible from any computer, and you do not need customized work stations
• No worry about maintaining data integrity at multiple locations
• You do not have to worry about system backup, or disaster recovery
• Some professionals feel that it is easier to maintain HIPPA and CCHIT standards with web-based software

Cons:

• Since you, the user, do not control the software, it is hard to customize functions
• Data security is only as good as your vendor’s efforts
• Though the initial cost is low, and monthly payments may be reasonable, payments continue forever
• Your practice requires a heavy duty and expensive T1 line rather than more standard internet access
• Access is somewhat slower than it would be off your own in-house server.
• Long term costs are probably higher than they would be with Client / Server EMR Systems
• Internet outages, etc. can put you out of business temporarily

Compare the particular needs of your medical practice or health organization to the features offered by different web-based medical software, and by Client / Server medical software. When you register and download Medical Software Selection Kit, you can compare web-based EMR / EHR software solutions feature by feature.

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