A recent survey indicates that almost 20% of the U.S. physicians using EMR software are either not happy with it or face plenty of issues with it. Another 30-40% of the physicians say that they are not likely to recommend their current system to anyone they know. This indicates that there are plenty of physicians who are on the lookout for a new EMR software. But do you really need one? Let’s try and analyze.
Regulatory changes
One of the reasons you want to change your EMR software is that the current one you are using does not support new regulatory changes. If this is the case, then you should look to change.
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System integration
Another reason why you should change your EMR software is its lack of integration with your other practice software. Modern day EMR software work flawlessly with your practice management and billing software, thereby allowing better system integration.
Data security
Lack of proper data security measures is another reason why practices need to change their EMR software. If you think your vendor is not doing enough to keep your data safe, then it is time you change your EMR vendor.
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Cost to change
Before making the decision to change to a new EMR, you must do a detailed cost analysis of how much it will set you back by. If the cost is way too high, then you might want to look for more vendors who are offering similar features.
Data migration
You also need to consider the amount of data loss you will have to incur when you change your EMR software and data migration is done. Sometimes, vendors promise a lot but are not able to manage your data migration well.
Patient portal
Another important factor why you need to change your EMR software is that it lacks the ability to have patient portals. Patients these days are taking much more control of their medical procedures and are more learned about their health than ever before.
The writer is a leading Health IT analyst contributing regularly on some of the most pressing topics like Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, eRx, Patient Portal, Billing Services, Compliance and Privacy and Security.
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