Not happy with your existing EHR? Looking for a replacement solution? Here is all you need to know about the strategic maneuver of EHR replacements.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are evolving as ‘the’ ultimate solution to enhanced efficiency at medical practices. You might be one of those medical providers who have an EHR in place at your practice. But the question is, are you happy with your existing EHR? Or looking for a replacement solution? Here is all you need to know about the strategic maneuver of EHR replacements.

Why might providers want to replace their existing EHR?

There can be several reasons why a provider might be dissatisfied with his existing EHR. The most important one of these remains the inability of their current EHR to meet their needs. EHRs generally come as standardized solutions that can work well for all specialties. However, working well is not the only requirement. Working at its optimal level is the ultimate objective of deploying an EHR.

Another concern might be that the current EHR is not adding value to the practice’s workflow. Hence, the providers might seek alternative solutions that deliver better value.

Moreover, the provider might be struggling with the non-user-friendly EHR design and functionality limitations. This is a significant impediment to the care delivery process. It also adds additional layers of challenges related to interpreting information, which in turn impacts patient care and the practice’s efficiency levels.

Also, in many cases, providers use an independent system for EHRs and different software for billing. This results in a lack of integrated workflows, which ultimately leads to spending inordinate amounts of time in streamlining the vital billing data. EHR should ideally be integrated with the core function of billing, providing smooth and more straightforward data integration to streamline practice processes.

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So, what should providers seek in their replacement EHRs?

The following elements are necessary for an effective EHR platform:

• User-friendly interface
• Features and functionalities
• Integration and interoperability
• Customization to practice workflows
• Alignment with the provider’s business goals

So, when making the switch, providers should thoroughly research the EHR options available and systematically profile the vendors for their credibility:

• Define your EHR goals, such as interoperability of efficiency, and then assess which system meets the desired goals.
• Conduct a detailed screening of the features being offered and assess if they meet your needs.
• Design a Request For Information (RFI) and seek answers to your concerns such as interoperability options, on-going support, implementation plan, and total cost of ownership.
• Compare and evaluate the vendors based on their responses to your RFI.
• Conduct demos to see for yourself as to how does the system work. This will help you assess if the system offers the features that you expect.

CureMD EHR: The Preferred EHR Replacement

CureMD’s award-winning cloud-based EHR is ONC 2015 edition certified, and MIPS and Meaningful Use Stage 3 ready.

The system offers a robust knowledge base to the providers and is built for usability, performance, and reliability. It’s advanced features such as electronic prescriptions, workflow automation, and interoperability essentially drive greater collaboration and productivity. With this intuitive and straightforward solution, providers can enjoy several features bundled up in one system – clinical reviews, patient notes, medical histories, appointments, document manager, etc.

CureMD EHR comes with a medical billing service that offers end-to-end revenue cycle management. This solution is geared towards over 32 specialties and can guide the practice staff to get paid more and faster. Moreover, the system is also accompanied by a state-of-the-art, fully integrated telemedicine solution. This HIPAA-compliant all-in-one solution empowers the practices to immediately and effectively deploy telehealth services across all medical settings and specialties.

Interestingly, Version 10g of CureMD EHR works efficiently and compatibly with iPads/iPhones, making the lives of the providers much simpler and easier.

Switching to CureMD EHR will inevitably transform your practice in a way you’ve never imagined before.