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Article: Bridging the gap: electronic encounter forms create a critical link between practice management and electronic medical records systems.(EMRs/EHRs)
- Article from:
- Health Management Technology
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
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When it comes to implementing electronic medical record (EMR) systems, cost is most often cited as the primary reason for slow adoption, particularly among smaller practices. However, cost isn't the only source of resistance; many are unsure of what to do with their existing practice management (PM) systems. Their options include:
* Purchase an EMR and run their PM separately: This requires maintenance of two systems with separate databases, and may still require duplicate data entry, defeating a major benefit of an EMR.
* Purchase an EMR and interface it with the PM system: Although appealing, building an interface can be expensive and cumbersome.
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