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Preparing To Select A System

Is your medical practice or hospital interested in applying for a WHIC grant? Are you thinking of implementing an electronic medical record or registry? Either way, smart work done up front will make a world of difference in the success of your health information system.

(NOTE: If you are thinking about selecting a health information system for your medical practice or hospital, be sure to review the valuable information below.)

Technical Assistance Available. WHIC grant recipients have access to many additional tools and information that addresses your interest areas and stage in the process. After you view the presentation described and linked below, contact Foster ('Bud') Beall, Jr. VP of Outlook Associates by email or phone at (949) 336-1776 for technical assistance.

First steps? Review the information below.

 

Overview – Health Information System Evaluation and Selection

Watch the presentation linked below for an overview of the key steps along the continuum of the EMR evaluation and selection process.

 

The presentation includes discussion and examples of both “best practice” system selections and failed projects to provide participants with the best possible information and framework for their EMR system evaluation and help them avoid the pitfalls of others that have gone before them. This presentation was designed to help participants navigate the current EMR marketplace with confidence and ensure that their practices make the right decisions for their unique and individual needs.

Overview – EMR System Evaluation & Selection presentation (5MB, PPT)

Overview - EMR System Evaluation & Selection Recorded with Audio (WebEx session, may require download to view the session)

After you've watched the presentation described and linked above, contact Foster ('Bud') Beall, Jr. VP of Outlook Associates by email or phone at (949) 336-1776 for technical assistance.

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