@SunnieSouthern Tossing our server and migrating our 5 different EMR systems to one. We have like 12K patients on multiple things. Mess
— Aaron Blackledge MD (@CarePractice) February 9, 2014
This is a big preview of coming attraction. EHR vendors are going to have to be ready for this type of EHR purchase going forward. Well, maybe not 5 EHR, but it could be close to as complex. Add in all of the practice acquisitions and the EMR switching is happening.
EMR is Just a Tool – Use it only if … http://t.co/cR1rkug6ZA
— Chandresh J Shah (@chandresh27) February 16, 2014
This is a good reminder. EMR is a tool and how you use it determines its real value.
Physicians are not happy with EMR systems…and startups will start layering on top to improve usability @healthfinch http://t.co/T0vH2LKIl0
— Lyle Berkowitz (@DrLyleMD) February 16, 2014
The real question is whether the EMR systems will allow it or at least which EMR vendors will support it. If they don’t, startups won’t be able to do much. Even if they do open it, I’m still not confident that a startup built on top of today’s EMRs can solve what pains EMR.