1. Quickly locate a chart, never look for a chart
2. Access to chart from multiple locations by multiple users
3. Legible Charts
4. EMR Data: chart it, graph it, flag it and organize it
Oh wait, none of those are financial are they? Try these potential EMR financial benefits.
1. Transcription cost savings
2. Space Savings
3. Eliminate Staff
4. Paper Chart Costs
5. Improved Charge Capture
Oh wait, why not just hope you get $44k in stimulus money? That might work.
See the full list of EMR Benefits.
Had to laugh when I read it. Good post today John.
Glad you liked it. That was the point of the post.
As you note, the benefits are potential. As for all practice expenses, a detailed analysis of the ROI is mandatory.
Dr. Hekier,
You’re going to love tomorrow’s post then.
Although, on your note, I must admit that measuring a lot of the ROI is difficult since it’s not all dollars and cents.
Hi,
Thanks for the great and useful info.
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I completely agree with your short list of 4 and also agree with the follow-on list of 5 – the first 4 deliver while the last 5 don’t get measured so you never know for sure!