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7 responses to "Top Reasons to Get an EMR or EHR"

1. # Doc DeVore commented on August 6th, 2009:

   Had to laugh when I read it. Good post today John.

2. # John commented on August 7th, 2009:

   Glad you liked it. That was the point of the post.

3. # Dr. Ron Hekier commented on August 10th, 2009:

   As you note, the benefits are potential. As for all practice expenses, a detailed analysis of the ROI is mandatory.

4. # John commented on August 10th, 2009:

   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.

5. # Sam Orville commented on August 18th, 2009:

   Hi,

   Thanks for the great and useful info.

6. # A Case for EMR Implementation – Multiple Locations | EMR and HIPAA pingbacked on September 1st, 2009:

   [...] been discussing the case for EMR implementation recently both on my blog and in emails with various people. In fact, someone even recently commented that the cost of an EMR [...]

7. # Joe Stewart commented on February 1st, 2010:

   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!