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Cover Story:
Which
Way Do I Go?
Choosing the Right EMR for Your Practice
By Frank Ferrara
Do you remember Betamax? The story
of this technology footnote contains
several parallels to the modern EMR
market. In this article, we explore
several important considerations to
keep in mind and characteristics to
look for when selecting your practice’s
first EMR system.
Feature Article:
If
I Had to Do it All Over Again…
How to Approach Transitioning Your
Practice From its Existing EMR System
to a New One
Amy Helwig, MD, MS, and Nathaniel
Buffington, MD
The task of upgrading from one EMR
system to another is in many ways
even more daunting than choosing an
initial EMR system. Drs. Helwig and
Buffington discuss key concepts and
issues involved in this process and
provide valuable advice that will
help ensure a smoother transition.
Tech 101:
Controlling
Online Pornography
Online pornography is a big and growing
business. How can you protect your
children from something that is seemingly
all over the Internet? We look at
several popular software programs
that can help.
Tech 201:
Medical
Office Online
This installment of Tech 201 offers
an illustrated look at Medical Office
Online, a Web-based practice management
and electronic medical record system.
We also interview Dr. John Costello,
CEO of Medical Office Online, Inc.
Departments:
Newswatch
Our regular roundup of recent, significant
legislative and regulatory developments,
and important bulletins from medical
societies and organizations, patient
advocacy groups, official government
agencies and departments, and outlets
of the professional and lay media.
PDA
Resources
Each month we offer a collection of
programs, downloads, and extras designed
to help you get the most out of your
handheld computing. |
