EMR Implementation: Making It Work (Jul 31, 2009)
Great!  Your office has selected the electronic medical records system, and now, in the fifth article in this series, we need to address the process of getting hardware installed, networks set up, people trained, and the software working for ...(click title to continue)

EMR Vendor Selection Process (Jul 2, 2009)
Now that your office has agreed upon the need for an office electronic medical records system, this, the fourth article in this series, addresses how to select a vendor or service provider.  Specific needs for the practice should be defined...(click title to continue)

Change Management and Process Redesign (Jun 5, 2009)
This, the third article in a series on electronic medical record systems (EMRs) for the office, addresses the basic concepts of Change Management and Process Redesign.   The first topic to consider has already been alluded to in the p...(click title to continue)

Electronic Medical Records- Return on Investment (Apr 24, 2009)
This is the second article in a series on electronic medical record systems (EMRs) for the office. This article addresses the concepts around the “return on investment” (ROI) that a practice may expect from deploying the tool set, which ...(click title to continue)

Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) (Apr 24, 2009)
What is IHE ACOG is addressing interoperability issues in obstetric EHRs by participating in the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) organization. IHE is an initiative by healthcare professionals, medical societies and vendors/industry ...(click title to continue)

Readiness Assessment: Is Your Practice Ready for EMRs? (Mar 23, 2009)
This is the first article in a series designed to help the practicing physician understand the complexities, benefits, problems, pros and cons associated with electronic medical record systems (EMRs) for the office.  Given the increased compl...(click title to continue)

Useful Tools in the Digital Age (Mar 16, 2009)
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are, indeed, extremely useful in ensuring immediate access to patient information, including remotely. However, there are many other useful, and even fun, applications that can be utilized in a modern 21st Century...(click title to continue)

ACOG Endorses CCHIT Certification (Sep 9, 2008)
On September 8, 2008, ACOG sent a letter endorsing the Certification process of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT).  The CCHIT is a recognized certification body for electronic health records and their netw...(click title to continue)

Preparing for EMR in a Small Practice (Feb 28, 2007)
Betty S. Chu, MD, FACOG Clarkston, MI   If you’ve made the decision to invest in an electronic health record, you’ve probably spent many hours contemplating the “bells and whistles” of different systems. Once ...(click title to continue)