The need to replace an EMR software arises from many factors. For example, consider this report from KLAS, a company that provides Consumer Reports for healthcare IT products. The title of the report is, “Half of purchases in the ambulatory EMR market will come from providers replacing their current vendor; many feel the honeymoon period is over” which means providers are replacing their EMR software. Here is a basic list of why & when the need for replacement is the only choice left.
a) Meaningful Use standards are constantly changing and becoming stringent. As the standards are difficult to catch up, some of the EMR software are not brought up to date with the new set of requirements for Meaningful Use compliance.
b) Dead slow. “My EMR software is dead slow!” Do you want to ever say this? Or hear it from your employee? NO! EMR software is supposed to save your precious time, so choosing a software that does its job efficiently is a must. And when this occurs, when the software is super slow, the need to replace software arises. Try free demos from the best and choose that suits you. Choose a one that requires not too many clicks to do a basic function, and choose a software that feels intuitive.
c) Save yourself from any trouble, if you happen to find out that you are vendor is in trouble. Switch as soon as possible, else your pocket will suffer. In the past vendors have discontinued their service and it accounts for deep losses. Choose an EMR software company that you know has a strong financial backing. Avoid ever seeing “Our service has been discontinued” danger message!
d) Finally, replace your EMR software which gives you the best ROI. Never compromise on a software that is cheap because you’ll end up losing money.
You should replace your software when things get out of control. The reasons listed above are some of the valid reasons you can consider before replacing your EMR software. And most importantly remember to choose a software that makes you feel good which is only possible if the software works efficiently. So, choose wisely.
a) Meaningful Use standards are constantly changing and becoming stringent. As the standards are difficult to catch up, some of the EMR software are not brought up to date with the new set of requirements for Meaningful Use compliance.
b) Dead slow. “My EMR software is dead slow!” Do you want to ever say this? Or hear it from your employee? NO! EMR software is supposed to save your precious time, so choosing a software that does its job efficiently is a must. And when this occurs, when the software is super slow, the need to replace software arises. Try free demos from the best and choose that suits you. Choose a one that requires not too many clicks to do a basic function, and choose a software that feels intuitive.
c) Save yourself from any trouble, if you happen to find out that you are vendor is in trouble. Switch as soon as possible, else your pocket will suffer. In the past vendors have discontinued their service and it accounts for deep losses. Choose an EMR software company that you know has a strong financial backing. Avoid ever seeing “Our service has been discontinued” danger message!
d) Finally, replace your EMR software which gives you the best ROI. Never compromise on a software that is cheap because you’ll end up losing money.
You should replace your software when things get out of control. The reasons listed above are some of the valid reasons you can consider before replacing your EMR software. And most importantly remember to choose a software that makes you feel good which is only possible if the software works efficiently. So, choose wisely.