Comments on: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid: Tips for easing into medical technology if you’re afraid of EMRs

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E-Prescribing: The Automation Litmus Test | blog.DrFirst — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:13:28 +0000

[...] a recent blog post on The Healthcare IT Guy, Shahid N. Shah warns physicians Don’t drink the Kool-Aid: Tips for easing into medical technology if you’re afraid of EMRs. He writes that “EMRs might be a good entry point for some folks but it’s actually more likely [...]

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:20:01 +0000

[...] my recent postings on how to ease into technology before jumping head-first into EMRs, many readers wrote back asking [...]

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:33 +0000

[...] my recent postings on how to ease into technology before jumping head-first into EMRs, many readers wrote back asking [...]

By: billy37

billy37 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:16:25 +0000

This is really nuts, I think the health care issue is gonna destroy Obama.
Just check out what it says here…
http://ketiva.com/Politics_and_Government/bizarre_debates_over_us_health_care_reform1.html

By: billy37

billy37 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:16:25 +0000

By: massoudalibakhsh

massoudalibakhsh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:49 +0000

What a breath of fresh air! It’s nice to see someone steer the EMR dialogue away from functionality. The only way widespread adoption is going to happen is if physicians are convinced EMRs will lead to tangible improvements to their workflow and better patient care. You’ve offered some reasonable guidance to help address the workflow issue at the practice level, but we still have a long way to go when it comes to truly understanding what’s working on a macro scale. Health IT models are relatively young, which is why doctors would benefit more by an emphasis now on innovation in the field, rather than a premature push for adoption spawned through a complicated incentive and disincentive program. It’s clear that the “thirst” for EMRs simply is not there, as evidenced by the Software Advice survey and other recent industry polls. If we give the automation problem the time it requires (and bring into the mix neutral technology consultants who share your pragmatic approach), the most effective solutions will inevitably rise to the top, and physicians will be lining up with Kool-Aid glasses in hand!

By: EMR by Nightingale

EMR by Nightingale — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:59:34 +0000

The $236 million EMR Funding funding program announced by Ontario Medical Association has really opened doors to many physicians who previously was a bit skeptical about adopting an EMR program. The new program will broaden and accelerate physician adoption of EMRs over the next three years. This means EMRs will be accessible to more physicians, allowing them to leverage information technology to improve patient care and practice efficiency. If any of the physicians would like to learn more about the funding or adoption program you can visit:
http://www.nightingale.md/ca/products-services/...

By: agassi

agassi — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:48:10 +0000

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By: Shahid N. Shah

Shahid N. Shah — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:34 +0000

I like that idea a lot, Lincoln, thanks for sharing.

By: Lincoln Nguyen

Lincoln Nguyen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:13 +0000

You may also consider a hybrid digital/paper based system as well when you are making the transition to a full fledged EHR. In clinics where templates and rigid workflows are not routine, this may be a better route.