Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2008):

Making it to the EHR promised land. How to solve common EHR adoption problems.

Full Abstract

In the electronic health records (EHR) promised land, medical practices have integrated technology with their daily work flow. Charting is done electronically. Glitches occur rarely; if a problem does arise, practice staff and a supportive vendor handle it efficiently. Employees embrace the EHR and never want to return to paper. But if organizational and technological barriers prevent your group from reaching the EHR promised land, this article can help. The author offers solutions to the problems that keep your organization from enjoying the operational and economic benefits of automation.

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Author information

Author/s: Kleaveland, Bruce (B);

Affiliation: MGMA Health Care Consulting Group, USA. bkleaveland(-atsign-)msn.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: MGMA connexion / Medical group Management Association (MGMA Connex), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 May-Jun; vol 8 (issue 5) : pp 42-5, 1

Dates: Created 2008/07/01; Completed 2008/07/30;

PMID: 18590086, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Diffusion of Innovation Medical Records Systems, Computerized Practice Management, Medical

Practice Management, Medical Problem Solving United States

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