Mix & match EMR systems; 3 month update after transition to hybrid system

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Mix & match EMR systems; 3 month update after transition to hybrid system

As those faithful readers already know, I have always been in search of the perfect EMR solution for Ophthalmology and keep thinking I’ve found it. The latest iteration, after a transition that was difficult for all involved, is sort of like the latest Apple hardware…the best system I’ve ever had - until I change it again! One compromise though was to throw away the EMR ideal of one system to do everything.

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Transition to a new EMR: first 2 weeks after going live

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Transition to a new EMR: first 2 weeks after going live

I am happy to report that we have survived our first two weeks since our transition from Optimed Software’s Accuro to TeckSoft’s EyeVu. The most important thing to emphasize is that these are both excellent EMR solutions and either one could be ideal for your practice. As I’ve said many times, if there were a perfect EMR system, then everyone would be on that one system. The fact is that just like we all have different learning and teaching styles, we all have different EMR styles and need to find the type that is best for each of us.

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Stop twiddling your EMR MFC knob and opt for usability

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Stop twiddling your EMR MFC knob and opt for usability

I recently compulsively changed my Pioneer audio deck for one that could interface better with my iPhone. As technology evolves, a deck that handled my iPod could not interact with the newer iPhone. Unfortunately, I ignored the usability issues I had learned from the last car deck upgrade by focusing instead on the feature set. How often do we do the same when selecting an Electronic Medical Record system?

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