Electronic Medical Records Advisory Group's Services

 
EMR Advisory Group provides vendor neutral expert advice to physicians, surgeons, dentists, and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) regarding all aspects of purchasing and implementing an electronic medical record (EMR). We maintain an advocacy role ensuring physician’s peace of mind in delivering comprehensive and therefore enhanced patient care.

We can help you navigate the world of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). We have an in-depth knowledge of the EMR world from both the Physician’s and the IT Professional’s perspective. We are advisors to help you implement the best EMR for your practice. Here is what we do....

• Office Assessment: We start by analyzing your entire practice from top to bottom. We talk to everyone in the office, from the doctors to the receptionist. This is important as everyone’s job will be affected by the change. Our assessment includes an in-depth analysis of the workflow in your office. This workflow analysis will standardize your office, make your staff more efficient, and streamline your business practices. It is important to make sure all office processes are running efficiently and smoothly before implementing an EMR.
   
• EMR Research: After completing the analysis, we start to narrow down the field of EMR software that is available. We look at your particular medical/surgical/dental specialty, your workflow, and your needs to determine which EMR’s will be the best fit. We will discuss the results of your workflow analysis and identify 3-5 EMR vendors to begin the selection process.
   
• Vendor Selection/Presentations: We then bring in the EMR vendors to present their software solutions to you. We go through this process with you so we can assist you in understanding the differences between the software solutions. This includes terminology, specific aspects of each software package, and how each package will meet your specific needs. We will then help you narrow down the field to 1 or 2 vendors for contract negotiation.
   
• Contract Negotiation: We assist in the contract negotiation process to make sure the vendor includes everything you need in the contract, including but not limited to the ability to integrate your current software and any future software. We also make sure each vendor’s pricing is compatible with industry standards.
   
• EMR Implementation Facilitation: During implementation, we will be your liaison with the vendor. We will make sure the vendor is complying with the negotiated contract. We make sure your staff is learning the system and that the implementation process is running smoothly and on schedule. Since patient care is of utmost importance, we will help you ensure a seamless transition.
   
• Ongoing Maintenance and EMR Optimization: After the implementation, we will be available to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. It is important to “check-in” each quarter to make sure you are getting all the functionality out of your system that you need. It is equally important to revisit your workflow periodically to fine-tune any new processes implemented with your EMR.