Get your hands on the step-by-step playbook that eliminates the guesswork from EHR selection process and turns EHR implementation from a dreaded disruption into a competitive advantage. Developed by healthcare implementation consultants who've guided hundreds of successful transitions, this comprehensive framework walks you through everything from EHR vendor selection building the right selection team to executing a smooth go-live that keeps patients happy and staff productive.
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How to choose an EHR system confidently using a structured EHR evaluation checklist that helps you compare vendors side-by-side
How to structure a team for productive decision-making during the EHR selection process
How to map your practice needs and readiness
How to evaluate EHR systems based on usability, interoperability, automation, and compliance
How to avoid common pitfalls in selecting an EHR system with pro tips from hundreds of successful real-world implementations
Built on real-world evaluation criteria from 500+ successful EHR implementations
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Pro tips from successful EHR transitions
Get quick, practical answers based on our 5-Step EHR Selection Process: From Needs to Go Live guide.
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To select an EHR for your practice or healthcare organization, start by defining your clinical, operational, and technical priorities—what problems are you solving, and what outcomes matter most? Begin by defining your goals, workflows, and data needs, then compare vendors using a structured EHR evaluation checklist that focuses on usability, interoperability, automation, and support. Establish clear EHR selection criteria to objectively assess each option and ensure it aligns with your clinical and financial priorities.
Our 5-Step EHR Selection Process Guide walks you through every phase of selecting an EHR system, with expert guidance and pro tips from professionals who’ve supported hundreds of successful implementations. Inside, you’ll find an actionable EHR checklist and real-world EHR evaluation framework that simplify how to choose an EHR system—plus practical EHR implementation steps to ensure a smooth go-live.
Most practices complete the full EHR selection process—from team formation through contract signing—in 3-6 months. Implementation and go-live add another 3-6 months depending on practice size and complexity. Our guide outlines recommended EHR implementation steps, helps you create realistic timelines and avoid rushed decisions that lead to poor outcomes.
Total cost of ownership typically runs 150-200% of the base license fee over 5 years when you include data migration, training, interfaces, support, and upgrades. Our Our guide includes a comprehensive EHR evaluation checklist cost analysis worksheet helps you identify and budget for every category so there are no surprises.
The 5-step framework works for both first-time EHR selection and replacement projects. If you're switching systems, pay extra attention to data migration planning and change management strategies. The guide provides targeted advice on evaluating EHR systems, applying EHR selection criteria, and refining your EHR vendor selection to ensure a smooth transition.