Best Practices: Getting to Meaningful Use with Ambulatory EMR

This publication has been discontinued on September 9, 2011.

Introduction

Abstract

This Health Industry Insights report examines best practices for the selection, implementation, and meaningful use of EMR at ambulatory practices. This report is based on research by Health Industry Insights that was conducted in 2008 and 2009 and included over 40 interviews with ambulatory EMR users, case studies, and secondary research on U.S. ambulatory EMR implementations.

According to Judy Hanover, research manager with Health Industry Insights, "The goal of this report is to provide end-user insights into ambulatory EMR selection and implementation, and illuminate best practices related to the ongoing development and meaningful use of ambulatory EMRs."

Table of Contents

• Health Industry Insights Opinion
• In This Report
• Market Definition
• Situation Overview
• Introduction
• Selecting an EMR
• User Perspectives on Functionality
• Electronic Charting
• Documentation of Phone Notes
• Electronic Order Entry
• ePrescribing
• Use of Decision Support During Ordering
• Implementation Practices, Scope, and Timetables
• Shortcuts for Users
• Architecture and Implementation
• Portals
• Goals and Objectives
• Barriers and Obstacles
• Choosing a Vendor
• User Groups
• Reporting and Performance Measurement
• Future Outlook
• Beyond Demonstrating Meaningful Use
• Essential Guidance
• Actions to Consider
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Definitions
• DHHS Definitions of EMR Versus EHR: NAHIT/ONCHIT Report, May 2008
• Health Industry Insights' Definition of an EMR
• Health Industry Insights' Definition of an EHR
• Synopsis

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