There is much to consider when making either the initial leap from paper to electronic medical record keeping, or when changing from one software program to another. There are many emr software programs to choose from.
Price, Security, and Features
There are usually three main concerns involved: Price, security, and features.
Price
Prices will fluctuate and depend much upon the size of the database your medical practice will need and the features you require.
Security
Security, however, is an issue that must be dealt with no matter how big or small your practice and your software requirements may be. The emr software that you purchase must be implemented properly and have standard security measures in place.
Features
EMR software manufacturers are well aware of the importance of this issue and will most likely have included data encryption technology in the software for both on-premise and web-based systems. Be sure to look into this matter carefully before making your final decision and purchasing.