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Center for Health Information Technology at AAFP

EHR Courses

Learn about electronic health records (EHRs) in general, including how they're priced, what the most common features and functions are and how to select the right one for your practice.
EHR 101 - Introduction to Electronic Health Records -- Learn the basics of EHR functionality; the benefits, both clinical and financial, of using an EHR; and become familiar with basic EHR terms
EHR 110 - Understanding EHR Contracting and Pricing -- Learn the most common EHR pricing structures; all the necessary components of researching an EHR; and return on investment (ROI) calculations.
EHR 120 - Understanding Features and Functions -- Learn about the "must have" features of an EHR; studying your current workflow; and envisioning new workflow options for the EHR.
EHR 130 - Free and Open Source Software -- Learn about free and open source EHR software options; become familiar with the pros and cons of free and open source software; answers to basic questions about the VistA Office software offering
EHR 201 - Getting Your Practice Ready for an EHR -- Identify priorities; identify colleague interest; become familiar with common issues and techniques related to transitioning old records; complete an evaluation/needs assessment
EHR 301 - Selecting the Right EHR -- Learn about the different products available; the Center's physician product reviewer; different discussion boards available for networking with other EHR docs; how site visits and office demonstrations can help in the selection process.