EHR 110 - Understanding EHR Contracting and Pricing

Tutorial Content

Safe Harbor: A Physician's Guide to EHR Donations -- This white paper is designed to help physicians and administrators better understand the opportunities available to finance the transition from paper-based records to more effective computerized systems of clinical management. (Reprinted with permission from NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc.)
(11-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Pricing Structures -- There are probably as many different ways of pricing EHR software as there are software companies courting your business. Some basic structures are fairly uniform across the board, but there are many variables to consider when trying to compare "apples to apples" as you wade through the selection process.

Costs -- The total cost of an EHR implementation includes initial expenses as well as ongoing outlays for maintenance.

Homework

Partners for Patients EHR Vendor Survey -- This 2005 Vendor Survey gives information about 55 health information technology software vendors and their products.
(10-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Related Reading

Running the Numbers: Making Sure Your Spending Pays Off -- This article from American Medical News describes four steps to ensure that you are spending wisely.

Financing High Tech: You Can Afford It After All -- This article in American Medical News decribes financing an EHR from a specialist point of view.

Cost-Benefit Analysis of an EHR in Primary Care -- This article from the American Journal of Medicine explores a cost-benefit analysis of a primary care EHR. The authors conclude: "Implementation of an electronic medical record system in primary care can result in a positive financial return on investment to the health care organization."