A number of resources exist to help you determine how to go about purchasing EHR software. Below are links to information provided by various companies that work with physicians and others to evaluate needs and choose the best software to meet them. You will also find links to software ratings reports for EHRs.
You may also visit the Center for Health Information Technology's EHR Product Reviews (AAFP Members Only) where you will find a continually updated list of reviews of EHRs used by family physicians.
Comparing EHR Systems (Articles & Reports)
AC Group
-- Each year ACG publishes a mid-year report rating the most common EHR systems. AC Group, Inc. (ACG) is an information technology advisory and research service for the health care industry. They provide independent, advisory, and consultative services designed to assist with business strategies, market and customer strategies, competitive analysis, and product profiling. Their mid-year report is available for purchase.
KLAS Reports
-- The KLAS database reports vendor performance data from 4500+ health care facilities, 300 HIT vendors, and 500 different products. The database is continually updated with reports from health care professionals across the U.S., Canada, and selected countries around the world. (Subscription required.)