“The recent UC Davis study on the impact of EMRs on PCPs boils down to the need for software designers to create applications that are tailored to the different types of PCPs. Some may say this is not news and a no-brainer, but having such studies validates to the vendor industry what needs to be done – seriously.
Decreased productivity is one of the main – and very valid – reasons for not wanting to implement EMRs. The level of dropped productivity and gains post-implementation depend upon the category of practice, according to the study. The most important take away from the study is that technology design must be tailored to the PCP categories’ specific workflow requirements and health administration expectations.”
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Patty Enrado, EHRWatch, 20 December 2010
