For the past several years, physicians and their staffs have been “going paperless” or implementing various forms of electronic medical records (EMR) in increasing numbers. We know, because we've been at the forefront, helping doctors deploy EMR software and hardware since the very beginning.

Balianti is one of the leading healthcare IT company. Every day, another group of physicians implements eMDfix EMR in their medical practice. From our years of experience and hundreds of implementations, we can highlight some of the issues surrounding EMR.

Totally changing the workflow in your office is not without risk. From the cost of an EMR system, to the time involved to get up to speed, adopting EMR is a big decision. And the old adage, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” probably keeps many physicians from taking the plunge.

On the other hand, the promises of EMR are significant. Indeed, the stated goals of EMR are to reduce your overhead and cut costs while simultaneously increasing your revenues, and all while enhancing patient care.
So, what is the best way to analyze EMR? How do you weigh the risks of changing the way you do business against the possibility of a better bottom line and higher quality care from workflow improvements?