Cloud-based EHR best bet for Solo Physicians and Small Practices

Selecting the right technology for small practices can be a daunting task for various reasons including availability of financial and human resources and cost of technology among others. This has led to slow adoption of Electronic Health Record (EHR) among small practices.

The answer to their problems lies in Cloud-based EHR that allow small practices to implement the system with limited financial and human resources. Moreover, increasing number of vendors is offering this technology making the market competitive. This helps solo or small practices to shift from paper-based to electronic systems of records.

Cost-effective

Small practices do not have the capacity to make huge monetary investments in a server-based EHR that require space and IT personnel dedicated to maintenance of the system. By implementing Cloud-based EHR, providers can save huge sums of money. Also, right vendor selection can also help providers to get a suitable EHR deal.

Simple implementation process

 A smooth workflow is necessary for small practices to run their business successfully. Setting up a server room for the EHR and training the staff can take a lot of time that will result in loss of patients and revenue. On the contrary, a Cloud-based system will take less time to adopt and fully implement in practice workflows.

No maintenance hassle

While selecting the vendor, providers of small practices should ensure that they offer excellent customer support, as they are solely responsible for maintenance and upgrade of Cloud-based EHR. On one hand, this enables providers to focus entirely on their practice and patients, while on the other hand; poor customer support of the vendor will prove to be problematic.

EHR security is vendor’s responsibility

While using Cloud-based EHR, small practices don’t have to guard server rooms and ensure security of devices. Since electronic records are accessed through a browser, therefore, no information is lost if the devices are stolen or damaged. However, each provider –big or small – is responsible for implementing HIPAA laws at the practice.