Tuesday 27 September 2016

Feds release guide for providers on negotiating EHR contracts

Healthcare providers in the market for an electronic health record system can prepare and plan for their purchase with a new guide released Monday by federal health officials.

EHR Contracts Untangled,” published by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, lays out the issues surrounding EHR selection and contract negotiation so providers can “maximize the value” of their health technology investments.

The guide also includes information on planning for EHR purchases, safety and security, data rights and managing liability. The release comes at a key time, with more long-term care providers migrating toward more sophisticated record-keeping systems in order to keep in line with federal mandates. For the full article click here 



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