Reducing clinical costs with an EHR
Thompson, D.; Velasco, F.; Classen, D.; Raddemann, R.J.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 64(10): 106-108; 110 112 Passim
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 20922906 Document Number: 643443
Steps that hospitals should take to ensure they are gaining optimal value from their electronic health record (EHR) systems include: Creating a value framework for EHR implementation a value framework or EHR implementation. Creating and build executive understanding of the framework. Quantifying each of the expected benefits of EHR implementation. Creating a cross-functional executive team to lead investments in performance management related to the EHR system. Aligning incentives through a formal physician engagement strategy.