What Should I Do?
Though the market for computer-based patient record systems is still very young, and much progress will be made over the next few years, competitive pressures may require you to act quickly and choose from among the available solutions. Only you can ultimately determine the best strategic path. Gather the information. Evaluate the reasonable alternatives in a quantitative way. Determine which vendor most closely fits your business personality and requirements. Active participation in standards groups and professional organizations such as HIMSS will open up a world of contacts and information to help steer you to the best solution.
An excellent starting place for research and investigation is the EHR Selector. This reference allows you to search for capable suppliers according to various criteria and retrieve a wealth of helpful detail.