The world of electronic health records can be a vast and confusing one, especially for those companies that haven’t switched to electronic records. But the era of paper records is swiftly drawing to a close, which means electronic records are becoming a necessity. Finding the right behavioral health practice management software can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Consider the following tips as you begin your search for electronic records software.
1. Shop around. As of January 1st, 2014, healthcare professionals face a reduction in Medicaid and Medicare payments if they are not demonstrating meaningful use of electronic records. To avoid this penalty, look into the numerous options out there. There are plenty of software packages, no matter what kind of software you’re looking for, and it’s as simple as a quick Google search.
2. Consider custom. Depending on the size and needs of your company, a software package may not meet your requirements. If none of the numerous options for software packages quite work, consider looking into custom-built software. With custom behavioral health practice management software, everything you need is right at your fingertips without needless bells and whistles.
3. Get input. Don’t overlook the people who will be using the software. Their opinions and ideas need to be considered to make your new software as useful as it can be. And they may present you with features and ideas you hadn’t thought of, which can go a long way in finding the right software for your company.
Change can be difficult to handle, but the convenience of electronic health records and software have benefits that far outweigh the difficulties that can occur in any new software implementation. Find out what your company’s needs are, research plenty of different options, and you’ll find a software that works for you and your company.