Executive Summary 
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| A.
Introduction |
3 |
| B.
Conclusion |
5 |
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I.
Background
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| A.
Adoption Rates of PMS and EMR |
7 |
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B.
Components of an EMR |
8 |
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C.
EMR Platforms |
9 |
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1.
PCs |
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2.
PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) |
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3. ASPs (Application Service Provider) |
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Mobile Healthcare |
11 |
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1.
PDA |
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2.
Tablet PC |
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Consolidation of Vendors |
12 |
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II.
Methodology and Project Findings |
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A.
Results and Methodology |
13 |
| B.
Composite Rating of 18 EMR Applications
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15 |
| C.
Total EMR Functionality |
16 |
| D.
Desktop, Remote and Wireless Functionality
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18 |
| E.
Ranking of PDA Functionality Alone
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19 |
| F.
Ranking Based on Future Functionality
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20 |
| G.
Vendor Rating by Market Demographics
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21 |
| H.
Overall Functionality by Subcategory
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22 |
| I.
Performance Testing |
23 |
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1)
Methodology |
24 |
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2)
Performance Models |
25 |
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3)
On-Site Performance Ratings |
26
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4)
Overall Vendor Rating by Category |
27
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5)
Best Features |
27 |
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a)
Documentation |
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b)
Order Entry |
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c)
Messaging |
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d)
Results Viewing |
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e)
Charge Capture and Level of Service
Coding |
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f)
Organization and Graphics |
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III.
EMR Pricing Models |
31 |
| A.
Pricing |
31
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| B.
Costing Model Assumptions |
31
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| C.
10- and 5-Provider Models |
32
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IV.
AC Group Comparative Study |
35 |
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V.
EMR Conclusion |
37 |
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| Appendices |
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Appendix
A. Components of an EMR
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41 |
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Appendix
B. The Business Case for an EMR |
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Appendix
C. Can a Physician Office Really Go “Paperless?” |
47 |
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Appendix
D. EMR Vendor Contact Information
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