Gaps In Successful EHR Implementations: The Challenges & Successes Of Providers In The Marketplace

While there is consensus among behavioral health providers that implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) brings value, there are multiple challenges to assuring that an implementation will bring the greatest strategic impact to an organization. Statistics have shown that although a majority of behavioral health organizations have implemented an EHR system, there are varying levels of strategic impact on organizations. The good news is, when organizations take the necessary steps for successful implementation, the challenges faced can be avoided so organizations can begin utilizing the full advantages of their EHR.

The purchase of an EHR is a significant investment . . .