EMR: can it be feng shui?
In a recent article by the Washington Post dated 10/25/09 it highlighted some of the darker sides of EMR. In particular, it underscored physician dissatisfaction with the user unfriendly nature of many programs. It also pointed out that some products took longer than their paper replacements and weren't completely error free. Design issues were at the heart of the problem. It has been my contention that we tend to overly complicate design. The best products are almost always the simplest. More bells and whistles seem to chase off customers. I constantly hear the phrase: "I just want it to work!" Apple ...
EMR: can it be feng shui?
In a recent article by the Washington Post dated 10/25/09 it highlighted some of the darker sides of EMR. In particular, it underscored physician dissatisfaction with the user unfriendly nature of many programs. It also pointed out that some products took longer than their paper replacements and weren’t completely error free. Design issues were at the heart of the problem. It has been my contention... [Read more]
The Power of Choice
“Be the change that you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi [Read more] Read More →
To Dare Success
It never occurs to me to shy away from a challenge. Maybe I’m foolish or possibly just wired that way. [Read more] Read More →
The Downside of EMR as a Service
Software as a service has firmly planted itself into the very fabric of the internet and daily computing. EMRs are beginning to venture into this new territory. [Read more] Read More →
EMR: Is it worth the investment without the stimulus package?
This is an important question for me. I believe that EMR products should be able to stand on their own from an investment perspective. [Read more] Read More →
Breach Penalties: has Armageddon arrived?
Has the government gone too far? The newly enacted laws related to violations of privacy and security has reached unprecedented levels. [Read more] Read More →
EMR Customization: is it important?
So far in my experience as an EMR developer, I’ve found that every customer has some unique wants and needs. [Read more] Read More →
Time is Money!
Although this seems self evident, many physicians struggle with time management. I see many doctors who say they will just do some of the office tasks to “save money.” I recently read a blog from a psychiatrist in solo practice who had no support staff! That means he is doing all of the office duties himself! Go ahead and do the math. If his employees... [Read more]
Psychiatrists- a breed unto themselves
There is a subset of psychiatrists that are sort of like cats; they resist herding. [Read more] Read More →
Is there a dark side to cloud computing?
The other side of cloud computing Cloud computing is all the buzz these days! Various entities are jumping on the bandwagon, touting its virtues. It is the next great thing. Well, in attempting to understand cloud computing, I discovered it still is in the process of being defined and comes in many forms and varieties. If there is still a lot of vagueness to a concept, what is one jumping... [Read more]
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