Just select ours…  : ) We know that you probably think that is the goal of this article. It is not. Unlike other articles on this site, the purpose of this article is NOT to persuade you to purchase our system… honestly. We would rather you select a system better suited for your practice… than be unhappy with ours. As a vendor of a working system, we see vendor changes to us and other working systems every day. Sometimes the issues may not justify the pain of a vendor change, but they missed out on the opportunity to select an EMR that streamlined their practice, and instead ended up with an EMR they can tolerate. This article will help you identify common EMR selection mistakes and give you practical advice on how to select an EMR system and get it right the first time. Prioritize the overall value Write down

Several Ophthalmology EMR/EHR’s are now cloud/web based. With all the recent hype of “the cloud”, fancy lingo like “it’s the future”, and claims of lower upfront costs and less IT concerns, why not go web based? Web-based software is a great option to have for certain tasks. In fact, a few of the features in our software utilize this technology. Although the concept can be mutually beneficial and works great for your lightly used disposable computers, iPhones, and on the go sales agents… a completely web-based EMR is not for everyone, and before you dive head first, consider the many drawbacks including: Once you are in, you can’t get out Poor Imaging Study Quality, Performance & Usability Lack of Ownership & Control Cost You’ll Still Need a Server Poor Performance Reduced Integration Flexibility to Practice Management Systems and Ophthalmic Diagnostic Test Machines Security Outages & Reliability Lack of Features & Cumbersome

The once crowded ophthalmic EMR market is currently experiencing a significant market consolidation.  Vendors who were once “too big to fail” are experiencing a mass exodus of users, and vendors that thought they would climb their way to the top found themselves climbing a rungless ladder.  With all the twists and turns this market consolidation has taken, how can an Ophthalmologist have any confidence in their EMR selection? While it’s certainly tough for a business outsider to digest what is happening, we saw it coming and will shed some light on what has happened, what will happen, and why EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems will not be riding the roller coaster ride of market consolidation. Some of the reasons for this consolidation include: Failed Implementations Lead to Market Exits Sluggish Vendors Got Outpaced Underperforming Companies Lost Investor Funding Investor Groups Are Intentionally Consolidating the Market Why EyeMD EMR Is Here to Stay