EHR Systems May Fall Short for Derm Practices
Dermatologists may find that available EHR systems are costly, not necessarily designed for the dermatology practice, and involve a steep learning curve.
January 19, 2011|Dermatology News
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Dr. Eastern recommended a hosted ASP service for a dermatologist just starting out in practice. Eventually, that dermatologist can move to an in-house system "if that becomes necessary or advantageous." But dermatologists in the midst of their careers might want to think twice about taking the plunge, he said. "For someone mid-career, I suggest holding out with paper, with the hope of retiring before EHR becomes mandatory."
