EMR costs

This blog will focus on the costs of EMR. The things to consider are hardware, software, implementation and training and support and maintenance. Hardware- most physician offices need to upgrade existing hardware such as computers and a network server. It may be necessary to check with the EMR vendor being considered to get a list of recommended hardware. The cost of future upgrades will also need to be considered. It is possible to get deals with EMR vendors that have set up deals with certain companies. Software-EMR vendors sell licenses based on the number of physician users in the practice and give discounts for mid level providers. Office employees are granted free access through the providers. Each license can range from $1000-$25000. The average cost is $10000. Training- Can be done through remote training sites or on site training. The average time for a first time user is 45 hours. Training fees are about $75-150 per hour. Support and maintenance- These are typically in the annual contract and include software updates, technical support and scheduled maintenance. However, it is a good idea to hire an in house technician.