Are you upgrading EHR systems and want to get a perspective on what to expect? Well, it’s a lot like switching operating systems.
Let’s say you finally decide to kick your old laptop to the curb and get that shiny new one you’ve had your eye on for months. Good for you! Now what?
That all depends on what type of upgrade you’re going with.
- Upgrading from Macbook OS X 10.10 to OS X 10.11: This would be a piece of cake. Just click a few buttons and presto; you’re back in business!
- Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10: This isn’t too bad either. As long as you’re fairly tech savvy when it comes to the Windows operating system you’ll be good to go.
- Upgrading from Windows 8 to Macbook OS X10: That song from Aladdin comes to mind. What’s it called? Ah, yes – “
It’s a Whole New World.”
Now, apply this same scenario to
changing
EHR’s. When you change your EHR from one vendor to another, there is little chance the old vendor is going to help you because he’s losing you as a customer. The new EHR vendor wants to help you, but knows nothing about the old EHR, so how can they help?