Meaningful Use and the EHR

Building your own EMR

Saturday, October 30, 2010 by David White
 Are you an EHR vendor trying to build your own system?  

There are many pitfalls to consider when evaluating the "build it" or "buy it" development scenario.  One component of any clinical decision support system is the drug database and drug nomenclature contained within the system.  This allows users to screen for drug interactions, review safe dosage ranges, and flag any potential duplicate therapies.  These functions are essential for any ePrescribing module and are a requirement for the Meaningful Use of EHR standards.

If you want to get your EMR system the market quickly, then the "buy it" scenario is probably your best choice.  Lexi-Comp offers this drug product information within its Lexi-Data product for integration into your EMR system.  Specializing in pediatric dosage calculations, Lexi-Comp is establishing its medication databases as the new standard for medication safety.

Just remember, you may end up spending just as much money developing your own EMR system as you will spend by purchasing a "bolt on" solution from a content vendor like Lexi-Comp.

Comments for Building your own EMR

Friday, November 5, 2010 by David Wilkof:
Developing EHRs and EMRs nowadays now require a lot of thinking regarding compliance etc. It is somewhat of a messy path. Regarding inclusion of drug data, it is important you select a vendor who is easy to work, cooperative, with a good reputation. Look for a partner, not just a data vendor.

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