Optimizing EHR Governance: A Strategic Guide for Healthcare Organizations

By Paula Scariati

Healthcare organizations invest substantial resources in purchasing, deploying, and optimizing their Electronic Health Records (EHRs). However, these systems are not plug-n-play, requiring a commitment to ongoing improvement cycles. When executed effectively, this process addresses the people, the process, and the technology. Conversely, failure can result in significant financial loss for the organization.

Based on the foundational premise that effective EHR governance accelerates change and enhances the user experience, this book leverages over a decade of experience working with government, academic, and nonprofit organizations utilizing Epic, Allscripts, McKesson, Meditech, and Cerner. Designed to be practical and pragmatic, it outlines a scalable strategic process suitable for both small and large organizations. It begins by explaining how to articulate a clear vision to organizational leaders, enabling them to champion robust EHR governance theoretically and financially. It then guides the reader through each step necessary for driving successful change, highlighting critical lessons learned to avoid common pitfalls and achieve measurable improvements more rapidly. Finally, it concludes with a commitment to ongoing growth and refinement through benchmarked metrics, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking.

Product Details

Publisher: Productivity Press; 1st edition (April 28, 2023)

Language: English

Pages: 232

ISBN-10: 0367403927

ISBN-13: 978-0367403928