Top 10 questions to ask when looking at an EHR license agreement.
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Electronic health records (EHRs) offer medical practices the potential for increased efficiency and profits. The license agreement controls the practice's relationship with the vendor. Understanding the implications of the license agreement will help a practice to evaluate an EHR that the practice may adopt. This article will focus on 10 specific questions to ask while evaluating the EHR license and which portions of the license answer the questions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of medical practice management : MPM
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006