The Connection Between EHR Readiness and Effective Technology Management EHR implementation and operation is complex, significantly more complex than practice management system implementation and operation. EHR touches so many areas of clinic operations and affects clinic processes so deeply that determining readiness can be a daunting task. EHR readiness is especially critical, as implementation of an EHR will exacerbate existing healthcare technology problems and issues. The goal of this Healthcare Technology Resource Guide is to provide vetted information and tools to support clinics as they evaluate EHR readiness and build their capacity to select, implement, and operate complex healthcare information systems, including EHR.
Technology management and operations capability is a core EHR readiness factor that can be examined by clinics regardless of
mission or size. Look at how your current technology and healthcare information systems are working; especially practice
management, clinical applications and disease registries.

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. Are clinicians represented in system planning?
2. Does your organization regularly evaluate how well computer systems are supporting frontline clinic operations?
3. Are technology projects designed, completed, and evaluated in an orderly and efficient manner?
4. Are computers and networks running smoothly, and are technical support costs under control?
5. Is your clinic taking full advantage of the capabilities of your practice management systems?
6. Are new modules or functionalities successfully added regularly to improve clinic operations?

If you answered yes to all these questions then you exhibit characteristics of solid technology management at the organizational level and successful technology project management in the trenches. If not, the good news is that something can be done about it with hard work but minimal cost and disruption.  Contact us for a free consult.

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