HHS Accelerates Use of E-prescribing and Electronic Health Records
Major Step Forward in Transforming American Healthcare to Improve Quality and Safety
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20051005.html
Survey: $33,000 per Doc for e-Records
(September 14, 2005) A Web and telephone survey of more than 3,600 physician group practices
found the average capital cost for implementing an electronic medical records system was
$33,000 per physician, with another $1,500 per physician per month in maintenance fees...
Source: www.healthdatamanagement.com
What’s happening at Lakes Health Systems?
MerCure EHR Physician Survey
We are currently running a general EHR survey with the help of Physicians in the Tri-Cities, TN area and will be
publishing the results in a future edition of the Lakes Health Systems newsletter.
If you would like to take part in this survey, go to
MerCure EHR Physician Survey
Pediatric Templates Nearing Completion
With the ever growing need for EHRs throughout the medical community, MerCure is now moving into the pediatric field.
More on Pediatric Templates
Offsite Backup System Nearing Completion
Want total EHR peace of mind when you lock up at night? The MerCure offsite backup system is nearly ready for launch.
More on Offsite Backup System