Understandably, you have big questions.

Healthcare is undergoing significant changes including the government's endorsement of Electronic Health Records. More than 50,000 physician practices have chosen Allscripts because they trust that we understand and are focused on the needs and concerns of their organizations.

Stimulus FAQ What’s the earliest I can get paid the incentive? The first year’s requirement is only 90 days of Meaningful Use… Is this incentive calculated on a per-physician basis or for each office? The incentives are paid on a per-provider basis… How many Medicare or Medicaid patients do I need to have to participate? There is no minimum number of Medicare patients…

Stimulus 101 Physicians must demonstrate Meaningful Use with an ARRA-certified EHR to earn HITECH incentives Meaningful Use is based on achieving compliance with 20 of 25 metrics related to EHR use Penalties will begin in 2015

Can I afford an EHR?

One of the questions you're likely asking is: "How do I pay for an EHR now when my stimulus payments won't come until later?"

We get it.

In today's world of increasing costs and declining reimbursement, this is a very real concern for provider groups of all sizes and specialties. But you need to get started today if you want to earn every incentive dollar possible. The incentives first become available in 2011, and that's only months away.

Get started now with $0 for software for the first 6 months. Then pay for your solution with affordable monthly payments over time.

Plus, at the end of the term, you own your EHR. Period. Not like some vendors where you keep making monthly payments forever.

Budget concerns are no longer a reason to delay.

And because our EHRs are guaranteed to be ARRA-Certified, you can reap the benefits of the HITECH Stimulus Program – between $44,000 and $63,750, if you get started today.

How do I keep a computer from coming between me and my patient?

It’s a great question and many physicians are initially concerned about the reaction of patients to having a computer in the exam room.  While it is a transition for providers, the vast majority of Allscripts EHR users report that their patients both appreciate their use of technology and view the EHR, and therefore their physician, as progressive.

Allscripts intuitive approach ensures you don’t have to dramatically change how you do things to adopt an EHR. Our advanced user-interface, including speech recognition and tablet devices, enable you to efficiently capture patient information without disrupting the visit.

Will Allscripts work with my existing practice management system?

While Allscripts offers our own integrated, practice management, all of our EHR solutions are built to integrate seamlessly with your existing practice management system, preserving your current investment.

Additionally, each of our EHR solutions has industry-leading interface capabilities with a variety of third-party applications. By incorporating these third-party devices, features and functions, the Allscripts EHR captures the data points that are critical to you and your patients.

What do I do with my paper records?

The good news is that there are a number of options. You can scan all of your paper files into the system, or only the most recent, archiving the remainder for later. You will then have a complete and comprehensive electronic file for each patient. The scanned parts of the paper charts can be shredded, and the remainder will be purged over time, saving you storage space and substantial labor costs.

We will help you develop an efficient and user-friendly scanning strategy to keep the transition as simple as possible.

Can I write electronic prescriptions with the Allscripts EHR?

Absolutely. Allscripts is the nation’s No. 1 electronic prescribing company, with more prescribers and more scripts delivered than any other company on the market. Our EHR solutions come equipped with electronic prescribing capabilities and interfaced with the full patient record.

With just a few clicks, providers can select a medication, check for drug interactions, allergies and other potential problems, choose from plan-specific formularies and electronically send the prescription directly to the patient’s preferred pharmacy—all from the point of care.

Does Allscripts have experience with my specialty?

Allscripts EHR offers robust, integrated clinical content for all major specialties. Our partnership with Wolters Kluwer Health, the leading global provider of medical information services and content, enables us to provide your practice with up-to-the-minute scientific and clinical information.

With practice- and workflow-specific tailoring, your Allscripts EHR is designed to work the way you do—no matter what your specialty.

How long will my EHR implementation take?

Implementation timelines depend on the size, specialty, and complexity of your organization. A smaller organization can be fully implemented in one month while implementation in a larger, more complex organization may require 4-5 months to complete.

Allscripts offers implementation options ranging from our READY accelerated implementation toolset to more customized approaches.  All are intended to ensure a smooth transition to the digital office with minimum financial and operational disruption.

Will I need specific IT resources to implement?

Yes. IT support needs depend on the size and complexity of your practice, and Allscripts experts will help you choose the right solution. With our national network of technical resources, Allscripts can offer onsite IT support or consulting to your local IT team.

What selection criteria should I consider when shopping for an EHR?

A well-designed system can bring streamlined record keeping, easy access to information, more useful tracking of patient care, improved documentation and, often, clinical decision support.

Look for the EHR that caters to your environment, your workflow and the functionality that you need. Ask to see it and talk to people who currently use it. You'll also want to be sure that the software company is financially stable, has a strong leadership team and vision for for the future, the R&D budget to support continuous product enhancements, and the capacity to support a connected community of health.

How do I get started?

Contact us at 1-877-489-1113