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PPV: Collect accurate data to prepare HIM for the EHR

EHR Connection, August 20, 2007

Those who are on their way to the end of the paper trail and those who have already reached it agree: The first step to a successful project is planning. If you recognize that HIM professionals need significant preparation, you'll be more likely to reach your goal.

The bottom line is that before you transition to an EHR, you need to be sure to thoroughly prepare your HIM department, says Bambi Rose, RHIT, certification manager for the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology in Chicago.

Leslie Mack, RHIT, senior director of HIM for CareTech Solutions in Troy, MI, echoes the importance of a proper prep. No matter where you are on the path to selecting or implementing an EHR, Mack and Rose say data collection is often helpful.

Click here to learn more about how to make your transition to EHRs smooth with a little preparation at the onset of your project.

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