Assignment 2: Strategic Action Plans

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Table 9.1 Action Plan for Acquiring and Deploying an EMR System in a Physician Practice

Action Plan Objectives:

· 1. Consult with EMR system vendors about critical specifications, available options, and related costs.

· 2. Consult with physicians in the practice about their specific wants and needs in an EMR system.

· 3. Define a decision-making protocol for choosing an EMR system and vendor.

· 4. Establish and apply criteria for evaluating system options available from vendors.

· 5. Invite proposals/presentations from vendors.

· 6. Analyze and discuss options.

· 7. Select system and vendor.

· 8. Negotiate with vendor for purchase of system and related services.

Action Plan Metrics:

· Signed system and services purchase agreement within six months. Initial system cost not to exceed $650,000; annual service contract cost not to exceed $90,000.Physician involvement in decision-making process—75 percent.