Assignment 2: Strategic Action Plans
Table 9.1 Action Plan for Acquiring and Deploying an EMR System in a Physician Practice
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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. |
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· 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. |