At the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society's (HIMSS) 17th annual meeting, a leadership survey determined that development of electronic medical record (EMR) systems is the top priority in information technology.

Steps to Implementation

Achieving a fully operational EMR system can be costly. One approach that is both cost-effective and technologically savvy is to work toward incremental levels of EMR implementation. Some leaders in the health care business solutions industry are offering “in-between” options to providers. Rocky Mountain Health Network (RMHN) is one of those leaders.

RMHN offers innovative solutions in reaching full EMR implementation.

Document Imaging Services

• Option 1: Outsource 100% of document imaging to RMHN - including pickup, scanning and destruction. Documents are retrievable through a secure Internet portal.
• Option 2: Like Option 1, but with documents available on a CD as well as via a secure Internet portal.
• Option 3: Document scanning is done in-house, and the data are available via the RMHN shared server and retrievable through a secure Internet portal.

The best solution to EMR implementation seems to involve a step-by-step course rather than a head-first plunge. As the Chinese proverb states, “The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.” RMHN is prepared to work with you on taking the first step, and making the thousand miles a little easier.