The transition from a paper medical record to an electronic health record (EHR) represents a daunting task for physicians and medical offices. Implementing an EHR will impact your workflow, your staff, your patients and your practice finances. An overwhelming number of vendors offer electronic solutions; however, finding the best solution for your unique practice needs can be challenging and time-consuming.
Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) is an organization created by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) with the goal of improving healthcare through information technology.
One of the key actions in creating CCHIT is private sector certification of health information technology products. CCHIT’s mission focuses on accelerating the adoption of health information technology by creating an efficient, credible and sustainable certification program.
A CCHIT Certified SM seal assures you that an EHR product meets basic requirements for:
- Functionality (ability to carry out specific tasks)
- Interoperability (compatibility with other products)
- Security (ability to keep your patients’ information safe)
Verify whether a potential vendor is certified by CCHIT and access other valuable information.
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