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Contemporary information systems can enable medical practices to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency by seamlessly interfacing:

  • Clinic schedules

  • Patient demographics

  • Billing information

  • Clinical information

  • Laboratory data and reports.

The added value of access to medical decision support and clinical guidelines can improve compliance with evidence-based medicine standards and promotes cost-effective treatment decisions.

 

Partners offers medical groups multifaceted information technology (IT) expertise throughout the needs assessment, selection process and implementation of the most appropriate Practice Management System and Electronic Medical Record System for your practice. Optimal function of these key components requires effective two-way data communication between the systems to maximize efficiency and achieve optimal return on investment.

 

Partners can help control cost and avoid expensive pitfalls while designing your IT strategic plan.  Through an initial needs assessment, system evaluation, development of a Request For Proposal (RFP), a structured selection process, and a clear implementation plan, we can keep this process on time and on budget.

 

An optimal selection process achieves the following objectives:

  • On budget selection/conversion costs

  • Involvement of key client personnel

  • Matching of practice needs and system requirements

  • Appropriate purchase agreements

  • Improved patient care through efficient access to al required information

  • Cost-effective practice modifications that incorporate evidence-based decision support.

Our experienced team of consultants will provide analysis on historical vendor performance and associated costs for the proposed system, comparing and contrasting the vendor options.  We will also offer assistance in vendor contract negotiations to ensure the client's risk is manageable throughout the length of the contract.

 

Partners can also support the implementation of the new system by:

  • Constructing a conversion timeline

  • Identifying costs and internal resource requirements

  • Ensuring vendor accountability

  •  Assisting in workflow modifications to capitalize on more efficient capabilities. 

Our interest is to maximize the client's return on investment in a well-managed information technology strategy from selection to implementation.

 

Contact Our Consultants For More Information:

Art Saunders     952-548-3372  asaunders@wipfli.com
 
 
7601 France Avenue South, Suite 400 · Edina, MN 55435
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