Tech & Innovation in Healthcare

Here’s the Scoop on EHR Vendor Lock-ins

With so many EHR vendors on the market now, finding the best one for your practice can be a daunting process. You want to do your research to ensure you partner with a firm that is both honest and reliable, but also dedicated to the size, scope, and specialty of your practice.

Another great reason to do a background check on your EHR vendor is to look into proprietary tactics that a vendor might use to thwart you from using other products. For example, if your EHR vendor won’t allow you to access or connect with other EHRs without paying an exorbitant fee, that is considered an EHR vendor lock-in.

Some business associates aren’t upfront about these types of costs and restrictions. That’s why it is important to review all your vendor contracts before implementation to avoid this problem later on.