Choosing an Electronic Medical Record System for Healthcare

This guide discusses the selection of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system as part of a digital health transformation program. It outlines the significance of digital transformation in healthcare, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, where various healthcare providers are at different stages of adopting digital solutions. The document details the criteria for choosing an EMR, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder adoption, the comparison between open and monolithic solutions, and the advantages of holistic systems over best-of-breed approaches. It also highlights the transition to cloud-based solutions and the necessity for EMRs to be designed with a focus on clinical care rather than administrative tasks. Furthermore, the guide presents a checklist of key attributes to consider when evaluating EMRs, including interoperability, usability, compliance, and device independence. The document concludes with an introduction to ORBIS, a comprehensive EMR solution that supports a wide range of clinical and administrative workflows.