The EHR Guru
Gu-ru
[goor-oo] -noun
One who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in certain areas, and who uses it to guide others.
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| Release date | October 2011 |
| About | A parable that explains how to implement electronic health records without the techno-babble. |
| Description | This parable about how physicians can upgrade their technology and install electronic health record software is a quick read in the spirit of The One Minute Manager and The Go Giver. It appeals to all kinds of people in the medical profession seeking to understand what is required to most effectively implement an EHR system including the necessary technology, integration with multiple vendors, project management and workflow adaptation requirements, and training/technical support issues.Told through the fictitious story of a young medical office practice manager named Sam, authors Morris Stemp (Stemp Systems Group, Inc.) and David Russell communicate how Sam helps the doctors in his practice focus on the key issues involved in a flawless EHR implementation to increase profits, lower costs, improve staff productivity and enable them to provide superior patient care.Throughout the story, Sam gains new insights into both the challenges before him and how to overcome them through the advice of an empathetic mentor character known as the EHR Guru. Rather than provide Sam with a blueprint of how to proceed, he directs Sam to speak with clients of his firm who share how they overcame the challenges of implementing electronic health records and how the new technology is helping them to improve the patient experience.The information contained in this gem is based on Stemp’s professional experience advising clients on technology for over 25 years and serving medical practices for 10 years. |
| Publishing information | 13-digit ISBN: 978-0-9771659-7-1 10-digit ISBN: 0-9771659-7-3 Smyth Barnabas Publishing |
| What People Are Saying About The EHR Guru | EHR Guru, Morris Stemp, has written a marvelous, easy to read, roman à clef describing EHR implementation that is a must read for anyone still using paper charts and a darn good read even for those who have been digital for much of the new millennium. Whether you use his services or not, it is worth reading, as it describes the nuts and bolts of going and staying digital that even the most committed can’t help but enjoy. The book is not an ad for any particular software or hardware but an overview of the process you will have to go through to make the transition to the digital age.
Daniel Mark Siegel, MD, MS (Management and Policy) “Stemp has been our IT Guru for the past 10 years and continually guides us through the complexities of delivering healthcare services, and now Meaningful Use. The EHR Guru is just another way Morris helps doctors understand how technology can improve the experience of their patients… and our bottom line.” Steven Ravins, MD “I finally read The EHR Guru. I did enjoy it and absolutely related to what Sam was going thru. I actually wish I would have read this as a precursor to starting the implementation of our EHR system. I may have had some insight as to what needed to be done behind the scenes that I had no idea of.” Patricia Wylie-Kennedy, RN, CNA “In each EHR implementation I have participated in there have been a number of reluctant staff who, despite being presented with all the benefits of an EHR and a comprehensive implementation plan that addresses all their clinical and operational concerns, were still unsupportive of the project. The EHR Guru uses a unique and creative story format to soothe the underlying emotional concerns that frequently overshadow the overwhelming clinical and operational benefits of an Electronic Health Record. The format makes for a quick, easy read; suitable for all levels and positions. I highly recommend it for any practice that is even contemplating the move to electronic health records.” Neil A. Latman, CPA “We have been using an EHR for the past 7 years. As early adapters, we have lived through a lot of the problems and received many benefits of having an EHR. As more of my colleagues jump on board, we have become inundated with requests for advice on which EHR to choose and the best way to plan and implement the system. I’m glad the EHR Guru book is now available as it contains all the information I know and I lot I didn’t know. It is a much better and thoughtful reference than asking me or any of your colleagues for advice.” Mark Stein, MD “We have a high-performance, high-volume cardiology practice. 8 years ago, when we first implemented our EHR system, it was difficult to understand all the ways the system could help us. We were pioneers back then. I recommend this book, The EHR Guru, to anyone considering an EHR system. It quickly and easily gets you informed about how an EHR can help your practice, why you should invest in it, and the challenges you might encounter when implementing this technology.” Robert Hendler, MBA “The EHR Guru is a primer written in story form to gently introduce technology beginners to the overwhelmingly complex structure that makes up the modern paperless medical office. Doctors who are drowning in paper, and doctors who already have EHR systems but don’t understand how they work, can start with this quick read to find out what’s already happening in the world of medical office technology and how to take steps to get there themselves.” Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH |
