Program will assist in preparation, selection and transition to electronic health recordkeeping
Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, has partnered with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to provide members of the Washington, DC-based organization with innovative services designed to ease the process of selecting and transitioning to an electronic health record (EHR) system.
The ACC chose Welch Allyn EHR Preparation and Selection Services (Prep-Select), a professional consulting program, after a formal service evaluation and review process. The professional consulting program systematically guides physician practices through the complex EHR preparation and selection process by offering an optimal mix of expert consulting, an easy-to-follow 10-step project plan, and an intuitive online tool that addresses the challenges associated with selecting an EHR vendor
"This partnership with Welch Allyn is a smart move for everyone," said David Salinas, specialist, Healthcare Technology at ACC. "So many of our members want to transition to an EHR, but are unsure how to begin the process. Having this service available to our members will help us increase EHR adoption and compliance among cardiologists across the country."
The ACC began the search process by outlining seven minimum criteria to help choose the service which would best suit members. These criteria included:
- Provide a list of clients that reveal the size of the practice and EHR selected
- Provide a list of recent clients for references
- Discuss ACC's EHR Optimal Functional Requirements with client
- Well versed in EHR contracts and able to assist with negotiation, point out problem areas and suggest missing details
- Disclose biases about EHR selection process
- Service agreement includes completion of EHR selection
- Experience with cardiology specialists
"Preparing for and selecting an EHR is not something to rush into blindly," said Jay Mangicaro, senior category manager, Integrated Partners at Welch Allyn. "The Welch Allyn EHR Preparation and Selection program offers an intuitive, step by step process to ensure success all the way through planning, selection and transition to implementation. This new partnership with the ACC will allow members easy access to the service and a chance to make the right EHR choice."
The ACC website will dedicate a page to the EHR Preparation and Selection Services, with a direct link for members. In addition, Welch Allyn will provide links to ACC websites from its EHR services marketing website.
About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology is leading the way to optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention. The College is a 39,000-member nonprofit medical society and bestows the credential Fellow of the American College of Cardiology upon physicians who meet its stringent qualifications. The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research. The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care. More information about the association is available online at www.acc.org.
About Welch Allyn
Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA), Welch Allyn is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a complete range of digital and connected solutions. With 2,500 employees working in 26 different countries, Welch Allyn specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and other frontline practitioners across the globe provide the best patient care by developing innovative products, breakthrough technologies, and cutting-edge solutions that help them see more patients, detect more conditions, and improve more lives. More information about Welch Allyn and its complete line of connected products and solutions may be found at www.welchallyn.com