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How much will that EMR system really cost?

Authors

Valancy J

Journal

Fam Pract Manag

Publication Date

2002 Apr

Volume

Issue

Pages

57-8

HIT Description: Hypothetical electronic health records (EHR) systems for outpatient clinical settings More info...
Purpose of Study: Present a spreadsheet tool to help family physicians estimate the costs of implementing an EHR system
Years of study: Not Available
Study Design: Illustrative cost analysis
Outcomes: Illustrative initial purchase price of an EHR system and the operating costs of the system

Summary:

Settings: Hypothetical small independent family physician clinic.
Evaluation Method: Present an Excel-based spreadsheet tool designed to help family physicians compare the initial purchase price and the annual and five-year operating costs of EHR systems. Gave an example from a hypothetical scenario. A web link to the tool was provided.
HIT System: Hypothetical electronic health records (EHR) systems for outpatient clinical settings
Costs: In the provided example, the author estimated an EHR system with one-server and 6 desktop- computers would cost $71, 020 initially (assuming purchased in Jan. 2002), $7,283 for 1st year, and $11, 984 for years 2 to 5 respectively. Description and comments of the cost items (e.g., type of printers) were provided.

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