The cost of switching to a new EHR includes direct charges like purchase, subscription, setup, and customization fees, as well as the price of any hardware upgrades necessary to support the new system. Additionally, consider the costs of data migration and staff training, as well as the potential lost revenue from suspending your operations during the transition period. Be sure to double check for any termination fees in your current EHR contract, especially if you will be ending your agreement early.

Choosing not to switch to a better EHR can lead to inefficient workflows that cost your practice valuable staff time spent on manual tasks like patient intake, documentation, and billing. Frequent claim errors can delay reimbursements and require extra hours to fix, hurting your annual revenue. A cumbersome patient experience can threaten your retention rate and further diminish your income, while a poor staff user interface can lead to frustration and costly turnover.

75% of surveyed providers report that switching EHRs has improved their workflows and productivity, and 70% say their EHR allows them to spend more time on patient care instead of focusing on documentation. Additionally, data shows that the average practice increased active patients by 56% after switching EHRs, with only 22% more clinician hours required to meet that increased volume.