Physician Spotlight

A successful transition to electronic health records does not always mean you hit the implementation targets in time. Although Lakeshore Clinic in Kirkland, Wash., deems its transition to an EHR system a success, it took a little more planning and time. The end result, however, was worthwhile for the 17-physician practice. The practice considers its gained efficiencies and quality measurement activities key to improving patient care and to keeping its doors open.

The American Medical Association’s Health Information Technology group recently spoke with Lakeshore Clinic Medical Director Paul Buehrens about the clinic’s EHR system implementation.

Read the interview.

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