The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of
the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
(ONC) just published a new guide to help hospitals and
physicians better understand electronic health record (EHR)
contracts, entitled "EHR Contracts Untangled: Selecting
Wisely, Negotiating Terms, and Understanding the Fine Print."
ONC issued a press release on September 26 to
announce the availability of the guide and a new update to their Health IT Playbook, which also includes a discussion
of EHR systems.
ONC had published a guide in 2013 entitled "EHR
Contracts: Key Contract Terms for Users to Understand," which
covered similar ground in much less detail. The new 53-page
guide is intended to help healthcare providers better
understand and manage the risks associated with EHR contracts and
maximize the value of their IT investment – whether
purchasing their first EHR system or upgrading or replacing
existing technology.
While the new guide is not intended to substitute for legal advice,
it provides extensive background information as well as specific
and practical recommendations on contract provisions.
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