Integration and Systems Functions
Student Name
School
HIMA410: Informatics and Analytics
Professor Name
Due Date
, 1
Comparison Matrix for Epic EHR, Allscripts MyWay EMR, and Waiting Room Solutions
Feature Epic EHR Allscripts MyWay Waiting Room
EMR Solutions
User Friendliness / Offers many useful Intuitive, flexible Cloud-based, simple
Interface features; can be interface, tablet- interface, praised for
difficult to navigate, friendly, streamlined ease of use and
may need extra navigation. smooth workflow.
training to learn
Patient Search Centralized search Consolidated patient Web-based access
Functionality system, integrates dashboards allow enables efficient
various data sources quick data retrieval retrieval and
visualization of
patient data
Release of “Share everywhere” Web/intranet Integrated fax,
Information / and “Care compatible, supports scheduling, and EMR
Retrieval everywhere” support standardized simplify record flow.
organization information release.
exchange
Record Tracking Strong tracking cross Dashboards support Tracks orders, billing,
workflows and tracking and and scheduling within
modules integrated clinical an integrated
views. interface.
Web-based Standards Provides patient Browser-based Fully cloud-based;
portals, like MyChart
Internet and Intranet Offers intranet Standards-compliant Available via internet
Use integration access. anywhere, anytime.
Regulatory HIPAA-compliant, HIPAA-compliant, ONC-certified,
Requirements supports Meaningful Meaningful Use and supports HIPAA and
Use and ONC (Office industry standards electronic
of the National supported. prescribing.
Coordinator for
Health Information
Technology)
Certification
Interoperability and HL7 and FHIR Strong Limited
Integration Standards support, external interoperability with interoperability,
integration can be standardized better for small
expensive and protocols. practices, not
complicated effective for meeting
the needs of large
hospital
Cost Expensive to get Moderate cost, less Lower cost, cloud
started, ongoing expensive than Epic, subscription model
expenses for large offers subscription- with set monthly fees.
Student Name
School
HIMA410: Informatics and Analytics
Professor Name
Due Date
, 1
Comparison Matrix for Epic EHR, Allscripts MyWay EMR, and Waiting Room Solutions
Feature Epic EHR Allscripts MyWay Waiting Room
EMR Solutions
User Friendliness / Offers many useful Intuitive, flexible Cloud-based, simple
Interface features; can be interface, tablet- interface, praised for
difficult to navigate, friendly, streamlined ease of use and
may need extra navigation. smooth workflow.
training to learn
Patient Search Centralized search Consolidated patient Web-based access
Functionality system, integrates dashboards allow enables efficient
various data sources quick data retrieval retrieval and
visualization of
patient data
Release of “Share everywhere” Web/intranet Integrated fax,
Information / and “Care compatible, supports scheduling, and EMR
Retrieval everywhere” support standardized simplify record flow.
organization information release.
exchange
Record Tracking Strong tracking cross Dashboards support Tracks orders, billing,
workflows and tracking and and scheduling within
modules integrated clinical an integrated
views. interface.
Web-based Standards Provides patient Browser-based Fully cloud-based;
portals, like MyChart
Internet and Intranet Offers intranet Standards-compliant Available via internet
Use integration access. anywhere, anytime.
Regulatory HIPAA-compliant, HIPAA-compliant, ONC-certified,
Requirements supports Meaningful Meaningful Use and supports HIPAA and
Use and ONC (Office industry standards electronic
of the National supported. prescribing.
Coordinator for
Health Information
Technology)
Certification
Interoperability and HL7 and FHIR Strong Limited
Integration Standards support, external interoperability with interoperability,
integration can be standardized better for small
expensive and protocols. practices, not
complicated effective for meeting
the needs of large
hospital
Cost Expensive to get Moderate cost, less Lower cost, cloud
started, ongoing expensive than Epic, subscription model
expenses for large offers subscription- with set monthly fees.
