Linda Stotsky, Principal Consultant, LSC Physician Business Growth Services

The future of interoperability is sharing critical information at the point of care, providing all physicians within a patient's care continuum with a longitudinal medical record.

Patients are becoming more tech-savvy today, preferring self service rather than trying to play telephone- or clipboard-tag with the office. They benefit from the ability to communicate electronically, from any computer, on simple requests to a doctor's practice.

In today's competitive EMR "Market," there is always room for negotiation. Make sure that you negotiate a contract with your vendor that meets the specific needs of your practice.