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If you choose an EHR with an integrated portal solution, costs and productivity loss due to training go down as well. The vendor takes care of training for both products during the implementation process, so you’ll be up and running in no time.
It can take from three to six months for two companies to sync software together depending on the issues they encounter.
Patient portal costs usually vary depending on the functionality you need from the software – the more capabilities, the more expensive. On the other hand, if your EHR comes equipped with a patient portal, you won’t have to make any additional payments for an independent solution.
The main problem with integrating an EHR and a portal from two different sources is that while they may work well together at first, they don’t always continue to do so in the long run. Say your EHR vendor makes a change to their software, the portal vendor will then have to update their solution accordingly. In this case, you will have to wait for the two to sync up again.
Going with an EHR already combined with a portal is a much faster solution. The only thing you have to worry about is training in time for your practice to catch the start date of Stage 2. Although combining separate EHR and patient portal offerings may technically work, it doesn’t mean it’s the best solution.