AdvancedMD Software released AdvancedEMR, its electronic medical records software, at the Toward an Electronic Patient Record (TEPR) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.  AdvancedEMR, a web-based solution, is designed for small to medium sized medical practices, a segment of the market where 85 percent of doctors have yet to implement EMRs.

In addition to the low adoption rate of EMRs, a full 50 percent of those medical practices who do purchase EMR software fail to successfully implement it. 

"AdvancedEMR solves the low success rate by not forcing doctors to change the way they work," said Jim Pack, president of AdvancedMD Software. "Our EMR software is easier to implement than others and it's very intuitive for small practices. After a year of beta testing in the field, we've been able to create a remarkable EMR product."

Studies have shown EMRs have substantial financial and workflow benefits to doctors, insurance companies and patients. Medicare and many insurance companies are offering incentives to doctors for using EMRs in their practice. The HIPAA security section that applies directly to smaller practices became effective April 21, which places added pressure for doctors to adopt EMRs.  

AdvancedEMR addresses the biggest concerns these practices have by offering an affordable EMR that is easy to implement, easy to use and supports a physician's established encounter style.  AdvancedEMR seamlessly integrates with the AdvancedMD practice management software.