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Physicians Address Key Questions about Electronic Medical Records and Return on Investment, Physician Adoption and Impact on Quality of Care
ATLANTA, June 19, 2008 –McKesson announced a new educational series featuring leading
physicians who will discuss the challenges and offer tips about how to achieve the most benefit from
using an electronic medical record (EMR). The company’s “EMR Insight” series offers three five-toseven
minute video webinars that tackle key questions - can an EMR deliver a solid return on investment;
how can a practice gain physician adoption and what is the impact of an EMR on quality of care?
- Insight #1: Fact or Fiction: EMR and Return
Clayton Hudnall, M.D. of Urology of San Antonio, Texas, 25 providers
Do EMRs deliver a return on investment? Explore how practices can achieve a high level
of time saving efficiencies and financial return.
June 2008
- Insight #2: Secrets of Gaining Physician Adoption
Tim Young, M.D., president, Omni Medical Group, Oklahoma, 100+ providers
How can practices gain physician adoption with EMRs? Find out several key tips about
how to effectively manage change.
August 2008
- Insight #3: A Real World Look at EMRs and Quality of Care
Michael Mignoli, M.D., South Park Internal Medicine, 2 providers
Can physicians use an EMR to improve quality of care? Learn how a provider can use an
EMR to manage and enhance patient care.
October 2008
The EMR Insight Webinars reveal why some physicians can have a positive experience and
others a negative experience deploying and using an EMR. Webinars can be viewed free on the web at
http://www.emrinsightseries.com
McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 18th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. McKesson is the longest-operating company in healthcare today, and will mark 175 years of continuous operations in 2008. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing healthcare information technology for physicians, hospitals, homecare and payors; pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients.
For more information, visit http://www.mckesson.com.
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