Update - ASP or Local in-office EMR systems

The issue of ASP EMR systems vs. Local (in-office) EMR systems is one that will challenge physicians when selecting an EMR. Each has pros and cons, however any physician who does due diligence and reviews a number of systems before purchase and implementation would be well served to read the two discussions linked below.

If you would like to add to any of the discussion threads, please add your comments by clicking on the 'Comments' link below each thread.

February 8, 2006 - Link: Local EMR vs. ASP based EMR. Which is the right EMR solution?.

June 8, 2004 - Link: ASP vs. Client-Server EMR. Which is best?.

Another important part of this discussion is that of Data Stewardship and how the data is managed.

June 23, 2005 - Link: Centralized Data Repositories - What are the Benefits and the Risks?.