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Today's equipment and technology can help you run a more efficient, profitable, quality practice. But before purchasing the latest techno gadgets, due diligence is required. You need to understand how such technology integrates into your practice.

This nuts-and-bolts guide decodes the alphabet soup of information technology (IT) acronyms and offers guidance on selecting, negotiating and buying equipment and technology for your practice. Developing a solid plan for any technology purchase—from an electronic medical records (EMR) system or practice management software to a scanner, can help you avoid common mistakes when making a large investment.

Learn how to avoid these frequent pitfalls when considering expensive technology purchases:

• resistance from partners
• unclear needs
• not using a request for proposal (RFP)
• miscalculating ongoing costs
• buying more than you need
• HIPAA compliance
• integration with internal and external systems

You'll also get advice on making less expensive purchases, such as whether to use a personal digital assistant (PDA) or an application service provider (ASP), and whether replacing equipment makes more sense than upgrading.

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