McKesson Corporation : Strategies for Selecting and Implementing an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for Your Oncology Practice

Oncology Practice Education Series offered by McKesson Specialty Health

An oncology practice's decision to implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system can have a positive impact on the quality of patient care, office and physician workflow and the efficiency of care delivered. invites community oncologists, practice administrators and clinical staff interested in learning more about how to select and implement an EHR system for an oncology practice to attend a free webinar at 1:00 p.m. EST (10:00 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, January 19, 2012. To register, visit . Registration is free, but space is limited.

The webinar will be presented by Monique Rasband, . She will share trends in the marketplace based on 2011 KLAS research results and key strategies to successfully select and implement an EHR now, so providers won't miss the deadline to begin their 90-day reporting period for 2012 Meaningful Use incentives. Attendees will also learn important keys in evaluating and determining the right EHR for an oncology practice, including how Meaningful Use requirements impact the system selection process as well as how providers are using oncology Information Technology (IT) to improve such things as patient safety and workflow. At the conclusion of the presentation, Rasband will host an open discussion to address questions.

Through the Oncology Practice Education Series, McKesson Specialty Health offers a series of complimentary webinars designed to provide community oncology practices with information and education to help successfully negotiate today's cancer care environment. These webinars are open to oncologists, practice administrators and clinical staff.

About McKesson Specialty Health

, empowers the community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology and quality of care. Through innovative clinical, research, business and operational solutions, facilitated by integrated technology systems, we improve the financial health of our customers and help them provide quality care for patients. For more information, visit .

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McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to making the business of healthcare run better. We partner with payers, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. McKesson helps its customers improve their financial, operational, and clinical performance with solutions that include pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management, healthcare information technology, and business and clinical services. For more information, visit .

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