Various chiropractors may not initially jump on the bandwagon of EHR use. The advances of technology may seem too complicated and some may think these devices will cause more problems than solutions.

However, the technology of today allows chiropractors and many other professionals to save precious time during their workday. Most offices today have some sort of practice management software built in. A chiropractor could potentially improve his or her workflow by implementing EHR software.

Technology has actually been a strong partner within the world of chiropractic. According to an article by Dr. Kevin Wong from Chiropractic Economics, when B.J. Palmer introduced the X-ray machine in the 1900s, doctors could view a patient's skeletal system for the first time. As X-ray technology progressed and digital devices have been implemented, images became higher-quality and the amount of radiation patients are exposed to has decreased.

Another interesting device that can be found in a chiropractor's office is the weight-bearing digital foot scanner. Advancing from the days of patients using both feet to stand on such a scanner, the foot scanner of today actually works while a patient is moving on one foot. By displaying a color spectrum, the digital foot scanner displays the amount of arch support within each foot, Wong writes. Arch flattening or over-pronation are just some of the issues this device can discover.

Just as progress has turned a rotary-dial telephone into a smartphone, a chiropractic office with a simple ledger book can now have electronic health records software and even tablets to take exam notes. Along with this, the progress within mobile phones and apps has allowed doctors to handle office administration and patient care on-the-go.

When looking to implement EHR in a chiropractic office, adopting web-based medical software will bring the benefits of online access and immediate installation. Moving away from older ways of running an office and embracing novel technology will improve a chiropractor's workflow.