Many chiropractors feel the urgency of implementing EHR technology, as the government places upcoming deadlines for reaching meaningful use.

However, in order to purchase the appropriate software and make the office more efficient, it is better to take one's time before making a final decision, according to Claude Cote's article in The American Chiropractor. Rushing into buying new software will inhibit one from considering all aspects of their workplace and which software could improve workflow and save time.

There are many aspects to upgrading a chiropractic office. Electronic health records, billing software, electronic medical scheduling systems and a digital system for taking medical notes are some of the parts to consider when renovating a medical practice. However, one does not need to incorporate all of this software at the same time. It is more practical to implement software one at a time at a steady pace.

Every chiropractic office is different. Some practices have only one chiropractor while others have several. The techniques and organization systems in one office may be different from another. Software products must accommodate for these differences.

Many vendors provide online demos and such demos should be a part of the decision process when it comes to purchasing EHR software. Another option is to visit a medical provider who is already implementing chiropractic EHR software, Cote writes.

Due to extreme competition between EHR vendors, many are providing a free trial period for medical providers. A chiropractor can take advantage of this as it allows one to see whether a particular software product fits well with his or her office.

Web-based medical software is also useful for easing chiropractic workflow and this aspect should also be considered before deciding on an EHR software product.