How Are EHR Contracts Getting More Difficult?

EHR contracts contain an increasing array of complicating structures and dense terms that offer fewer and fewer commitments to your practice.  The problematic terms include:

• Broad disclaimers further distance EHR vendors from any responsibility or liability that may result from the use of their products regardless of the cause:
  • Many contracts offer no warranties and sell the products “as is.”  Thereby, they have no obligation to fix problems or maintain product relevancy.  For example, a disclaimer that the product is offered with no representation of fitness for any specific purpose provides little to compel a vendor to address an issue or problem.
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