Electronic Health Record
PMG Technology Solutions offers two comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) solutions that are integrated into the Santa Cruz Health Information Exchange and supported by local health care technology experts. The key difference between the terms EMR and EHR; An EMR exists within a practice focused on data inside the practice, wheras an EHR is an EMR that is connected to electronically share clinical information between providers and facilities outside the practice.
Elysium EMR and McKesson Practice Partner EMR are certified medical record software packages that are key components of your e-practice solution. Both provide the technical foundation necessary to enable you to achieve Meaningful Use. Practice Partner EMR is in use by more than 8,500 physicians in the United States and 40 in Santa Cruz County. Elysium EMR is used by more than 25,000 physicians in the United States and more than 350 in Santa Cruz County.
PMG Technology Solutions also supports practices that have selected a certified EMR by connecting them into the Santa Cruz Health Information Exchange. We offer the same range of services to support the entire lifecycle of your e-practice. This includes hardware and software aquisition and integration, network security, onsite and remote monitoring and support, helpdesk and training.
EMR Comparison Matrix
| Feature | Practice Partner EMR | Elysium EMR | A Certified EMR |
| eRx | Y | Y+ | ___ |
| Extensive Customizable Templates | Y+ | Limited | ___ |
| Time to Go-Live | 90 days | 30 days | ___ |
| Billing – Scheduling Interface | Y+ | N | ___ |