Candidate Corner

EMRs as a Recruiting Incentive

An article in the April issue of Hospitals & Health Networks, the magazine of the American Hospital Association, notes that some hospitals are using electronic medical records (EMRs) as a key selling point to physician candidates. The article cites Merritt Hawkins & Associates’ Senior Vice President of Business Development, Kurt Mosley, and describes how EMRs and other technologies can help physicians perform their jobs more effectively and also enhance their lifestyles. You can read the full article by clicking here.

We’d like to hear your thoughts regarding EMRs and physician recruitment. As a physician, do you view EMRs and similar technology as important factors in your decision to accept or reject an offered position? Are you more likely to accept a position at a practice or facility with advanced technologies like EMRs? How do EMRs affect your work and lifestyle? Please share your thoughts with us by posting your comments below.