Choosing a new EHR is rarely just a technology decision. It affects provider efficiency, staff workflows, billing performance, and patient experience every day.
Most dermatology practices begin the process the same way: scheduling demos and comparing feature lists.
But the practices that end up satisfied with their decision usually take a different approach.
They evaluate workflows, not just software.
EHR vendors typically demonstrate optimized scenarios. Documentation flows smoothly. Navigation looks simple. Every workflow appears efficient.
What isn’t visible during a demo is how the system performs during a full clinic day.
After implementation, practices often discover:
These issues rarely appear during early evaluations. They appear months later.
Dermatology workflows are highly visual and procedure-driven. Small inefficiencies compound quickly across high patient volumes.
A system that works well for general medicine may struggle with:
Evaluating whether a platform truly supports dermatology requires asking the right operational questions, not just reviewing features.
During vendor comparisons, teams often focus on:
But long-term success usually depends on factors that receive less attention:
These elements directly impact adoption and long-term satisfaction.
Many practices now use standardized evaluation tools to compare vendors side-by-side during demos.
To support this process, we created a Vendor Evaluation Checklist for Dermatology Practices designed specifically for EHR and practice management selection.
The checklist helps teams evaluate:
Instead of relying on memory after multiple demos, practices can score vendors consistently using the same criteria.
→ Download the Dermatology Vendor Evaluation Checklist
The most effective approach is to bring structured questions into every vendor conversation.
Use the checklist to:
Many practices find that seeing workflows completed in real time reveals more than feature presentations alone.
Switching EHR systems is a major investment of time and resources. Taking a structured approach early in the evaluation process reduces surprises later.
If your practice is actively exploring new platforms, using a consistent evaluation framework can help ensure the system you choose supports both clinical care and operational growth.
Download the Vendor Evaluation Checklist for Dermatology Practices to guide your evaluation process.