The long awaited and hyped availability of the Apple's iPad is sure to raise eyebrows of those moving from paper based to of Electronic Medical Records. Although it does not run on a open system, the iPad may have doctors considering giving up comfort for style.
Ideally, a EMR solution served up on a ASP model and being delivered to the physician on the slick iPad device seems like one sexy solution. But those who elect this solution to EMR adoption may have to consider if they want to be all in with team Apple. Consider:
Currently, the EMR system has to run quickly on Apple's proprietary OS and wireless carrier. What if a EMR system is designed on a not-so-Apple-user friendly platrorm? Many EMR systems offer Flash generated video clips and links for information and education. Flash will not play ball with Apple. 75% of all web videos use flash. Also, your options for web browsers boils down to one: Safari.
What if Dr. iPad decides to migrate to non-Apple options in the future? You can't take your locally stored information with you. And, developing new EMR applications to run on your new iPad will be as simple as...breaking into Fort Knox.
Will the iPad generate enough curb appeal to convince docs to go all in with the new device? Or will physicians be charmed by a platfrom that does not play well with others? The answer at this writing seems to be a crystal clear 50-50.
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